Fruit
Raspberry
A delicate red bramble fruit, one of the highest-fiber fresh fruits, distinct from the leaf used as a pregnancy-support herb.
⤢📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 90/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 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.)
📜 Where it comes from
Raspberries grow wild across temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America and were gathered and eaten by many traditional cultures long before cultivation began in earnest during the Middle Ages in Europe. The fruit itself has always been prized simply as a seasonal, perishable treat. Its leaf, separately, developed its own long tradition in herbal medicine as a preparation associated with supporting a healthy pregnancy.
✨ Why it's good for you
- 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
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup, raw (123g) · about 64 calories
- Fiber 8g
- Vitamin C 32mg
- Manganese 0.8mg
- Potassium 186mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 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.
Why it works: Nutrition science credits raspberries' high fiberThe part of plant foods your body can't fully break down — it keeps digestion moving. More → content, among the highest of common fresh fruits, along with their vitamin C and antioxidantA helpful substance in colorful fruits and vegetables that protects your cells from everyday wear and tear. More → compounds, for their nutritional benefits.
⚠️ Cautions
- Generally very safe and low-risk; wash gently just before eating, as they spoil quickly once wet.
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