Delicious Blackberry Fruit
Blackberries are an edible fruit produced by many species of the genus Rubus in the family Rosaceae with a widespread of 375 species which are closely related apomictic microspecies native through Europe grown in the wild or domesticated shrubs grown for edible fruit. Antioxidants found in blackberry fruit may help reduce the risks associated with many diseases including heart disease. A diet rich in antioxidants scavenge free radicals from body cells and prevent or reduce cellular damage caused by oxidation. The blackberry fruit known as bramble or bramble berry has been valued since ancient times for both culinary and medicinal properties. Blackberries grown throughout the world have retained their popularity in many different cultures often used as a food safe food product with other potential medicinal uses suggested for blackberry properties available in capsules, extracts, powders, freshly ground, and juiced. Eclectic blackberry supplement is a raw freeze dried Non-GMO capsule of 460 mg nutrient dense and anthocyanin-rich harvested at the peak of potency, sold as a 90-capsule dietary supplement.
At Eclectic Institute everything starts with fresh herbs that freeze dried ingredients to preserve nutrients, vitamins, and phytochemicals in the same balance found in nature. Thanks to antioxidant properties blackberry fruit supports brain function, and boosts cognition and memory helping to reduce age related diseases including Alzheimer’s and dementia. “The health benefits of blackberry fruit hail from the abundance of phenolic compounds, mainly anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant which is responsible for the fruit’s dark hue and ellagic acid which helps prevent inflammation cellular deterioration.” HerbaZest. Jungle Powder Blackberry for smoothies packed with nutrients using freeze drying technology preserving all the nutrients and natural flavor of blackberry fruit. Easy to use blackberry powder mixes easily into any recipe, smoothie shake, cake, or porridge. Adding only one tablespoon of blackberry fruit powder concentrate boosts your dish with nutrients and a vibrant color of bluish hue. Blackberry fruit is rich in dietary fiber and manganese, an essential mineral that helps with the formation of bone and connective tissue including blood clotting and the functioning of the endocrine system.
Manganese plays a role in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, calcium absorption, and blood sugar regulation. Magenease is also necessary for nerve and brain function. “One cup of raw blackberry fruit is 62 calories, 1 gram of fat, and only 14 carbs, 2 grams of protein, 7.43 grams of fiber, 41.76 mg calcium, 0.89 mg iron, 28.8 mg magnesium, 31.68 mg Phosphorus, 233.28 mg potassium, 1.44 mg sodium, 0.76 mg zinc, 0.24 mg copper, 0.93 mg manganese, 0.58 mg selenium, 308.16 IU Vitamin A, 184.32 mcg Carotene beta, 168 mg Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), 169.92 mcg Lutein zeaxanthin, 32.24 mg Vitamin C, 0.03 mg Thiamin. 0.93 mg of Niacin, 0.4 mg of Pantothenic acid, 0.04 mg of Vitamin B-6, 36 mcg of Folate, 28.51 mcg of Vitamin K ( phylloquinone), 35 mcg of Folate DEF, 0.07 g Fatty acids total monounsaturated, 0.4 g total polyunsaturated fatty acids.” University of ROCHESTER Medical Center. Blackberry fruit is surprisingly nutritious and packed full of vitamins and minerals. Fresh blackberries ripen on the vine in July through August each year readily available in most supermarkets and online.
An ambitious gardener can plant blackberry fruit shrubs ideal for growing organically in the spring. Each plant can produce 10-20 pounds of raw blackberry fruit that can be made into sugar-free blackberry jams, jellies, Blackberry fruit Crostata with Almond Crust, Sugar-free Blackberry sauce used to top yogurts eaten as a delicious low-calorie treat.
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Patricia Lynn
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