There are few people in the world who can say that they do not like raspberries. In addition to its amazing taste, raspberries have a number of beneficial properties.
This berry is best known in the fight against colds and seasonal diseases, however, the benefits of raspberries are undeniable from other points of view.
Raspberries contain a huge amount of vitamin C. Raspberries also contain a substance that is natural aspirin. Therefore, grandmothers, knowing this property of the berry, gave tea with raspberries during a cold. Raspberries help lower fever, relieve headaches, and remove toxins.
For medicinal purposes, both leaves and branches of raspberries are used. With their help, a wonderful healing infusion is prepared. The essential oils contained in raspberries increase appetite, and fiber has a positive effect on the functioning of the intestines and the general system of the digestive system. This wild berry is also a great natural remedy for stool problems.
The pectins contained in the berry will help remove harmful toxins and substances from the body. Pectins are not destroyed after heat treatment. Freshly picked raspberries will help in the fight against unwanted centimeters and kilograms, as well as speed up the overall metabolism. Despite the sweetness of raspberries, they have a very low glycemic index and, moreover, this berry is low in calories.
Due to the special chemical composition, raspberries will help strengthen the walls of blood vessels, so if a person has heart problems, it is worth giving a few raspberries instead of drugs. In addition, this miracle berry helps to cope with atherosclerosis. Raspberries are a natural antidepressant. In stressful situations, raspberry drinks are an excellent remedy. It is also best to replace sugar with raspberries during berry season.
And in cosmetology, raspberries are used to moisturize the skin. But despite all the usefulness, raspberries have a number of contraindications for use. So, this berry should be excluded from the diet for people suffering from diabetes, allergies, gout, urolithiasis, gastritis.
For pregnant women, raspberry-based tea is highly undesirable for consumption. Due to their chemical composition, raspberries can provoke unwanted uterine contractions. In ancient times, raspberry infusions were used when they wanted to speed up labor. Also, do not give raspberries to young children. At an early age, the child's digestive system is not so strongly developed, and because of the chemical composition, raspberries can cause diarrhea in the baby.
