Blackberries are small, powerful fruits. They have been used to treat fever and intestinal problems for more than 2,000 years.
These fruits are packed with antioxidants, vitamin C and vitamin K. They also contain a very important mineral that can help against certain diseases and ageing (you will read more about this below).
Facts about blackberries
* With blackberries, the big ones are the sweetest and tastiest.
* Blackberries consist of 20 to 50 seeds attached to each other.
* The blackberry is related to the raspberry.
* The Greeks, Romans and native peoples of the Americas saw blackberries as a medicinal fruit.
* The leaves of the blackberry plant can be made into tea.
* Blackberries are in season from July to September.
The benefits of blackberries
Below, we have listed the major benefits of blackberries for you. At point 8 you can read how blackberries can affect your weight.
1. Good source of vitamin C
Blackberries are rich in vitamin C. This vitamin is important for, among other things:
Your immune system
Healthy, strong and even skin
Healthy cartilage
The healing of wounds
Healthy blood pressure
Preventing heart disease
Protecting your cells
Absorbing non-heme iron (iron from plant foods)