Physalis are herbaceous plants growing to 0.4 to 3 m tall, similar to the common tomato, a plant of the same family, but usually with a stiffer, more upright stem. They can be either annual or perennial. Most require full sun and fairly warm to hot temperatures. Some species are sensitive to frost, but others, such as the Chinese lantern, P. alkekengi, tolerate severe cold when dormant in winter.
This fruit has amazing benefits for your health. It is high in vitamins A, C, thiamin, riboflavin, and niacin. The ripe fruits also have a concentration of beta-carotene. It also has significant amounts of calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, bioflavonoids, protein, and fiber.
Vitamin A
Great for vision
Helps immune and inflammatory systems to work correctly
Helps with normal cell growth and development
Essential for the reproductive systems
Vitamin C
Essential to the immune system
An antioxidant, which prevents damage or death of cells
A natural antihistamine (allergy relief)
Reduces chance of stroke
Protects against Parkinson’s disease
Thiamin, also known as B1
Helps protect the nerves
Great for mental health
Essential to metabolism, especially with carbohydrates
Lowers chance of cataracts
Riboflavin, also known as B2
Necessary for iron metabolism
Prevents headaches/migraines
Maintains other B vitamins
Niacin, also known as B3
Raises HDL (good) cholesterol levels
Helps cardiac health
Good for treating depression, senility, and memory loss
Improves joint flexibilty and relieves pain and swelling due to arthritis
Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin
Helps children to develop properly
Improves mental health; may even stop Alzheimer’s disease , if caught early on
Greatly reduces risk of pernicious anemia
Helps with cell renewal, keeping you young and fresh
On top of all these wonderful vitamins, ground cherries only have 53 calories per 3.5 oz serving, and 1 gram of fat. Because of the large amount of fiber, eating ground cherries will help you to feel full faster, keeping you from overeating and therefore helping you lose weight. These wonderful berries have no sodium, and have a low glycemic index score. The high amount of pectin aids in absorbing calcium , which is necessary for strong bones. Ground cherries also do wonders for your cells, having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties; it has been shown to inhibit cancer, particularly lung, colon, and liver varieties. It is also a diuretic (meaning it helps remove water and sodium through urine), and can be used to aid fluid retention and other such issues. In folk medicine, ground cherries have been used to treat asthma. dermatitis, hepatitis, malaria. and rheumatism .It has been found to have some melatonin, which helps improve and regulate sleep, prevents degenerative diseases, prevents migraines, and protects against reproductive organ cancers.
There are many ways to include this wonderful berry into your diet. It can be added to salads containing fruit or vegetables, canned, or made into a jam or sauce. Because of the high pectin content, it makes a wonderful pie or tart. They can also be dried and eaten like raisins. Add to ice cream, or crush and swirl in for an interesting flavor combination. To add sweetness, you may prick the skin and roll in sugar. You can also try making salsa, cake, or adding to your cereal. However, it is just as nice to eat them as is.
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