Berries: Vitamins and Minerals

One cup of strawberries includes over 100mg ofhelicobacter pylori bacterium, which is the
vitamin C; we need vitamin C for immune systembacterium responsible for gastric, duodenal and
function and for strong connective tissue. Inpeptic ulcers as well as gastric cancer. The
addition to vitamin C, strawberries also provide anflavenoid content of cranberries, including
excellent source of vitamin K and manganese, asanthocyanins, proanthocyanins, and flavonols,
well as folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5,make cranberries a key cancer fighter.
vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, calcium, andRaspberries also offer vitamin C, folate, iron and
omega-3 fatty acids. Strawberries also containpotassium. Raspberries also provide high amounts
significant levels of phytonutrients andof insoluble fiber as well as respectable amounts
antioxidants, which fight free radicals.of the soluble fiber pectin, which helps limit
Blueberries contain 14 mg of Vitamin C and 0.8cholesterol levels. Raspberries are also a good
mg Vitamin E per 1 cup of blueberries. Blueberriessource of ellagic acid and other cancer-fighting
have also found to contain lots of minerals,antioxidants.
phytochemicals and resveratrol, another potentialGooseberry is wonderful fruit for skin; it helps
anti-cancer agent. Blueberries are one of thewith all skin related problems. It also works as a
richest sources of antioxidants that arebrain tonic and increases alertness and memory.
responsible in part for keeping us healthily andGooseberry has a higher concentration of Vitamin
young.C, about 600 mg per cup. Gooseberry also high in
Cherries are a potential treatment for diabetespotassium, magnesium, vitamin A and calcium.
that may lower blood sugar levels. Cherries redGooseberry helps with liver disorders, anemia,
pigment is called anthocyanins, this pigment hasurinary problems, respiratory problems and
been shown to remove pain and inflammation.cardiovascular problems.
Cherries are also a powerful antioxidant andBlackberries are a good low fat source of vitamin
contain a high level of melatonin. Melatonin is aE and it helps to fight infection. It also contains
stuff that is essential in the immune systemsalcylate, which is thought to lower the chance of
function. Cherries may help prevent cancer inheart risk. It also contains vitamin C, phenolic acids
organs and glands with epithelial tissue due to itsand folate. Other berries, such as loganberries,
high level of vitamin A.currants, lingonberries and bilberries are also rich in
Cranberries help avoid urinary tract infections;taste and vitamins. Everything about natural
they also help maintain heart health. Tannins foundvitamins and minerals are at Vitamins and Minerals
in cranberries may help to prevent the adhesionBlog.
of bacteria in the stomach, including the