There are few products that are as useful for the figure and health as fresh raspberries. Its calorific value is minimal, and the presence of biologically active substances in this berry is extremely high. It can be used in diet food and in the children's menu. The calorie table of products will tell you what is better to combine this berry to get light and tasty desserts. It can also be used for baking and drinks.
Properties and calorie raspberries
The fruits of this shrub are popular in Slavic culture since antiquity. Raspberries were dried and brewed like tea, used to treat colds. They also make stewed fruit, jam, marmalade, stuffing for various confectionery products. In industry, raspberries are used to improve the taste of baby syrups. Wild berries can also be eaten. The calorie content of raspberries is only forty-two kilocalories in one hundred grams. In addition to fructose, berries contain tannins, pectins, vitamins, essential oils and organic acids. Raspberry leaves contain carotene, catechins and flavonoids. Berries with vitamin C and iron are very rich. Thanks to this raspberry is a proven diaphoretic and cold remedy.
Preparation of infusions and decoctions
For colds, dry raspberries (two tablespoons) should be poured with a glass of boiling water, insisted for about ten minutes and drunk. This infusion improves metabolism, eliminates headache, has a mild sedative effect. With bronchitis and tonsillitis, it makes sense to prepare a decoction. It is also used for heavy bleeding and as an antiemetic. For its preparation, dried raspberries are boiled for about five minutes. Then insist, filter and drink in a warm form.
Making berry desserts
The low calorie content of raspberries and its bright taste make it possible to prepare healthy sweets from it . Berry jelly will need quite a bit of sugar (about a hundred and fifty grams) and three plates of gelatin. Berries will require a kilogram or a half. Raspberries can be mixed with blackberries, strawberries and red currants. To sort out all berries, wash, dry. Then put in a small saucepan and boil with sugar and a little water. Let it brew, and meanwhile soak the gelatin. After it swells, add it to the strained berry broth and stir. Allow to cool. At the bottom of the mold put a third of raspberries and strawberries, pour some jelly. Allow to solidify a little. Do the same with the remaining parts of the berries and liquid. Then put in the refrigerator for final solidification for an hour and a half. Garnish and serve with cream or yogurt sauce.
Given the low calorie raspberries, you can cook diet muffins with it, adding ricotta or low-fat cottage cheese. To do this, you will need two eggs, a spoonful of sugar, two tablespoons of flour, a baking powder, 60 grams of berries, lemon zest and butter for lubrication, as well as four tablespoons of cottage cheese. These products are enough for four large muffins. All products except egg whites and raspberries must be mixed. Beat the whites separately and carefully enter into the dough. Arrange it in tins, garnish with raspberries, bake for twenty minutes.