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Encyclopedia of Health Benefits of Berries
31. Youngberries:
These belong to the blackberry family. They ripen 2 weeks earlier than
blackberries and are purple-black in color. These are rich in vitamin A, C, and
B1, calcium, and
cellulose. Youngberry fruit is of deep wine color has few seeds and a small core.
There are more than 24 varieties of blackberry around the world and youngberry
is just one of those. While the blackberry was grown as natural berries, it was
rarely developed into a garden fruit before 1850 but following that year the
youngberry has been widely grown.
The technical name of the youngberry is Rubus Cecaesius and the plant that
belongs to the Rosaceae family. Youngberry is a crossbred blackberry variety
with a red color and juicy flesh. Usually, youngberries are planted in gardens.
While the fruit ripens, it turns purple-black, with a cone shape.
Youngberry is a complex hybrid between three different species from the genus
Rubus, the raspberries, blackberries, and dewberries of the rose family. The
berries of the plant are eaten fresh or used to make juice, jam, etc.
Byrnes M. Young, a businessman in Morgan City, Louisiana, who loved science and
plants, had an ongoing correspondence with Luther Burbank, who had created the
'Phenomenal' blackberry�raspberry hybrid. While he had no success[clarification
needed] growing either loganberries (another blackberry-raspberry hybrid) or
'Phenomenal' berries, Young crossed the 'Phenomenal' with the Austin-Mayes
dewberry that was better adapted to his area. This produced �Youngberry� in
1905, which was then released in 1926.
While the youngberry is not grown much in the U.S., it is grown in Australia,
New Zealand and South Africa and was a parent of the commercially successful
olallie blackberry and a grandparent of the marionberry.Like its 'Phenomenal'
parent, it is a hexaploid.
Health benefits of Youngberries
Youngberry is abundant with Vitamin A, which is essential in keeping good
eyesight.
The presence of vitamin B1 in the berries helps promote digestion. Thiamine is
also good for maintaining a healthy nervous system in our body.
The health benefits of vitamin C in youngberries include helping us to build a
stronger immune system and also healing the wounds faster.
Calcium in the berries helps build stronger bones and teeth. It is essential to
prevent osteoporosis.
As youngberries are rich in potassium it helps control hypertension. Potassium
also aids to restore regular function to your kidneys. Youngberries have a
naturally sourced plant phenol called ellagic acid, which helps reduce carotid
artery wall thickness and blood pressure.
Pectin in the fruit helps lower LDL cholesterol, improve the conditions of
insulin resistance and cure diarrhea.
The leaves and roots of the fruit have flavonoids, which are antioxidants that
may help prevent cancers.
Youngberries are believed to contain various therapeutic properties just like
the roots that are dried and utilized in decoctions.
The fruit is also high in iron. The key function of iron is to carry oxygen from
our lungs to muscles and some other organs in our body. Deficiency of iron may
cause headaches, fatigue and irritability.
Youngberries contain a moderate quantity of magnesium, which helps maintain
regular functions of muscles and nerves, regulates heart rhythm, builds a strong
immune system, and strengthen bone structures.
Substantial amount of dietary fibers found in youngberries are good for
preventing constipation. Fibers also provides other health benefits including
reducing risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Youngberry Calories and Nutritional Value
Per Serving of 1 Cup Youngberries
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Calories 62
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Total Fat 0.71 g
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Cholesterol 0 mg
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Sodium 1 mg
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Potassium 233 mg
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Total Carbohydrate 3.84 g
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Protein 2 g
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Dated 12 March 2013
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