The mere utterance of the word "raspberry" causes a person to have pleasant emotions connected with tenderness, sweetness and pleasure. It is always mentioned in Russian folk tales and song folklore. And the famous raspberry jam probably is in every house. Apparently, everyone knows that this is an excellent homeopathic remedy for flu, sore throats and colds.
Collecting wild raspberries ("go to the forest for raspberries") is known since ancient times and has not lost its relevance even today, although people started cultivating it in the gardens in the 3rd century BC. Nevertheless, the forest berry, although less garden, but more fragrant and fresh, and jam. Of course, the benefit of fresh raspberries, just collected, is incomparable even with the berry, bought in the market, from good-natured village grandmothers.
The place of origin of raspberries is for some reason considered Asia, although even in the pamphlets of Patagonia, the wild raspberries of the Mapuche tribe are used in their kitchen from time immemorial ...
The benefits of raspberries and its medicinal properties
Popularity in the world is connected not only with its excellent taste qualities, but also with outstanding useful properties of raspberries, which have been used in folk medicine since ancient times.
What are these properties? In addition to the above-mentioned healing properties of raspberries for colds, (the berry, due to the salicylic acid contained in it, knocks down the temperature), it has antitoxic and hemostatic effect. The high content of copper contributes to the fight against depression. Regular use of raspberries improves skin color, immunity, tones muscles.
Few people know about the beneficial properties of raspberry leaves. Decoction of leaves is widely used in folk medicine for colds, intestinal disorders, has a haemostatic property. Raspberry leaves are harvested at the end of May, dried in the shade and stored in paper bags.
Berry raspberries - good and bad
In addition to the beneficial properties of raspberries, we will not forget about harm. Among the contraindications it should be noted that raspberries can harm people suffering from gout and various renal ailments. Due to the fact that the berry strongly lowers the pressure, it is not recommended for hypotension. It is especially worth noting that this berry can cause a strong allergic reaction. So its quantity of its use should be purely individual.
Of course, that is most useful fresh ripe raspberries. But her season is limited. In addition, this tender berry is very poor in transport. What to do? Perhaps, the benefit of frozen raspberries is that we can enjoy it all year round. An ordinary freezer is suitable for this. According to experts of the food industry, with quick freezing it is possible to preserve not only the appearance and taste of berries, but also the majority of its beneficial properties. It is not recommended to freeze again after defrosting - this you will damage the appearance of the berries, and its quality.
The amount of calories in raspberries
Let's talk about the number of calories in raspberries. The energy value is only 42 kcal, mainly due to carbohydrates. Raspberry can be the basis for an unloading diet that will not only allow you to enjoy the taste of your favorite berries, but also to remove toxins and toxins from the body. Well, the bonus for you is minus 4-5 extra pounds.
As an example, we can cite one unloading diet, calculated for 3 days.
1 day:
- breakfast - curd fat-free (120 grams) a glass of curdled milk and 1 glass of raspberries;
- second breakfast - a glass of raspberry jelly;
- lunch - chicken breast or a piece of rabbit (100 grams) with green salad (cucumbers, arugula, dill), 100 grams of raspberry juice;
- Dinner - a glass of not cold yogurt with a glass of raspberries.
Day 2:
- breakfast - a glass of raspberries and a glass of kefir;
- second tomorrow - half a glass of raspberries and unsweetened cracker, green tea ;
- lunch - fish (cod) fried in olive oil with pumpkin puree (on water!), with dill, raspberry juice;
- dinner - a glass of raspberry, green tea.
Day 3:
- breakfast - a glass of raspberries and a glass of ryazhenka or a butter dish;
- second breakfast - half a glass of raspberries;
- dinner - a slice of young boiled beef (120 grams) with green salad (cucumbers, arugula, croutons, dill) dressed with olive oil;
- dinner - a glass of raspberries with tea and cracker.
After this diet, you will feel a surge of strength and, of course, pleasure from losing weight!