20 Health Benefits of Blackberries

Blackberries are purple black berries which get that dark color from anthocyanins. Now you are probably thinking what are anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are flavonoid pigments and powerful antioxidants which prevent a number of diseases and fight cancer destroying free radicals in the body. Blackberries are grown over 1000 years in Europe, Asia, North and South America. There are numerous varieties and all are equally tasty and healthy. 

 Let’s learn what are health benefits of blackberries.

1. Cancer prevention 
2. Rich in antioxidants 
3. Reduce inflammation 
4. Rich in minerals, vitamins and fiber 
5. Low in calories and carbohydrates 
6. Prevent heart diseases 
7. Improve vision and prevent macular degeneration 
8. Reducing wrinkles 
9. Protect skin from UV light 
10. Repairing skin after sunburns 
11. Rich in vitamin C 
12. Relieve menopausal and PMS symptoms 
13. Improve digestion 
14. Prevent diabetes 
15. Decrease risk of colon cancer 
16. Rich in vitamin K 
17. Prevent blood clotting 
18. Improve calcium absorption 
19. Prevent skin cancer 
20. Improve wounds healing