Lingonberry

Lingonberries contain:
• iron and manganese, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus
• vitamins A, B1, B2, B9, PP, C and E,
• mono- and disaccharides, glucose, sucrose, fructose
• dietary fiber
• organic acids (benzoic, malic, oxalic, citric).
Lingonberries are 86% water. The energy value of these berries is 46 kilocalories per 100 g.
Lingonberries have an antiulcer effect, reduce cholesterol in the blood, improve the functioning of the stomach and intestines, and lower blood pressure.
Lingonberry juice is good for reducing fever during colds, and the berry infusion has a mild laxative effect.
For flu and colds, it is also recommended to drink tea with lingonberry jam.
A drink made from lingonberry juice is good for general weakness and headaches.
Lingonberry juice calms the nervous system – it is an excellent antidepressant.
Lingonberry also has an anti-sclerotic effect. It strengthens the walls of blood vessels, the heart muscle, it should be eaten by patients with hypertension, coronary heart disease and rheumatism.
The beneficial properties of lingonberry fruits also include the fact that it improves metabolism, promotes the elimination of toxins and even heavy metal salts.
Lingonberry fruits help fight fungal diseases. They also reduce blood glucose levels, so they are recommended for patients with diabetes.
Lingonberries are useful at any age.