Published By: Nirtika Pandita

Health benefits of the summer fruit mulberry

Go grab a handful of mulberries and reap in the benefits

Sweet Indian berries, the mulberries are found in abundance across the lands of the country. A summer fruit, mulberry is a juicy elongated cute looking piece of goodness that is not only tasty but also packed with nutrients such as iron, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and calcium. A seasonal fruit, the best time to consume mulberries is during the summertime as the season enriches it with necessary nutrients best suited for the Indian body type. While they taste delicious, mulberries have great health benefits. Here are some benefits of consuming mulberries.

Aids in enhancing blood circulation

Due to the high iron content, mulberries are significant in boosting red blood cells production. This in turn helps the body to increase the oxygen distribution to tissues and organs and aiding in boosting metabolism. Also, they are rich in antioxidants important in improving the functioning of the blood vessels by dilating them, leading to the free flow of blood from the heart to the body.

Very good for digestive health

Just like other fruits, mulberries are also high in dietary fiber content which is excellent for the digestive system. The job of dietary fiber is to improve digestion, therefore, reducing the chances of constipation, and bloating. The dietary fiber bulks up the stool in the stomach, then proceeds to facilitate the food movement through the digestive tract.

Great immune system booster

Mulberries besides all the other nutrients it is also rich in vitamin C, which is important against any infection and foreign bodies. You find it in lemon and through the sun, but other than that, mulberries too are full of vitamin C. Just a single serving of mulberries and your requirement of vitamin C for the day is done. Also, they use the alkaloids present in the macrophages which boosts the immunity keeping it alert.

Good for improving the vision

A glass of mulberry juice every day will keep the eye doctor and spectacles away. Due to its high content of Vitamin A, it automatically becomes a great agent for strengthening eyesight. At the same protects the eyes from free radicals.

Other positive effects are that it promotes brain health, liver health, and heart health, prevents flu and cold, treats dry and sensitive skin, is good for hair, has anti-aging properties, Keeps blood sugar levels in check, is rich in anti-inflammatory agents, and builds bone tissue.