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Inca Berries are an amazing Super-food known by a variety of names in many different countries.
Some of the popular names of Inca berry are: Ground Berry, Golden Berry, Peruvian Ground Cherry, Cape Gooseberry, Rasbhari, Inca Berry and many others.
The Inca Berry is indigenous to the high altitude tropical regions of South America but now has been well introduced into various other countries like Australia, China, South Africa, Fiji and Hawaii.
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Inca Berries have been known as a source of improving health throughout history.
The Inca civilization had a vast knowledge about how to heal many illnesses and injuries with Inca Berries being an integral part of their Ancient Incan Medicine System.
They knew how to cure, everything from urinary track and respiratory disorders, such as the coughs and bronchitis, to how to treat sicknesses in the immune system by increasing the amount of white blood cells or leucocytes.
They used Inca Berries to heal eye problems and improve sight, lower fevers, reduce inflammation and numerous other conditions.
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Today many people use the Inca berry to alleviate symptoms of diabetes because it is a rich natural source of fructose.
This compound helps in balancing the sugar levels in the body and hence is excellent for diabetics.
Regular consumption of the Inca Berry, will help them in maintaining and balancing their blood sugar levels.
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Based on the recent research studies conducted on the possible health benefits of Inca berries it has been revealed that the fruit is of great help for the prevention of lung cancer.
Inca Berries are a rich natural source of polyphenols and carotenoids.
These properties help in preventing and treating the various signs of lung cancer.
A daily consumption of a handful of Inca Berries is highly recommended for people who have a family history of lung cancer by many health specialists.
Though beating cancer with plants alone is controversial, those like golden berries that contain withanolides can be useful in adjunctive therapy.
Research suggests that the powerful inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor alpha is suppressed in the presence of withanolides.
This suppressing effect turns on genes that enhance cancer cell death, called “apoptosis.”
They also help prevent metastasis—the spreading of cancer throughout the body.
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Inca Berries contain a good amount of iron, copper, magnesium and manganese. These compounds are also termed as the most health essential and health beneficial compounds.
Due to the presence of these health essential compounds in Inca Berries, the fruit helps in increasing the red blood cell count in the body and eventually reduces the risk of anaemia.
So either if you are anaemic or have a low red blood cell count then it is best suggested to consume at least a small bowl of Inca Berries on a daily basis.
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Inca Berries also have a good melatonin content. Melatonin is a hormone that is made by the pineal gland in the brain.
According to researchers, it has been found that melatonin in foods helps in reducing the risk of neurological disorders as well as further help in treating them.
Melatonin also assists in the regulation of our sleep cycle and treating insomnia and has is currently recommended for the treatment of jet lag
Scientists are also looking at other good uses for melatonin, such as: Treating seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
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With a nutritional content list consisting of all of the above mentioned and Anti-Oxidants, Calcium, Protein, Carbohydrates, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorous, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K1, Fatty Acids, Pectin, Polyphenols and Carotenoids it’s clear to see why this Ancient Peruvian Superfood is capable of treating such a vast array of health concerns.
Another amazing bonus to including this Superfood in your daily diet is that Inca berries only have about 53 calories per 100 grams, (typical serving size) and help in boosting the metabolic rate of the body as well as increase the energy levels.
This will result in speeding up of any weight loss procedure.
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A few tips on how to include Inca berries in your healthy diet.
Add to yogurts, cereals and soak in bircher muesli. Soak in juice or water overnight and blend in to your smoothies
Enjoy a handful mid morning or afternoon to keep you satisfied between meals. Add to your favourite nut and fruit mixes to improve and enhance the flavour.
Add Inca berries to your salads for something new and exciting
If you are looking for a healthy snack that you can eat all the time and get a boost of nutrients along the way, Incan Berries are exactly what you need.
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