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What is the haskap berry all about?
Well, what is that? Anyone who sees the Haskap berry for the first time will certainly look puzzled, because the berries seem a bit unusual. In terms of colour, they are reminiscent of our local blueberries, but with their elongated, cylindrical shape and velvety fur reminiscent of frost, the Haskap berries, which originally come from Siberia, are really unique. The Schupfnudel-shaped berries are now also grown in Germany, which is good for the ecological footprint, as long transport routes are no longer necessary. Like so many exotic foods that are still unknown to the German market, haskap berries are being touted as a new superfood. Although the elongated berries are not a miracle cure, their rich healthy nutrients can contribute ideally to a balanced diet.
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E
- Requirements
- Magnesium
- calcium
- Phosphor
4 reasons for the healthy Haskap berry
1. Healthy vessels thanks to antioxidants
The berries from Siberia are rich in flavonoids. These vegetable dyes make the haskap berries so beautifully blue. One of these pigments in the haskap berry is the anthocyanin. It has antioxidant effects and helps fight off free radicals. Such highly reactive free oxygen compounds cause cell damage in our body. Antioxidants can inhibit such negative effects. An anti-inflammatory and vasoprotective effect of flavonoids such as anthocyanins is also assumed. Studies on this are still being carried out. Another antioxidant in the delicious berries from Siberia is vitamin E. Among other things, it inhibits inflammatory reactions in the vessels and works against hardening of the arteries.
2. Strong immune system thanks to vitamin C
Haskap berries are rich in vitamin C. Depending on the growing area and processing, the berries contain between 30 and 180 milligrams of vitamin C per 100 grams. For comparison: Lemons have an average of 53 milligrams of the important vitamin per 100 grams. Vitamin C is probably the most important vitamin for a resilient and healthy immune system. Since our bodies cannot produce the vitamin themselves, we have to contribute to keeping our immune system strong with a balanced diet. The daily requirement of vitamin C is around 100 milligrams, a handful of milligrams less for women and a little more for men. With Haskap berries as part of a healthy diet, you make a good contribution to a normal and well-fortified immune system.
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3. Healthy bones thanks to magnesium and calcium
As minerals, magnesium and calcium play important roles in maintaining strong and stable bones, maintaining healthy skeletal muscles and helping to prevent muscle cramps. Both substances are found in abundance in the Haskap berry. If you have osteoporosis and you have to pay special attention to a calcium-rich diet, haskap berries can make a good contribution to bone health as part of a healthy diet.
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4. Supports healthy skin function
Haskap berries contain vitamin A. It is particularly important for the normal functioning of our skin and stimulates collagen production, for example. With a sufficient supply of vitamin A through a balanced diet, skin imperfections can be repaired. The vitamin A from the Haskap berries also stimulates cell renewal in our skin cells. Minor skin damage caused by free radicals is repaired quickly, the skin appears more youthful and healthier. Vitamins such as vitamin A are essential for a strong skin protection barrier.
