Health & Fitness  Benefits of Blackberry

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Health benefits of Blackberry Health & Fitness juice include better digestive health, strengthened immune defense, healthy functioning of heart.  

Blackberry juice is a delicious and versatile fruit, belonging to the Rubus genus in the Rosaceae family which also includes raspberry and dewberry. Native to the Northern temperate areas of the globe, blackberry has been honored as the official fruit of the state of Alabama and is found copiously in North America and Pacific coast. Ancient cultures perceived blackberry plant as a weed or a wild plant yet its medicinal history spans back to more than 2000 years. History reveals the traditional usage of blackberry fruit, leaf, bark and roots by the Romans and Greeks for healing numerous health conditions ranging from a mild infection to venomous bites. In fact, during the 18th century the Greek cure of using blackberry for treating gout was so influential in Europe that it was famously known as the ‘gout berry’. Recent scientific evidences have contributed extensively in unearthing the therapeutic potential of blackberries and its worldwide consumption.

The Blackberry plant has a biennial erect or partially erect stem with sharp spikes and dark green leaves with clusters of pinkish-white blossoms. It yields purple black aggregate fruit which comprises of multiple smaller fleshy segments or drupelets.

Nutritional Value of Blackberry Health & Fitness Juice

Blackberries are tasty and nutrient dense fruit which stores a fine range of nourishing components. Vitamins provided by blackberries include vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6, folate, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) and vitamin K (phylloquinone). Mineral wealth of blackberries include calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium and zinc. Blackberries are also a good source of amino acids and essential dietary fiber without offering any harmful fats.

Health Benefits of Blackberry

Benefits of Blackberry which provides respite in various health conditions have been discussed as under:

1. Antioxidant potential: Blackberry contain a profuse amount of powerful antioxidant which protects the body in multiple ways. Components such as phenolic acids, flavonoids and flavonols particularly anthocyanosides present in blackberries work against the harmful oxygen free molecules and counteract their action.

2. Improved digestive health: Blackberry are a source of both insoluble and soluble fiber essential for the optimum functioning of digestive system. Insoluble fiber in blackberries encourages easy and better absorption of water in the large intestine and adds bulk to the stools. 

3. Immunity booster: Blackberries help in improving the immune system of the body attributing to the presence of phytoestrogens, vitamins and minerals. 

4. Aids in weight management: Owing to very low amounts of sugar, blackberries assist in healthy weight management. Effective cleaning of the bowels owing to the fiber content in blackberries and very few amounts of calories makes it an excellent snack during the weight loss attempts.

5. Healthy bones: Blackberry contains vital minerals such as magnesium and calcium which are essential for maintain healthy bones. Calcium strengthens the bones and magnesium content in the blackberries facilitates the absorption of calcium and potassium in the body. In addition to this, phosphorus mineral present in blackberries aids in regulation of calcium and assists in building strong bones and contributes in proper cellular functioning.

6. Skin care: Blackberry can serve you as a delicious aid in maintaining beautiful skin. It is packed with multiple skin friendly nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin E and other potent antioxidants. 

TESTIMONIALS

"Thank you for your wonderful products. My favorite are iJuice Peach, Banana, Blackberry, Strawberry and pH Miracle Greens, Puriphy, pHour Salts capsules and D3. I take them every day for three years and also sit my sauna almost every evening before bed. I eat clean and only organic and I feel great. Thank you for your teaching and education." -- Maria N.

"I love blackberries and always buy them when they are available, but I really love the idea to have iJuice Blackberry powder at home so I can use it in my cooking, juices and smoothies. Thank you." -- Irina M.

"I’ve been making my breakfast smoothie daily for years. I started adding a teaspoon of iJuice blackberry juice powder to my smoothie. Taste delicious!" -- Nick J.

"I like adding fruit powders into my morning oatmeal to give it an extra flavor boost. I tried iJuice Blackberry, Strawberry and Raspberry and I love it. The colors and taste are great.  I'm sure this would be great as an addition to baking recipes for both color and flavor." -- Fay T.

"This is a delicious blackberry powder. It is super fine and easy to blend into chocolate and smoothies. The flavor is so nice. It tastes very natural with no added sugar, it is just organic blackberry powder. It looks great when you add it to frosting and gives it a nice gently pink hue. It's hard not to just eat it right out of the bag. Love it." -- Victoria S.