7 Benefits of Raspberries--Eat Up!

I like raspberries so I was happy to see they have many benefits such as:

1. They are low in sugar and high in Vitamin C.
2. They contain Maganese which protects against bone demineralization.
3. They contain Omega-3 fatty acids which fight inflammation, increase calcium absorption and help to maintain bone density.
4. They contain anthocyanins (flavonoids) that help improve brain function.
 Because they contain ellagic acid:
5. They promote neurological health.
6. They help to prevent cancer--it can actually kill cancer cells!
7. They prevent wrinkles and inflammation associated with too much sun exposure.

When I was a kid, the neighbors behind our garage had a raspberry bush and they would come through the fence.  I remember eating those and liking them.  We will definitely be including raspberries on my shopping list.  How about you?

Source:  "Build Your Bones With This Berry Delicious Summer Treat" by Vivian Goldschmidt, M.A.

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