The Superfood Series: Raspberries - Wellness Wednesday

This berry is a member of the rose family and native to Europe, most likely from the Greek islands. Its name comes from the Old French “raspise” which means “sweet rose-colored wine”. Nowadays there are nearly 200 different species grown around the world, but the ones in your supermarket are likely to be one of two species grown in Europe, Russia, the US and Mexico.

Like their cousins, blueberries and strawberries, raspberries contain high levels of antioxidants. Called anthocyanins, these plant-specific chemicals help destroy harmful free radicals in the body. Anthocyanins also lower the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, help you see more clearly, and improve your brain power and physical coordination. One called zeaxanthin helps your eyes filter out damaging blue light rays and may even protect against age-related eye disease. There are several other antioxidant compounds in raspberries, including beta carotene, lutein and vitamins C and E.

Cooking with raspberries

You’ll know a ripe raspberry by its deep reddish-pink color. Their unique sweet and tart flavor makes them perfect for jams, jellies, desserts and drinks - and they pair wonderfully with cream and chocolate. You can keep fresh raspberries in the freezer for year-round snacking and baking. Try these light and crunchy oatmeal coconut raspberry bars for a delightful balance of healthy and sweet, packed full of nutrients and fiber in every bite.

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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