Fruit Breakdown: Raspberry

Anatomy:
1. They are also known by its name “Rubus”.
2. The supply of the plant is native to many regions globally, and demand for the fruit has increased.
3.  They are known as one of the healthiest fruits in the world, with one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants, vitamins, and nutritional properties.
4. A single raspberry weighs around 4 grams and is consisted of one central seed.

Potential Benefits:
1. The vitamins, fibers, and nutrients fight damaging toxins for the following functions: Cardiovascular, Cognitive, Oral, and Digestive.
2. The catechins (which are flavonols that support the functionality of the antioxidants) and the anthocyanin properties (a very powerful antioxidant), helps prevent the possibility of cancer producing cells, while promoting anti-aging and memory increasing activity.
3. The Gallic and Ellagic Acid compounds a multifunctional purpose for strengthening cell reproduction, while supporting metabolic functions. 
4. Phytochemicals, quercetin, and other flavonoids promote health and body longevity.
5. To repeat, the high anti-oxidant concentration fights oxidation, caused from toxins within the body.
6. Raspberries have been said to relieve arthritis through its anti-inflammatory properties.
7. Has been said it improves the eye health (i.e. reduce the risks of macular degeneration).

Nutritional Breakdown:
65 Calories in one cup (123 grams):
·Fat- 1 gram
·Carbs- 15 grams (5 are sugars and the remaining 10 are dietary fibers)
·Protein- 1.5 grams

Final Recommendations and Takeaway:
1. We believe raspberries are one or maybe the best fruit to incorporate in your diet. Relative to other fruits, they have a lower sugar content, which does not increase glucose/insulin to high levels. The dietary fiber outnumbers the sugar levels, which is a promising nutritional story.
2. We are all recommended to include a minimum of four servings of fruits to our diet. We believe that raspberries, due to its nutritional integrity, should be included as one of those servings regularly.  
3. Again, over consumption of anything is not good. To help optimize your health, we strongly recommend eating fruits. But there are a lot of fruits with high sugar contents, which although are natural, can pose complications.  Therefore, if you are looking for a high concentration of benefits with low sugar levels, raspberries is one of your best options.

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