Health benefits of Blackberries: Why you should eat them EVERY DAY!

Blackberries, like other berry types, are especially healthy for you. They are a popular fruit, and people all over the world love them for their sweet taste. They offer some amazing health benefits, which we are going through in this video.

First of all, blackberries are full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants but low in calories. Blackberries are high in fiber, which is essential for healthy digestion. A diet high in fiber can promote regular bowel movement and feed the good bacteria in the gut. Foods high in fiber will also help you feel full longer, so they are ideal for a weight loss diet.

Health benefits of Blackberries

Blackberries are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese.

Vitamin C is beneficial for your immune system, it protects the body from infections and diseases, and it can also help you when you have a common cold. Vitamin C is important for the formation of collagen. It also helps the body absorb iron, kill free radicals caused by oxidative stress, and cause serious illnesses.

Vitamin K is essential for bone strength and health, and it also clots blood. So if you are taking any blood-thinning medicine, contact your doctor first about your vitamin K intake. Vitamin K deficiency may lead to easy bruising and heavy bleeding, and also bone fractures.

Manganese is important for bone development and a healthy immune system. Like vitamin C, manganese also plays a role in the formation of collagen. Manganese can help reduce the risk of many diseases, and it can manage blood sugar levels.

Studies show that blackberries might reduce cancer risk, and they can also improve brain health and oral health because of their anti-inflammatory properties. Blackberries can prevent gum diseases and cavities and also reduce brain inflammation. This can slow down the cognitive issues that come with aging.

This is our Food Fundamentals series, where we talk about healthy food and nutrition and we go through basically all main food types and ingredients. We talk about fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts, grains, meat, dairy, fish, spices, and all kinds of good stuff.

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[jamesbell]

I love to put blackberries in smoothies. I didn't know that they have anti-inflammatory properties - that's amazing!

[natedye]

The blacker the berry the sweeter the juice