1, enhancing immunity
The content of vitamin C in blackberry is twice that of blueberry. Ursula arens, a British nutritionist, said that vitamin C can play a variety of important functions in the human body, helping to strengthen the immune system, maintain cardiovascular health, reduce hypertension, improve the absorption of iron in the diet and reduce the risk of anemia.
2. Help digestion
Arens said that the cellulose content in blackberries is higher than most other fruits. A handful of blackberries contains 8 grams of cellulose, which is higher than that in two cups of wheat, which helps to better meet the demand of 25 grams of cellulose per day. Cellulose is extremely important for the health of digestive tract, which helps to maintain a healthy weight and reduce high cholesterol.
Step 3 heal the wound
Blackberries are rich in tannins. Sarah wilson, chief nutritionist at Princess Grace Hospital in London, said that blackberries help tighten skin tissue, constrict blood vessels and reduce bleeding. In traditional medicine, blackberry is a kind of wound healing medicine.
Step 4 fight cancer
Arens said that blackberries are rich in antioxidant anthocyanins. Studies have found that anthocyanins can inhibit the growth of tumor cells. In addition, blackberry also contains a flavonoid called C3G, which can effectively treat skin cancer and lung cancer.
5. Eye protection
Lutein contained in blackberry can prevent the formation of retinal spots in eyes and prevent the damage of ultraviolet rays to eyes.
6. Strong bones
Blackberry is an excellent food source of trace element manganese, and a handful of blackberry can meet 50% of the daily demand for manganese. Wilson said that manganese helps the human body to form connective tissue, which is very important for strengthening bones.
7. Promote healthy cell division
Folic acid (vitamin B9) rich in blackberry plays an important role in the process of healthy cell division and growth. It is recommended that pregnant women eat more blackberries to reduce birth defects such as spina bifida in newborns.