Goldenberries; a must have Superfruit for Vegans and Vegetarians

You might choose to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet because you believe it will improve your health. According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest, animal products, especially fatty cuts of meat and full-fat dairy products, are linked to clogged arteries, heart disease, stroke and certain cancers, leading people to search for meat-free diets. the key to a healthy vegetarian or vegan diet is to enjoy a variety of foods, however the more restrictive your diet is, the more challenging it can be to get all the nutrients you need. A vegan diet for example eliminates natural food sources of vitamin B-12, as well as milk products, which are good sources of calcium.

Although  no single food can provide all the nutrients your body needs, goldenberries offer great help; they contain B-12 and D vitamins. Also essential minerals like phosphorus, iron, potassium, and zinc; vital nutrients, some of which are hard to absorb and hard to find in plant based foods.



Iron is a crucial component of red blood cells, goldenberries contain more iron than beans and almost the same amount as in animal sources, such as beef. Since it isn't as easily absorbed from plant sources, the recommended intake of iron for vegetarians is almost double that recommended for
nonvegetarians. The vitamin C also present in goldenberries helps the body absorb iron more efficiently.

Goldenberries contain more iron than beans and almost 

the same amount as in animal sources, such as beef. 

Vitamin D plays an important role in bone health. Our body can make is own vitamin D from the sun, it is found in very few foods including goldenberries. Most people get Vitamin D from cow's milk, since is added by manufacturers. Vegetarians and vegans  may need a vitamin D supplement however goldenberries can provide up to 40% RDI.






Zinc is highly concentrate in dry goldenberries, it is an essential component of many enzymes and plays a role in cell division and in formation of proteins. Like iron, zinc is not as easily absorbed from plant sources as it is from animal products.

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Potassium is very important for the normal functioning of our organs. Concentration of potassium is high in goldenberries with 320mg pre serving Vitamin B12 is necessary to produce red blood cells and prevent anemia. This vitamin is found almost exclusively in animal products, so it can be difficult to get enough B-12 on a vegan diet. However goldenberries contain this highly structured vitamin also known as cobalamin.



Phosphorus  is an essential mineral primarily used for growth and repair of body cells and tissues, together with calcium (also present in goldenberries) phosphorus provides structure and strength. Phosphorus is also required for a variety of biochemical processes including energy production and pH regulation. Goldenberries contain 6% RDI of phosphorus. The unique combination of minerals and vitamins present in goldenberries, aids in the absorption of essential nutrients such as proteins (not readily absorbable in plant based foods) from vegetables.

Goldenberries also serve as a natural fully raw daily vitamin supplement
 and the best part is they taste great!

One sample of goldenberries contained 78.9 percent water, 0.3 percent protein, 0.2 percent fat, 19.6 percent total carbohydrate, 4.9 percent fiber, 1.0 percent ash. Per 100 g, there were 73 calories, 8 mg calcium, 55 mg phosphorus, 1.2 mg iron, about 1 mg sodium, 320 mg potassium, 1,460 mg B-carotene equivalent, 0.10 mg thiamine, 0.03 mg riboflavin, 1.70 mg niacin, and 43 mg ascorbic acid.