Description
Raspberries are the edible fruit of a plant species in the rose family.
There are many types of raspberries ? including black, purple and golden ? but the red raspberry, or Rubus idaeus, is the most common.
Red raspberries are native to Europe and northern Asia and cultivated in temperate areas worldwide. Most US raspberries are grown in California, Washington and Oregon.
Raspberries are low in calories but high in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
They may protect against diabetes, cancer, obesity, arthritis and other conditions and may even provide anti-aging effects.
Nutritional Values
Raspberries boast many nutrients despite being low in calories.