25 Different Types of Berries- Why You Should Be Eating - 13. Gooseberry

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Hello my name is Gooseberry

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#Taste: acidic, sour, sweet
#The taste of the my fruit depends on the variety, some of them sweet and others more tart. Similarly, when it comes to color - some varieties give green fruit, others red.
#My fruit was already known in folk medicine as a product supporting the proper functioning of the body.

These are the following properties of me:

  • has a laxative effect - beneficial in defecation problems,
  • has a diuretic effect - consumption of such products is recommended for people with urinary tract ailments,
  • supports the production of bile - recommended for people with gallbladder and liver diseases,
  • promotes proper vision - the ingredients contained in gooseberries, which are described in more detail later in this article, support the functioning of the organ of vision,
  • improves digestion and prevents flatulence,
  • supports the work of the nervous system,
  • beneficial for people on reduction diets - it is low in calories, provides fiber, and additionally has a low glycemic index,
  • has anti-inflammatory properties.

Gooseberry - what does my fruit contain?

#Many vitamin C , vitamin B6 , vitamin A and vitamin E as well as folic acid, niacin , thiamine riboflavin.
#I am also rich in minerals such as: potassium , phosphorus , calcium , magnesium , sodium, iron. In addition, gooseberries also contain lutein, pectins, organic acids, fats, proteins, carbohydrates.