4 Health benefits of cape gooseberries

The cape gooseberries go by different names including golden berries, inca berry, ground berries and rasbharies. It can be had as a healthy snack or even added to desserts. Incorporating them in your diet can give you these health benefits.
May boost immunity and good for your skin
Cape gooseberries are a good source of vitamin C, which can help boost your immunity and is also good for your skin.
Eases digestion
Cape gooseberries are also rich in fibre, which helps prevents constipation.It also calms the gastro-intestinal tract.
Fights cold and flu
Since cape gooseberries are rich in antioxidants it can help you fight flu and common cold. It can also help soothe a blocked nasal passage.
Good for your vision
Cape gooseberries are rich in vitamin A, which protects your eye and is good for your vision.
A word of caution
Unripe cape gooseberries contain solanine a toxin that can cause cramping and lead to diarrhea, and could be fatal in rare cases. You can include them in your diet by having them raw, juicing them, adding it to a salad or a dessert, turning into a jam or making a sauce with them.