Fruit
Raspberry
A delicate red bramble fruit, one of the highest-fiber fresh fruits, distinct from the leaf used as a pregnancy-support herb.
🌱 What it is
Raspberries are soft, hollow-cored bramble fruits prized for their bright, tart-sweet flavor. (The plant’s leaf, traditionally used to support a healthy pregnancy and gentle toning of the womb, is a separate entry: Red Raspberry Leaf.)
✨ How it may help
- Very high in fiber for a fresh fruit
- Rich in antioxidant plant pigments and vitamin C
- Naturally low in sugar compared to many fruits
- Supplies manganese for bone and metabolic health
🥄 How to use it
Eat raspberries fresh, rinsed gently just before eating since they bruise easily; add to oatmeal, yogurt, or salads, or freeze for smoothies.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup, raw (123g) · about 64 calories
- Fiber 8g
- Vitamin C 32mg
- Manganese 0.8mg
- Potassium 186mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Generally very safe and low-risk; wash gently just before eating, as they spoil quickly once wet.
🍃 A note from nature
A fruit so delicate it seems to ask to be gathered gently -- a small lesson in handling good things with care.