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What makes rose hips so healthy?
Rosehips - they decorate the dogrose, dog rose and other roses over the fall and winter. With their bright red color they catch the eye and yet they are overlooked that they are edible and their health value is far superior to other fruits.
Rosehips = nutrient bombs
In the autumn and winter time, the offer of local fruits looks mau. Even apples are soon superimposed and lose vitamins quickly. Therefore, the rosehip is just right. It is responsible for the (wild) roses from late summer to February. Their content of vital substances is enormous.
Depending on the variety and immediately after harvesting, 100 g of this fruit contain between 400 and 5,000 mg of vitamin C. This makes rosehips more vitamin C-rich than citrus fruits. Only the seabuckthorn and the acerola cherry can beat them in this respect.
In addition to the vitamin C, which oxidizes with increasing storage, rose hips contain a wealth of other nutrients. These include, among others, the following nutrients:
Why the rosehips are good
The tannins in the rosehip have a diuretic effect. This can be helpful for kidney and bladder problems. The vitamin B1 calms the nerves and relieves pain. The high content of iron helps with anemia. People with an increased need for iron such as pregnant women, breastfeeding women and generally women find in the rosehip a good source of iron. The iron is well absorbed by the contained vitamin C.
Furthermore, the hard cores of rosehip contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The oil that can be extracted from the seeds, among other things, the skin tightening and is able to prevent blemishes. Not least, rosehips help with:
Fever and infections stomach problems a weakened immune system and coldsTips & Tricks
How is the health value of rosehips best preserved after harvesting? The rosehips should either be consumed immediately and fresh or dried at temperatures below 40 ° C. If the rosehips are overheated, vitamin C and B vitamins are destroyed.
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