Blackcurrant

 

Juicy Trivia

Like most berries blackcurrants contain a wealth of bioflavonoids and anthocyanidins, which are some of the most powerful anti-oxidants know to mankind. But don't worry about these scientific terms, its enough to know they are really important for helping to protect the body and keep you in tip top health.

Juice or smoothie?

We would always recommend to use these in a smoothie, although they do make an amazing juice, but unless you're Tamara Eccleston you probably wont enjoy the drink as is will of cost a small fortune to create!

Juicy Benefits

The bioflavonoids found in these little super berries can protect blood vessels and capillaries from oxidative damage and also help strengthen connective tissue in the body, which naturally weakens with the ageing process.  

Blackcurrants are one of the best sources of Vitamin C which is essential in fighting infections and breaking down mucus, so these little berries are excellent for winter colds and generally helping to boost the immune system.

They are also anti-bacterial and can be very useful in tackling bouts of diarrhea caused by foreign bacteria, as they help to neutralise such 'unfriendly' bacteria. 

Due to the high concentration of Vitamin C, these berries are also highly recommended for treating hemorrhoids as Vitamin c strengthens blood vessels while loosening stools.

Vitamins, minerals and extras

  • They are one of the finest sources of Vitamin C, beta-carotine
  • Potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous

References
Pinnock, Dale, 2011, Medical Cookery, Right Way, London.
Jensen, Bernard.Dr, 2000, Juicing Therapy, Keats Publishing, Illinois.
Meyerowitz, Steve, 2000, Power Juices Super Drinks, Kensington Books, New York.
www.enwikipedia.org
www.juicebenefits.net
www.healthalternatives2000.com/

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