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The royal berry of the North: The unique benefits of cloudberries
The royal berry of the North: The unique benefits of cloudberries
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Cloudberries, treasured for centuries by the peoples of the North, thrive in Russia’s Arctic regions. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds, these remarkable berries have long been valued as one of nature’s most nutritious foods.This article, originally published by the Development of the Arctic and the Far East website, explores the health benefits of cloudberries and the numerous ways they are used today.Cloudberries grow wild across Russia’s northern regions, including the Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions, Karelia, Yakutia and the Komi Republic.Cloudberries are exceptionally rich in nutrients. They contain up to 180 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit – roughly twice the amount found in lemons. Their high vitamin C content helps support the immune system, while vitamin E contributes to protecting cells from oxidative stress. Traditionally, cloudberries have been used to help the body recover from colds and to prevent vitamin deficiencies.The berries arealso an excellent source of vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that supports healthy visionand skin. Together, vitamins A and E promote cell regeneration and help protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation. Cloudberries are also rich in potassium and magnesium, minerals that help maintain normal fluid balance and support healthy heart function. These nutrients play an important role in regulating blood pressure.In addition, cloudberries contain beneficial fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6, along with organic acids such as citric and malic acids. These compounds are believed to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and thus minimize risks of atherosclerosis and heart attacks. They also contribute to healthy digestion and promote stronger hair and nailsFor generations, northern communities have prized the berries for their nutritional and medicinal qualities, giving them such names as Swamp Amber and the Royal Berry. During the long polar winter, when fresh vegetables are scarce, cloudberries become an especially important source of vitamins and minerals. They are harvested before winter and preserved asjams, fruit drinks and compotes, as well as dried and frozen for later use.Cloudberries are exceptionally rich in nutrients. They contain up to 180 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit – roughly twice the amount found in lemons. Their high vitamin C content helps support the immune system, while vitamin E contributes to protecting cells from oxidative stress. Traditionally, cloudberries have been used to help the body recover from colds and to prevent vitamin deficiencies.The berries arealso an excellent source of vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that supports healthy visionand skin. Together, vitamins A and E promote cell regeneration and help protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation. Cloudberries are also rich in potassium and magnesium, minerals that help maintain normal fluid balance and support healthy heart function. These nutrients play an important role in regulating blood pressure.In addition, cloudberries contain beneficial fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6, along with organic acids such as citric and malic acids. These compounds are believed to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and thus minimize risks of atherosclerosis and heart attacks. They also contribute to healthy digestion and promote stronger hair and nails.These are just some of the valuable nutrients found in cloudberries. The berries are also rich in B vitamins, which support the nervous system, phosphorus and calcium for healthy bones, and iron.Cloudberries continue to play an important role in the traditional medicine of Arctic Indigenous peoples. The Khanty and Nenets use cloudberry leaves as wound dressings and to help stop bleeding, while the Sami and Komi prepare teas from the berries to help relieve coughs.Today, cloudberries are also widely used in skincare products. Extracts from the berries are valued for their moisturizing and soothing properties, helping soften dry skin, heal cracks, and protect the skin from harsh winter conditions and frost.
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Cloudberries, treasured for centuries by the peoples of the North, thrive in Russia’s Arctic regions. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial compounds, these remarkable berries have long been valued as one of nature’s most nutritious foods.
This article, originally published by the Development of the Arctic and the Far East website, explores the health benefits of cloudberries and the numerous ways they are used today.
Cloudberries grow wild across Russia’s northern regions, including the Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions, Karelia, Yakutia and the Komi Republic.
Cloudberries are exceptionally rich in nutrients. They contain up to 180 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit – roughly twice the amount found in lemons. Their high vitamin C content helps support the immune system, while vitamin E contributes to protecting cells from oxidative stress. Traditionally, cloudberries have been used to help the body recover from colds and to prevent vitamin deficiencies.
The berries arealso an excellent source of vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that supports healthy visionand skin. Together, vitamins A and E promote cell regeneration and help protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation. Cloudberries are also rich in potassium and magnesium, minerals that help maintain normal fluid balance and support healthy heart function. These nutrients play an important role in regulating blood pressure.
In addition, cloudberries contain beneficial fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6, along with organic acids such as citric and malic acids. These compounds are believed to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and thus minimize risks of atherosclerosis and heart attacks. They also contribute to healthy digestion and promote stronger hair and nailsFor generations, northern communities have prized the berries for their nutritional and medicinal qualities, giving them such names as Swamp Amber and the Royal Berry. During the long polar winter, when fresh vegetables are scarce, cloudberries become an especially important source of vitamins and minerals. They are harvested before winter and preserved asjams, fruit drinks and compotes, as well as dried and frozen for later use.
Cloudberries are exceptionally rich in nutrients. They contain up to 180 mg of vitamin C per 100 grams of fruit – roughly twice the amount found in lemons. Their high vitamin C content helps support the immune system, while vitamin E contributes to protecting cells from oxidative stress. Traditionally, cloudberries have been used to help the body recover from colds and to prevent vitamin deficiencies.
The berries arealso an excellent source of vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant that supports healthy visionand skin. Together, vitamins A and E promote cell regeneration and help protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation. Cloudberries are also rich in potassium and magnesium, minerals that help maintain normal fluid balance and support healthy heart function. These nutrients play an important role in regulating blood pressure.
In addition, cloudberries contain beneficial fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6, along with organic acids such as citric and malic acids. These compounds are believed to help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and thus minimize risks of atherosclerosis and heart attacks. They also contribute to healthy digestion and promote stronger hair and nails.
These are just some of the valuable nutrients found in cloudberries. The berries are also rich in B vitamins, which support the nervous system, phosphorus and calcium for healthy bones, and iron.
Cloudberries continue to play an important role in the traditional medicine of Arctic Indigenous peoples. The Khanty and Nenets use cloudberry leaves as wound dressings and to help stop bleeding, while the Sami and Komi prepare teas from the berries to help relieve coughs.
Today, cloudberries are also widely used in skincare products. Extracts from the berries are valued for their moisturizing and soothing properties, helping soften dry skin, heal cracks, and protect the skin from harsh winter conditions and frost.
