Why is the rose hip healthy?

Rose hips = nutrient bombs

In the autumn and winter time, the range of local fruits looks meager. Even apples are soon covered and quickly lose vitamins. Hence the rose hip comes in handy. It sticks to the (wild) roses from late summer to February. Their content of vital substances is enormous.

100 g of this fruit contain between 400 and 5,000 mg of vitamin C, depending on the variety and immediately after harvest. This means that rose hips are richer in vitamin C than citrus fruits. Only the sea buckthorn and the acerola cherry can beat them in this regard.

In addition to vitamin C, which oxidizes with increasing storage, rose hips contain an abundance of other nutrients. These include the following nutrients:

• Carotene (for vitamin A formation)
• iron
• magnesium
• potassium
• Vitamin B1
• Tannins

What the rose hips are good for

The tannins in the rose hip have a diuretic effect. This can be helpful for kidney and bladder problems. Vitamin B1 calms the nerves and relieves pain. The high iron content helps with anemia. People with an increased need for iron, such as pregnant women, breastfeeding women and women in general, will find a good source of iron in the rose hip. The iron is well absorbed by the vitamin C it contains.

The hard kernels of the rose hips also contain omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The oil that can be obtained from the seeds is used, among other things, to tighten the skin and is able to prevent skin impurities. Last but not least, rose hips help with:

Fever and infections

Stomach problems

a weakened immune system and colds

Tips & Tricks

How is the health value of the rose hips best preserved after the harvest? The rose hips should either be eaten immediately and fresh or dried at temperatures below 40 ° C. If the rose hips are heated too much, vitamin C and the B vitamins are destroyed.

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