ORGANIC REDCURRANTS

Redcurrants are a great source of antioxidants such as vitamin C and manganese. Antioxidants protect the body from the effects of oxidative stress, which may help strengthen the immune system and ward off diseases. Use these small but healthy berries to make juices, smoothies, salads, sauces, jellies, jams, syrups and add to cakes, muffins and cookies.

Health benefits of redcurrants:

• Beautiful skin
  
  

  Redcurrants are packed with nutrients that are beneficial for skin. Redcurrants are rich in B vitamins and Vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that fights and even reverses free radical damage in skin cells. These vitamins also help with skin cell regeneration and promote healing from harmful UV ray damage. This makes redcurrants a great food to add to your skin care diet.
  
  

• Boost your blood
  

  Redcurrants are good source of iron, which is essential for the formation of red blood cells. Red blood cells constitute about 40 – 45% of the total composition of blood. Red blood cells are extremely important as they carry out the work of transporting blood and other nutrients to various cells and organs in the body. Lack of iron can have many consequences, which can be avoided by taking iron rich foods, including fruits like red currants.
  

• Strong immune system
  

  As mentioned before, Redcurrants are rich in vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system, nourishing it to prevent the body from succumbing to viral and bacterial attacks. It prevents not only common colds, but also gives the body the ability to fight against the formation of certain kinds of cancers. Vitamin C plays an antioxidant role in the respiratory tract, thus a source of relief for asthmatics. Vitamin C contained in redcurrants also contains anti-histamine properties, which prevent and reduce the effect of allergies.
  

• Constipation
  
  These little red berries are fairly large dose of fiber content. Fiber is an essential part of a balanced diet that promotes regular bowel movements by soaking up water in the lower digestive tract and physically cleaning and pushing out waste. It helps to bulk up the colon and activates bowel movements.
  
  

• Healthy heart
  

  Potassium present in redcurrants is a heart-healthy mineral that plays an important role in cardiovascular health. It also helps prevent hypertension and lowers blood pressure. Potassium is also great for other body organs including the kidney and is known to reduce the risk of strokes as well.
  

• Weight loss
  

  Organic redcurrants are low in calories, with only 63 per cup. They are also low in fat and high in dietary fiber, making them an ideal weight loss food. Fiber makes you feel full faster, so you eat less.