Are currants really a SUPERFOOD?
Blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum) are dark purple small berries with a long history in Europe and Asia. We all know this, of course, as well as how many people know it as blackcurrant, as reported in many scientific papers. Although this plant is very small, its impact on our lives can be enormous. The tiny berries contain a wealth of vitamins and minerals. This puts them in the category of superfoods, as they are often referred to. Let’s find out what we should know about blackcurrants. What effects can we expect from eating them?
The effects of blackcurrants on our health
Blackcurrants are an exceptional food in terms of their effects on the human body. Research shows that regular consumption can improve well-being and overall health. It also boasts several specific effects.
1. Antioxidants - anti-aging
Blackcurrants are rich in antioxidants, especially flavonoids and anthocyanins. A 2021 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry showed that the anthocyanins in blackcurrants have a positive effect on brain function. Research has found that blackcurrant extract can boost memory and attention and help prevent cognitive decline, especially in the elderly.
2. Protecting our organisation in general
Blackcurrants contain a large amount of vitamin C, which helps strengthen the immune system. A 2018 study published in the journal Nutrition Research showed that regular consumption of blackcurrants can significantly increase antioxidant levels in the body, which helps fight infections and disease. A handful of blackcurrants may contain more vitamin C than an orange.
3. Everyday heart protection
Regular consumption of this fruit can reduce high blood pressure and improve blood circulation. The anthocyanins in the berries protect against cardiovascular disease and help keep blood vessels flexible. They also contain a high proportion of iron, which is essential for the cardiovascular system, hence the results shown.
4. Anti-inflammatory effect
Due to the content of antioxidants and other active substances, blackcurrants can also act as an effective anti-inflammatory agent. It can help reduce chronic inflammation in the body, which is responsible for the development of many diseases such as arthritis. They also have an effect on the time and effectiveness of wound healing. The beneficial effects of the fruit have been the subject of several studies. In this article, we have used the results of a study published in the journal Gyógyszerészet.
What is a superfood?
Superfoods are foods that are exceptionally high in nutrients and have a remarkable impact on our health. Blackcurrants meet these requirements because they are rich in substances that are of great importance to our bodies. This is important for the overall resistance of our body. Its consumption helps to strengthen the immune system, thus preventing diseases and maintaining our overall health.
The effects of blackcurrants are known and recognized by science because their effects are not concentrated in one area. In addition to the aforementioned immunity-boosting effects of the heart, it is also an excellent anti-inflammatory.
Where to find quality currant products?
If you want to eat a quality product, it is important what the manufacturer uses. Nowadays, it is quite common that the product is not made from the fruit itself, but “only” from currant juice. In the process of making currant juice or concentrate, the fruit loses its nutritional value and all the beneficial effects that have made it a popular product.
The winery Pádár IS SPECIALIZED ON CURRANTS. They produce not only wines from currants, but also various products, and their main advantage is that fermentation takes place not only on the currant juice, but also on the fruit itself, and pressing takes place only after clamping. This process allows them to extract the maximum antioxidants, selenium, iron and vitamin C from the fruit. This is also observed in the winery’s laboratory.
The high quality of the Pádár winery is guaranteed by its own planting of 37 000 currant bushes, which Pádár takes care of himself. From the blackcurrant berries grown on these bushes, Pádár offers products such as syrup, jam, brandy, tea and, of course, five types of wine. Of these, every wine lover will find his favourite, whether he prefers sweet or dry wines.
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