Health Benefits of Rosehip
Rose haw, rose hep or rosehip is the accessory fruit of the
rose plant. Rosehips are used for herbal teas, jam, jelly, beverages and pies.
You can eat them raw like berry.
Nutritional value of rose hep;
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minerals: calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium,
manganese, selenium, sulphur, silicon and zinc
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vitamins: riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6,
vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E
Health benefits: It contains powerful antioxidants, which
can eliminate free radicals in the body. It prevents cancer, heart
disease. Regular intake of rosehip tea
or jam can lower cholesterol level in your body and can boost your immune
system. It contains significant amount
of iron, which is fundamental in the creation of red blood cells, so the recurring
consumption of it can improve blood circulation. Other important minerals in
rose hips can help prevent osteoporosis and keep your body strong and flexible.
How do you make a rose hip conserve? How do you eliminate the hairy pips frequently contained in the middle of it?
ReplyDeleteCooke it and homogenise it and then press it trough a kitchen towel or a canvas material
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