Strawberries are a sweet, tasty fruit that many people enjoy and it’s no wonder. Strawberries are juicy, have a delightful flavor and are good for you. Strawberries are loaded with antioxidants that have inflammatory properties, so they are beneficial for arthritis, cancer, neurological disorders and other diseases. They also contain a variety of nutrients that are beneficial for your body and are considered a super food. Some nutrients found in strawberries include: vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, protein, vitamin K and pholate. Like pears, strawberries are a good source of fiber, which aids in the digestion process. While strawberries don’t contain as much iron as some other types of fruit, they do help contribute to iron absorption. That’s because strawberries contain a high amount of vitamin C (roughly 100 mg) and foods rich in vitamin C help individuals absorb iron.  Strawberries have other other health benefits, as well. 

Health Benefits Of Strawberries

Helps With Heart Health

Heart disease is a big problem around the world. The good news is that eating the right types of food can help you avoid it. Strawberries are an anti-inflammatory food, so they help reduce inflammation, which has been shown to contribute to heart disease. Strawberries have also been shown to improve HDL (Good) cholesterol, as well as blood pressure. Additionally, strawberries are high in antioxidants, which helps fight oxidation, which has been linked to heart attacks and strokes. 

Cancer Prevention

Cancer is prevalent in our society today and is identified by abnormal cell growth. Often times it is caused by oxidative stress and chronic inflammation in the body. Since strawberries are anti-inflammatory and contain high amounts of vitamin C, they have been shown to have protective properties, which may help in cancer prevention. In addition, they have been shown to inhibit tumor growth with several types of  cancer in animals. Further research on humans is needed to more fully understand how strawberries can affect cancer growth.

Helps Detoxify Your Body

While strawberries make a tasty snack, did you know they can help detoxify your body? That’s right! Strawberries are rich in vitamin A and vitamin C, which play a part in the detoxification process. They are also rich in fiber, which helps with digestion and works to keep your gut healthy. Many people these days eat a lot of processed and fast foods that are often loaded with sugar, fat and unhealthy oils. Eating strawberries and other fruit and vegetables is important, as your body needs plenty of nutrient dense foods to combat their ill effects and promote good gut flora. Make sure you include strawberries or plenty of other rainbow colored foods in your diet.

Strawberries not only make a great snack, but can be used in salads and desserts. You can also add them to oatmeal, yogurt or your smoothie. Strawberries are both delicious and nutritious. 

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¹Ldraxe.com/strawberry-nutrition/.

²“www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/strawberries#nutrition.

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