Amazing Benefits of Mulberries
Have you ever placed a handful of mulberries in your mouth
when you were a kid? I remember I did. I guess you weren’t aware of the
numerous benefits of mulberries provide. It was just so tasty, wasn’t it? This
small fruit is not only delicious but has multiple benefits. Also called ‘Shabdkosh’ in Hindi, this
marvelous fruit has so many health benefits as well. Read to know more.
What are Mulberries?
Mulberry is a berry that comes from a tree called Morus
Alba. Mulberry trees can grow up to 10 feet per year and reach full maturity at
30 feet. The leaves, which are the favorite food of silkworms, fall off in
winter and grow back the following season. Mulberries ripen over a few months
and fully mature in May. The structure of the mulberries is very similar to
that of the blackberry. They taste similar to a grapefruit. They are sweet and
can be eaten in the dry form.
Benefits of Mulberries
1.
Improve Digestion
A boon for your stomach! Mulberries can relieve your
constipation and are also excellent way to lose weight. They contain a good
amount of dietary fiber. Mulberries help you in relieving constipation,
bloating and stomach cramps.
2.
Lower Cholesterol
Mulberries can help you lower the levels of your bad
cholesterol in your body, which in turn help you in preventing cardiovascular
problems.
3.
Controls Blood Sugar Levels
White mulberries in particular, help you in checking the
sugar levels of your body. Certain chemicals present in the white mulberries
are used to treat type 2 diabetes. The compounds in the white mulberries keep
check on the sugar levels of the body at an optimum range by slowly breaking
down sugars in the gut and allowing them to be absorbed slowly in the blood.
4.
Reduce Cancer Risk
Protect yourself from cancer by munching on some mulberries. They are rich in
antioxidants and phytonutrients that help in stopping the growth and spread of
tumor cells and protect you from cancer.
Mulberries are full of anthocyanins that help in keeping cancers cells
at bay.
5.
Improve Blood Circulation
Mulberries help you in the blood flow through the body,
control blood pressure and clean the blood. The antioxidants present in the
mulberry help in improving the function of the blood vessels by keeping them
supple and dilated. They also increase the production of RBC (Red Blood Cells)
as they are rich in iron.
6.
Cure Anemia
Mulberries are rich in iron and are great for curing anemia.
Not only they help in curing anemia but also cure the symptoms of anemia such
as fatigue and dizziness.
7.
Better Heart Health
The antioxidants and flavonoid content of mulberries
facilitate hearth health. They help in maintaining good flow of the blood,
which keeps the heart healthy and prevents you from having a heart attack and
strokes. They are also rich in polyphenols which are considered good for the
heart
.
8.
Good Vision
Just like carrots, mulberries are good for the eyes. They
improve your vision and protect your eyes from free radicals that are the cause
of retinal degeneration and loss in eye sight.
Mulberries contain zeaxanthin, which helps in reducing oxidative stress
in the cells that form your eyes.
9.
Promotes Brain Health
Researchers suggest that mulberries age-proof the brain,
keeping it active, young and alert. They also provide the calcium needed keeping
it health and hale. Mulberries can be used to keep Alzheimer’s at bay too.
10.
Improve Liver Health
Mulberries can be used to make blood tonic because when it
is consumed, they nourish and purify the blood in the liver. They have the
ability to strengthen the liver because it contains iron.
Well mulberries are something, aren’t they? Do you feel like
getting some and eating it? Don’t stop because they are so tasty and beneficial
for your health. Go on, get some mulberries today
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