Berries

Berries or bacca began to enter the diet of people at the dawn of the development of human civilization. In biology, multi-seeded fruits are called berries, the structure of which consists of three main parts - leathery extraparticle, as well as juicy interfruit and, in addition, a solid intraparticle that forms a seed peel. The useful properties of berries have been known to mankind since time immemorial. Among the people, berries are called the natural treasure trove of vitamins. And this is not at all surprising, given how colossal benefits berries bring to human health.

Composition of berries

It is worth emphasizing that the beneficial properties of berries are primarily due to the vitamin-mineral composition of the fruits. As a rule, vitamins are present in the chemical composition of berries, as well as macro- and microelements useful for the human body. In addition, berries in most cases contain amino acids that are indispensable for the human body. Berries are just a great natural and natural source of many useful biologically active compounds.

Importantly, berries are not only delicious and healthy, but also an affordable food product. In the period from the beginning of spring to deep late autumn, various types of berries grow and mature in the forests and swamps of our vast homeland. Hundreds of thousands of tons of berries are harvested annually in the Russian Federation. Currently, various types of berries are classified depending on several factors. For example, berries belonging to the Pink, Nightshade, Heather, and Gooseberry families are distinguished.

In addition, berries are divided into edible and inedible. Berries are also distinguished depending on the form of formation, distribution range and maturity. It is worth noting that the calorie content of berries depends primarily on the type of plant. However, as a rule, the calorie content of berries is at a fairly low level, which allows you to classify fruits as dietary foods.

Benefits of berries

People have learned the uniqueness of the benefits of berries a long time ago and for a single millennium have been actively using the knowledge gained for their own benefit. The famous raspberry berry is considered an excellent medicine for colds, blueberries help in the prevention and treatment of diseases of the visual system, and lingonberries strengthen the immune system and help with severe liver diseases. You can talk about the benefits of berries endlessly, constantly citing various useful properties of fruits as an example.

Damage to berries

However, it is worth remembering that in addition to the benefits, there is also harm from berries. True, as a rule, berries are harmed in case of uncontrolled consumption of the product in large quantities. In addition, some berries can cause allergic reactions in people suffering from individual intolerance. Perhaps it is worth paying special attention to the fact that there are inedible and even deadly poisonous varieties of berries in nature, which can lead to irreparable consequences and even to death.