Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Food Facts

Nutrients in Raspberries Boost Health - luciezizkova/Fotolia

Raspberry Nutrition Facts and the Health Benefits of Raspberries
The raspberry is small and delicate, but packed with essential nutrients that improve overall health. Very low in calories, raspberries are a low-calorie, low-fat snack rich in a variety of nutrients that boost digestion and immunity, protect the body against certain illnesses, and aid weight loss.
Raspberry Nutrition Facts

With eight grams of fiber per cup, raspberries are one of the best food sources of fiber available. In addition to being an excellent source of soluble fiber, raspberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese. Raspberries are also a good source of:
folate
vitamins B2 and B3
potassium
magnesium
omega-3 fatty acids
copper
iron

Raspberries also contain trace amounts of vitamins A and E, calcium, and phosphorus.

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