Health
Summer Favorites: Berries
The excitement of waiting for summer is not just about the sea, sand, sun, and rest — it’s also about berries! With their vibrant colors, berries appeal not only to our taste buds but also to our eyes. But do we really know the benefits of the berries we love so much? In this blog, we’ll talk about their health benefits.
Strawberry
- Sweet strawberries, beloved by many, are truly irreplaceable. Consuming just one portion a day nourishes not only the body but also the soul. Strawberries have calming and stress-relieving properties. Eating them increases endorphins, just like chocolate, making us feel happier and reducing stress.
In addition, strawberries purify the blood, improve digestion, speed up metabolism, benefit the liver, strengthen gums, and prevent bad breath. Watermelon
- It may come as a surprise to some, but yes, watermelon is botanically a berry. As a nation, we love watermelon dearly. On summer days — whether going to the beach or enjoying time in the garden — we often combine it with cheese and fresh bread. It is also used to make jams and pickles.
Most importantly, watermelon prevents dehydration. International studies have shown that it consists of 92% water, making it effective in lowering body temperature and blood pressure. It also beautifies the skin, prevents cancer, and speeds up metabolism. To benefit from these features, it should be included in the daily diet. For fresh, juicy watermelon, visit your nearest Araz supermarket. Blackcurrant & Redcurrant
- In our country, currants are usually found in two varieties: black and red. Blackcurrant is more familiar to our tables. Its unique sweet-and-sour taste makes it popular for jam, often enjoyed at breakfast with bread and butter. Blackcurrant begins to bloom in May, with fruit ripening in July–August. Thanks to its fiber content, it improves digestion, stimulates bowel function, and prevents constipation. It also helps reduce fever during colds.
Redcurrant, on the other hand, has a more tart taste and is rich in vitamin C, making it a powerful antioxidant. It is ideal for preparing refreshing lemonades and summer cocktails. Its high acidity also makes it an excellent ingredient for skincare. Raspberry
- Raspberries, with their delicate flavor, are considered a natural medicine. From past to present, the tradition of adding raspberry jam to tea during colds has never been a coincidence. Rich in vitamins and minerals, raspberries are also strong antioxidants.
They are natural painkillers: consuming raspberries or drinking tea made from their leaves can relieve pain in different parts of the body. In addition, raspberries help prevent cancer, strengthen memory, and lower high blood pressure. Now is the perfect season to enjoy fresh raspberries — you can find them at your nearest Araz supermarket.
