how are raspberries good for you?

Question

what do they have in them? vitamins, antioxidants, etc. what about mushrooms? button, portabella, shiitakes - what are the nutrients in them?

Answer 1

Raspberries are an excellent source of fiber, manganese and vitamin C. They are a good source of vitamin B2, folate, niacin, magnesium, potassium and copper. In addition, they contain significant amounts of the anti-cancer phytochemical ellagic acid.

Raspberries are among a small number of foods that contain measurable amounts of oxalates, naturally-occurring substances found in plants, animals, and human beings. When oxalates become too concentrated in body fluids, they can crystallize and cause health problems. For this reason, individuals with already existing and untreated kidney or gallbladder problems may want to avoid eating raspberries. Laboratory studies have shown that oxalates may also interfere with absorption of calcium from the body. Yet, in every peer-reviewed research study we've seen, the ability of oxalates to lower calcium absorption is relatively small and definitely does not outweigh the ability of oxalate-containing foods to contribute calcium to the meal plan. If your digestive tract is healthy, and you do a good job of chewing and relaxing while you enjoy your meals, you will get significant benefits-including absorption of calcium-from calcium-rich foods plant foods that also contain oxalic acid. Ordinarily, a healthcare practitioner would not discourage a person focused on ensuring that they are meeting their calcium requirements from eating these nutrient-rich foods because of their oxalate content. For more on this subject, please see "Can you tell me what oxalates are and in which foods they can be found?"

Answer 2

Are Raspberries Good For You

Answer 3

Health Benefits

Red raspberry is most often the source of a dietary supplement sold in many health food stores called ellagic acid. This substance found naturally in raspberries belongs to the family of phytonutrients called tannins, and it is viewed as being responsible for a good portion of the antioxidant activity of this (and other) berries.

*Phytonutrients for Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Anticarcinogenic Protection
*Antioxidants Unique to Raspberries Provide Powerful Protection
*Plus Vitamin and Mineral Antioxidants
*Promote Optimal Health
*Protection against Macular Degeneration
(further explanations for each, here):
http://www.whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=39

cremini/portobello health benefits:
http://www.whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=97#healthbenefits

shitake health benefits:
http://www.whfoods.org/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=122#healthbenefits

other mushrooms:
http://www.fungusamongus.com/health.php

Answer 4

All fruit is good for you, mushrooms.....still good for you, well the kind you buy at the stores.

Answer 5

THEY ARE GOOD IN TASTE AND FOR YOUR BODY. EAT 'EM :)

Answer 6

don't know i hate them. eat a banana