Raspberries

🍓 What Are Raspberries?
Raspberries are small, bright red berries with a sweet-tart flavor and delicate texture. They’re rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, and are commonly enjoyed fresh, blended, or used in desserts, sauces, and smoothies.

🤔 Why Might a Sensitivity to Raspberries Occur?

Sensitivity to raspberries may result from:

• Salicylates: Naturally occurring plant compounds that may trigger reactions in some individuals.

• Fructose: Raspberries contain natural fruit sugars that can cause discomfort in those with fructose malabsorption.

• Seeds: Their tiny edible seeds may irritate sensitive digestive systems.

🛠️ Supportive Wellness Choices

• Avoid raspberries and raspberry-based products for 8 weeks.

• Gradually reintroduce afterward to assess tolerance.

• Track symptoms throughout elimination and reintroduction to identify improvements.

💊 Supportive General Supplements

• Digestive enzymes: Help break down fructose and plant compounds.

• Probiotics: Support gut health and digestion.

• Quercetin: May help manage reactions related to salicylate sensitivity.

🌟 Why Might I React to Raspberries but Not Other Fruits or Berries?

Possible reasons include:

• Salicylate levels: Higher in raspberries than milder fruits like blueberries.

• Seed content: Raspberry seeds may irritate digestion more than seedless fruits like melon or bananas.

• Fructose sensitivity: Even small differences in sugar concentration can affect individual tolerance.

🍽️ Popular Uses for Raspberries

• Fresh raspberry snacks

• Raspberry smoothies

• Raspberry desserts

• Raspberry sauces or toppings

🍽️ Alternatives (if tolerated)

• Blueberries

• Strawberries

• Blackberries

• Apples