10 Wonderful Health Benefits Of Yumberry

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Have you heard of yumberries? Have you been avoiding packing a yumberry in your daily fruit basket because it is a bit acidic in flavour? You should think twice before neglecting this red, subtropical bayberry, which is native to China and other Asian countries. The fruit is reddish and juicy and can be eaten canned, dried or even fresh. This post enlists the health benefits of yumberries. Do you want to know more? Keep reading?

Since they are delicate and easily perishable, you will not find fresh yumberries in the non-tropical or western countries. However, you can always add freshness to your dessert or snack by using the frozen berries that are supremely rich in antioxidants and photochemicals.

Here are the top 10 health benefits of a yumberry, which makes its inclusion in your diet a must:

1. Healthy Heart:

Yumberries are low in calories, so they put less pressure on your heart. They are also enriched with antioxidant vitamins such as vitamins C, E and A. Antioxidants have been found to play a major role in protecting healthy cells from the damaging effects of the free radicals and delay the onset of heart disease and several types of cancer (1). The antioxidants in the yumberries have the potential to counteract inflammation, which is known to cause plaque along the artery walls, and provide additional protection against cardiovascular diseases.

2. Low-Calorie Indulgence:

Most people cannot lose weight because of sugar cravings. So, if you have a sweet tooth and are looking for a low-calorie option for indulging your taste buds, yumberries should be your hot favourites. Not only are they low in calories, but also rich in high-quality nutrients that keep you satisfied for a long time. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, one yumberry contains 6 calories, and so 16 yumberries account for only 100 calories. It means that you can maintain an ideal weight even after giving in to your cravings for sweets.

3. Good Source Of Folate:

Yumberries are rich in folate, a type of B vitamin. One yumberry is packed with 3.4 micrograms of folate, 54 micrograms in a 100 calorie serving. Folate plays a significant role in the formation of DNA, more so in childbearing women and helps to prevent the onset of birth defects in infants. According to health experts, on an average, an adult needs 400 micrograms of folate whereas a pregnant woman requires 600 micrograms of folate (2).

4. Reduces Blood Pressure:

Yumberries are known as super fruits because they are capable of preventing the formation of free radicals in the blood and regulating metabolism, thereby keeping the blood pressure levels in check. These fruits also lower the formation of LDL or bad cholesterol that blocks arteries and puts pressure on the heart which, in turn, leads to fluctuation in the blood pressure levels (3).

5. Protects Against Skin Cancer:

Yumberries contain cyanidin-3-glucoside that gives them a deep, rich color. These photochemicals are extremely beneficial in providing protection against all types of cancer, especially skin cancer. According to a report published in Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology in 2014, the cyanidin-3-glucoside restricts the damage caused due to UVB and inflammation (4). The experiment was carried out on mice and requires a more detailed study before being recommended for humans.

6. Protects Eyesight:

Yumberries have a miraculous oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC). The eyes are highly sensitive organs and can be easily damaged due to the radiations stirred by the free radicals. The UVB rays of high intensity and the radiations emanating from the computer display can easily damage the retina and also destroy the visual crystals (5). The ORAC property of yumberries prevents the oxidation of the visual crystal protein and hinders the formation of cataract, thereby protecting eyesight.

7. Improves Digestion:

Yang mei or yumberries are well known in China as appetizing rich fruits as they are dense in multiple organic acids and vitamin C. This fruit is known to contribute to multiple health benefits such as improving the secretion of saliva, thus aiding clearing up of hard-to-digest foods in the stomach. It also prevents the conversion of body sugar into fat.

8. Prevents Premature Aging:

The ORAC index is used to identify the antioxidant capacity of any fruit. Yumberries have a high index rate of ORAC and hence are known as one of the richest super fruits. These fruits scavenge the free radicals that affect the cells in the human body, and prevent the onset of premature aging and several other related diseases. Also, the yumberries are rich in Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins (OPCs) which are water-soluble pigments. The pigment changes according to the acidity or alkalinity level of the cell juice (6). Since the human body cannot produce OPC, they need to obtain it from fruits like yumberries.

9. Protects Joints From Arthritis And Inflammation:

Free radicals wear away the connective tissues of the joints, leading to inflammation and pain. The OPC in yumberries neutralizes the effect of free radicals, nurtures the joint health and protects them from further damage. This is why dieticians recommend yumberries to the patients suffering from arthritis and joint inflammation. The leaves and the fruits of yumberry are known to contain a flavonoid, myricetin, which has strong anti-inflammatory properties.

According to a study published by a team of researchers in China in the journal “Planta Medica” in 2010, myricetin extracts from yumberry were found to be effective in reducing a variety of chronic as well as acute inflammatory conditions. The black, pink and yellow yumberries have been found to be effective in reducing inflammatory symptoms such as painful swelling and also prevent related inflammatory diseases.

10. Regulates Blood Sugar Metabolism:

Yumberries or the Japanese bayberries have stronger antioxidant properties than strawberries, cranberries and oranges. The erosion of pancreas by the free radical damage is the main cause behind the occurrence of diabetes mellitus. These free radicals destroy the normal pancreatic secretions and reduce the insulin amount that ultimately leads to the formation of the Diabetes mellitus. The OPC in yumberries makes the pancreatic blood vessels stronger and flexible, ensuring proper metabolism of blood sugar and increasing the insulin secretion.

Thus, there so many health benefits to include yumberries as a part of your regular fruit intake.

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