Benefits of Golden Berries: Golden berries, also known as Rasbhari, Physalis peruviana and Cape gooseberries, are one of the most beneficial yet the most understated fruits to create and maintain high standards of health and overall wellness.
Nutrient Powerhouse Profile
One cup (approximately 140g) of golden berries delivers 15 percent of daily vitamin C along with substantial quantities of Vitamin A, K and B vitamins. They are also an excellent source of fibre, phosphorus, iron and calcium while being in calories at just 74 per serving.
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Golden berries are also power-packed with carotenoids, flavonoids and polyphenols. This makes them a great choice to combat oxidative stress.
Benefits of Golden Berries: Boosts Immunity and Fights Inflammation
Golden Berries are highly effective to supercharge the immune system via vitamin C. This helps in enhancing the production of white blood cells in the body while improving collagen synthesis for tissue repair.
Polyphenols in golden berries inhibit inflammatory markers, potentially easing autoimmune issues and arthritis. Withanolides, a natural steroid, in golden berries prevent chronic inflammation associate with heart disease.
Fosters Strong Joints And Bones
Golden berries are packed with calcium and phosphorus that improve the resilience and strength of the body’s hard connective tissues. They reduce the onset of debilitating health conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, fractures and joint injuries by helping maintain increased bone density and motion range of the joints.
Enhances Eye Health
Golden berries are rich in vitamin A as well as carotenoid antioxidants (zeaxanthin and lutein). These beneficial compounds help in protecting organelles of cornea, retina, optic nerve and eye lens from the detrimental effects of free radicals and pathogens to improve eyesight.
How To Consume Golden Berries?
You can make a tropical fruit salad with golden berries or whip up a golden berry salsa. You can even make your own golden berry granola bars, prepare barbecued chicken with golden berry sauce or bake golden berry and raspberry muffins.
You can even directly consume them by peeling the husk and eating them. You can even add them to chutneys or smoothies. You can even use dry golden berries dry for snacks or infuse in herbal teas. Alternatively, you can even pair them with yogurt for raita or blend into amla-golden berry juice for a vitamin C bomb.
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