Blackberries are one of the sweetest fruits of the summer and except that they are delicious, their consumption is beneficial for the good health of our body. Blackberries contain vitamins A and C to protect us from heart disease while helping to absorb iron from the body by reducing the risk of anemia.
They also have a high fiber content that helps in the proper functioning of the intestine and in the reduction of cholesterol while being rich in tannins, a substance that helps good skin health and wound healing.
Also a handful of blackberries give us almost half of the daily amount of magnesium that our body needs to take, which helps in bone structure.
Finally, blackberries contain folic acid and antioxidant properties, which play an important role in cell health.
The fruits of blackberries are eaten mainly raw ,but because of their flavor and aroma they are also used in the production of liqueurs, syrups, jams, wine, and also as a flavor for vinegar. On the other hand, its essential oil is even added to shampoos and bath cosmetics.
Αttention is needed from people with gastrointestinal problems and stomach ulcer, which should not consume large amounts of blackberries.
