Mulberry fruit are known as ‘Shahtot’ in India. Mulberries are the sweet, sour, tart and juicy fruits of the trees belong to the Genus Morus also referred to as mulberry. The mulberry fruit however is not a solitary fruit but a composite fruit as the whole inflorescence grows into a fruit as well. When ripe, the mulberry fruit starts to change color from green to orange and then finally to yellow. This fruit offers numerous health benefits, which includes the following.
Vitamin: The vitamin content in mulberry fruits is very rich. It contains more than 250 different nutrients and vitamins including calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and many others. The nutritional value of this super food is being researched extensively. The studies are showing that the nutritional value of these fruits is far more than we previously thought and can even help prevent certain diseases.
Fatty acids: The vitamin is found in Mulberry is extremely fat soluble. Therefore, the intake of vitamin k will provide health benefits in reducing fat content. However, the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin k is only required by infants. As you age, your body cannot make vitamin k therefore you need to obtain it from your diet. Some of the best sources of vitamin k include milk, fish oils and poultry.
Antioxidants: Another great benefit of consuming raw mulberries is the antioxidants that are present in the fruit. There are over 2021 antioxidants present in the edible part of this tree. These antioxidants are very useful in fighting free radicals which can cause serious health problems. Free radicals can damage your body cells and cause damage to our arteries leading to heart disease.
Disease Prevention: Scientists have found that eating this rich fruit a day will provide good protection against some kinds of cancer. This is because mulberry tree has anthocyanins which prevents carcinogenesis in the body. This means that the presence of anthocyanins in the body will inhibit the growth of cancerous cells. It also prevents the spread of cancer to other parts of the body organs like the liver or the brain. However, there are researches that say that these berries might have negative effect on people who are already suffering from diabetes because of the high amount of fiber.
Overall, the mulberry fruit contains all the nutrient you would want to eat. There are no harmful nutrients and certainly no toxic ones. You can always look for a natural product that is rich in vitamin c, antioxidants and fiber. Try to find products that are free from artificial flavors and colorings. Look for those that are 100% pure organic ingredients.