Blackberries are a fruit. Fruit is he althy. So blackberries have to be he althy too. Yes, this conclusion is correct. But only the list of their ingredients reveals how impressively he althy blackberries really are. On top of that. Their healing power and number of calories are also impressive.
How he althy are blackberries?
Fresh blackberries arevery he althybecause they contain many vitamins and minerals. If they are heated, they lose some of their valuable ingredients. Blackberry leaves are also edible and he althy, including as tea. Attention: Blackberries quickly mold and are harmful to he alth.
What ingredients do blackberries contain?
Blackberries contain hardly any fat or protein and only a few carbohydrates. That's why 100 grams of fresh blackberries have just under 40 calories. That's why they're rich in valuable substances:
- Fiber : approx. 40 mg/per 100 grams
- Vitamins: Provitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, various B vitamins
- Minerals: Chloride, calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, sulfur
- Trace elements: iron, fluoride, iodide, copper, manganese, zinc
What healing properties do blackberries have?
Blackberries are said to have a strongdetoxifyingeffect. They also contain natural dyes, so-calledAnthocyanins, which are considered a powerful antioxidant. Furthermore, blackberries havedehydrating,intestinal cleansingandsweating Eating blackberries:
- supports digestion
- strengthens the immune system
- protects against free radicals
- strengthens eyes, bones and nerves
How do I recognize ripe blackberries?
The harvest time for blackberries is from July to October. The fruits of a blackberry bush do not all ripen at the same time. You can recognize ripe specimens by their dark purple, almostblack coloringIn addition, ripe blackberries are veryeasy to remove from the stem Blackberries with white pearls and half-ripe fruits are ripe Illness or sun damage.
How long do blackberries stay fresh and he althy?
Blackberries should be eaten on the day of harvest because they mold quickly and are then contaminated with toxic excreta. They can be stored unwashed in the refrigerator at around 2°C for up to 7 days. Even after freezing, ripe blackberries retain many valuable ingredients.
How he althy are blackberry leaves?
Blackberry leaves are edible and can be added to salads or smoothies. You can make a tasty tea from fresh and dried leaves. The leaves are he althy primarily because of their high content oftannins. Among other things, they help with diarrhea, inflammation of the mouth and throat and swollen legs. Blackberry leaf tea is considered to have no side effects. Only pregnant women should discuss taking it with their doctor or midwife, as it promotes labor.
Tip
Blackberries from the forest can carry fox tapeworm
Blackberries grow wild in forests in Germany and are often collected during hikes. But caution is advised here. They can be contaminated with fox tapeworm eggs and cause serious illness. Only pick higher berries and wash them thoroughly.
