Gooseberry

Health Benefits:

Improves eyesight
Improves hair skin and nails
Increases immunity
Inhibits cancer cell growth
May reduce risk of heart disease
Promotes eye health

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 cup; Calories: 66; Fat: 0.9g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 2mg; Carbs: 15g; Fiber: 6.4g;  Sugars: 0g; Protein: 1.3g; Potassium: 8%DV; Vitamin A: 8%DV; Vitamin C: 69%DV; Calcium: 3%DV; Iron: 2%DV

Did You Know?

• It is rich source of antioxidants, iron, vitamin A, C, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and calcium
• It improves eye health, improves hair and skin
• It reduces the risk and treats cataract or nearsightedness

Ways to Eat:

• Raw
• In fruit salads

Farming Trivia:

• Gooseberries contain adequate levels of minerals such as copper, calcium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and potassium
• Inside the USA markets, fresh gooseberries and currants begin to appear by July