Elderberry recipes: How to include this healthy berry in your diet

This slightly tangy and sweet berry contains a host of nutrients which makes it one of the healthiest foods that you can have. You can use elderberry in a variety of ways in your diet. Here are some of them.

Written By: Upneet Pansare | Updated: October 10, 2018, 12:19 PM

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Elderberry recipes: How to include this healthy berry in your diet — Elderberries Recipes

Elderberries are full of nutrition. Also known as sambucus berries, these are full of antioxidants, fibre and vitamins. The health benefits of elderberry are plenty. They are good for your heart health because of their high potassium content that help expand blood vessels and manage cholesterol levels. They also contain quercetin that can strengthen the immune system. Want to make your bones healthier? You must have calcium-rich elderberries. Their fibre content can help you keep hunger at bay and help you lose weight. Here is how you can use elderberries.

Elderberry recipes: How to include this healthy berry in your diet — Elderberry Jam

Elderberry jam: Clean and wash the berries under water. Keep in a pot on the stove and mash them. Boil for about 20 minutes. Then strain the juice. In another pot, boil the juice with lemon juice and bit of sugar. The jam will become thicker after about 15 minutes. Transfer it to a clean airtight jar. Also Read - Autism may raise risk of psychosis and schizophrenia symptoms, study warns

Elderberry recipes: How to include this healthy berry in your diet — Elderberry Syrup

Elderberry syrup: You can use this with your waffles or pancakes instead of maple syrup or honey. Boil elderberries in water for about 20 minutes and switch off and let it cool. Store in a bottle.

Elderberry recipes: How to include this healthy berry in your diet — Elderberry Juice

Elderberry juice Follow the instructions for elderberry syrup. To make the juice, simply add water to make the consistency thinner. Instead of water, you can also use apple juice. Also Read - World-first trial finds sound wave therapy safe for treating rare twin pregnancy disorder

Elderberry recipes: How to include this healthy berry in your diet — Elderberry Cereal

Elderberry porridge: Just put a few elderberries on top of your porridge or cereal.

Elderberry recipes: How to include this healthy berry in your diet — Elderberry Tea

Elderberry tea: Boil the elderberries in water with cinnamon and a bit of sugar for about 20 minutes. Strain the liquid and have it hot. Also Read - 5 hair oil mistakes that could be causing hair fall and oily scalp in monsoon