覆盆莓
Raspberry
覆盆莓，不仅拥有鲜红浑圆的外形，更是味美爽口而且营养丰富的水果，能为健康增添诸多益处！
Raspberry is not merely a delicious red fruit with a refreshing burst of flavor. It is also rich in nutrients that provide mutiple health benefits.
覆盆莓中蕴含的丰富营养让身体即使随着年龄的老化依然能够保持灵活运作。100 克的覆盆莓可以满足人体每日维生素 C 需求量的44%、锰需求量的34%、膳食纤维需求量的 26%，及维生素 K （促进骨骼健康，帮助预防骨质疏松症）需求量的10%。
The nutrients in raspberry help the body function optimally as it ages. One hundred grams of raspberry will fulfill 44% of the daily requirement for vitamin C; 34% of the daily requirement for manganese; 26% of the daily requirement for dietary fiber; and 10% of the daily requirement for vitamin K, which aids healthy bone development and helps prevent osteoporosis.
高含量的抗氧化剂
High Antioxidant Content
覆盆莓的抗氧化活性大约比草莓高50%，更是番茄的 10 倍。覆盆莓中含有的鞣花单宁、花青素和维生素 C 使覆盆莓具有抗氧化活性。
Raspberries have around 50% higher antioxidant activity than strawberries and 10 times the antioxidant activity of tomatoes. Ellagitannins, anthocyanins, and vitamin C contribute to antioxidant activity in raspberry.
抗癌功效
Anticancer Properties
覆盆莓中丰富的膳食纤维有助于降低人体内导致癌症的荷尔蒙。研究显示，高纤维、低脂肪的饮食习惯可降低罹患乳癌的风险。而覆盆莓种籽是抗癌植物营养素鞣花单宁酸的优质来源。研究亦发现覆盆莓萃取物能够抑制子宫颈癌细胞的生成。
Dietary fiber can help reduce cancer-causing hormones in the human body. Research has shown that a high-fiber, low-fat diet lowers breast cancer risk. Raspberry seeds are good sources of ellagic acid, an anticancer phytochemical. Raspberry extract has been found to suppress cervical cancer cell production.
维持荷尔蒙平衡
Hormone-balancing Effects
覆盆莓富含植物性雌激素，有助于人体保持荷尔蒙平衡，能缓解潮热等因荷尔蒙失调引起的症状。覆盆莓也能舒缓和润滑子宫，减轻阴道干燥症状。可说是更年期女性补充营养的极佳选择。
Rich in phytoestrogens, raspberry helps to maintain hormonal balance and relieve hot flashes and other effects of hormonal imbalance. Raspberry also relaxes and lubricates the uterus and relieves dryness of the vaginal tract during menopause. Raspberry makes an excellent choice for nourishment during menopause.
抗菌功效
Antimicrobial Properties
覆盆莓含有的花青素能够抗微生物，有助于抑制体内细菌和真菌的过度生长。
The anthocyanins in raspberry have antimicrobial properties that help to prevent overgrown bacteria and fungi in the body.
此外，覆盆莓对于治疗腹泻和便秘也非常有帮助。
What's more, raspberry is useful for diarrhea and constipation.
资料来源：营养 免疫 长寿，免疫学家陈昭妃著
Source: Nutrition Immunity Longevity, Jau-Fei Chen, PhD, Immunologist