Raspberries are a delicious and nutritious fruit that can be eaten on its own or used in various dishes. Let's take a look at the different ways to enjoy raspberries.
Benefits and Effects of Raspberries
1. Brain Health and Cognitive Function
Raspberries have antioxidant properties that can protect the brain from damage caused by free radicals. They also improve blood and oxygen supply to the brain, promoting brain health and cognitive function.
2. Beauty and Skin Care
The flavonoids in raspberries have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as skin rejuvenating properties. They improve blood circulation, enhance the elasticity of blood vessels in the skin, and promote cell regeneration, resulting in a more youthful appearance.
Nutritional Value of Raspberries
Raspberries are rich in organic acids, sugars, and nutrients such as vitamins A and C, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and fiber. They also contain triterpenes, raspberry acid, tannic acid, and β-sitosterol. In every 100 grams of raspberries, there is 87% water, 0.9 grams of protein, 4.7 grams of fiber, and 209.3 kilojoules of energy.
Raspberries can effectively alleviate cardiovascular diseases, such as angina, but may sometimes cause mild diarrhea. They are known as the "golden fruit" due to their sweet and sour taste. Raspberries contain abundant salicylic acid and phenolic compounds. Salicylic acid is known as "natural aspirin" and is widely used for pain relief, fever reduction, and anti-blood clotting. Regular consumption of raspberries can protect the heart and prevent cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, and rupture of blood vessels in the brain and heart.
Methods of Eating Raspberries
1. Raspberry Porridge
Ingredients: Glutinous rice, raspberries, honey
Instructions: Wash the glutinous rice and soak it in cold water for half an hour. Remove and drain. Wash the raspberries and wrap them in a clean cloth. Tie the cloth tightly. In a pot, bring cold water and raspberries to a boil for about 15 minutes. Remove the raspberries and add the glutinous rice. Boil over high heat and then simmer until it becomes porridge. Add honey and mix well before serving.
2. Raspberry and Pig Stomach Soup
Ingredients: Ginkgo nuts (7g), shelled and roasted, raspberries (15g), pig stomach (150g), salt (1g)
Instructions: Wash the pig stomach and cut it into small pieces. Add ginkgo nuts, raspberries, and salt to the pot. Add 1500g of water and simmer for 1 hour. Remove the pig stomach and soup.
