Ever heard of lingonberry? It's known for these health benefits
Little red lingonberries taste a bit like cranberries, but not quite as sour. There are several additional names for this fruit, such as cowberry, foxberry, redberry, bearberry, partridgeberry, and Alaskan lowbush cranberry. Because of its high nutritional content and possible health advantages, including for heart health and weight management, lingonberries have earned the moniker "superfruit." Here are its health benefits.
Helps manage weight
With 54 calories per 3/4-cup (100 gm) serving, lingonberries are a diet food that is good for those aiming weight loss. In a study, mice with a high-fat diet for three months were found to weigh 21% less and had considerably less body fat when given 20% of their calories from lingonberries. Check with your nutritionist about the daily recommended intake.
Improves heart health
According to several test-tube studies conducted on animals, lingonberries may help decrease triglycerides, promote blood flow, and prevent atherosclerosis from progressing. Consuming lingonberries on a regular basis, even in moderation, can improve your cardiovascular health by decreasing blood pressure and raising HDL cholesterol. The compounds called anthocyanins, which give lingonberries their red hue, may help shield cardiac cells from oxidative damage.
Good for oral health
Traditional Nordic treatments frequently use lingonberries to treat oral yeast infections. Research claims that lingonberries can assist in preventing the development of oral germs that can lead to yeast infections in the mouth. Plant components found in lingonberries may be able to combat germs that cause gum disease and plaque buildup on teeth, according to various test-tube studies.
Manages blood sugar levels
Despite the added carbohydrates from the fruit, the blood sugar and insulin levels of healthy males who consumed sweetened yogurt with 40 gm of lingonberry powder remained unchanged in a study, highlighting its diabetic-friendly properties. In the same study, the insulin levels of women who had 150 gm of pureed lingonberries with three tablespoons (35 gm) of sugar were 17% lower than before.
