Strawberries are full of nutrients, antioxidants, vitamins, and essential minerals. They are one of the most delicious superfoods that are good for your overall health including cardiovascular health, eyesight, combating various types of cancers, brain functions, supports the immune system, is excellent for skin, and much more. You can have them fresh, frozen, smoothie, or even add them to your yogurt. You should include strawberries to your diet as much as you can. They are also an ideal snack for those who want to shed pounds. Learn to enjoy the natural sugar and sweetness of this antioxidant-packed fruit. Here are 7 benefits of strawberries that will surprise you. Eat your way to a healthier you!
[divider title=”1. Good for eyesight” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Strawberries are loaded with antioxidants for example flavonoids, vitamin C, phenolic acid, and ellagic acid. They help to improve eyesight, promote eye health and prevent eyesight problems that come with age such as cataracts and muscular degeneration. You may not be able to escape the difficulty with vision focus as you age, but with proper diet and eye care, you will be able to prolong and maintain healthy eyes. Consuming foods that are rich in beta-carotene, for example sweet potatoes, will also help to maintain good eyesight.
[divider title=”2. Combat various types of cancer” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
As you know that strawberries are packed with good nutrients, vitamins, essential minerals, and especially powerful antioxidants such as quercetin kaempferol and anthocyanin. These antioxidants help to fight against free radicals and oxidative stress, which are the culprit of cancers. Not only that, they may help to reduce inflammation in the body, inhibit growth of cancer cells, reduce tumour size and damaged cells. Hence, it may lower your risk of cancers.
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Dietary fiber, vitamins, essential minerals, and folate found in strawberries help to lower cholesterol levels, which prevent heart blockage. This allows oxygen-rich blood to flow freely and supply oxygen to the heart muscle. You should also include oatmeal, oat bran, and blueberries as well as strawberries in your daily diet for an even better effect.
[divider title=”4. Boost immune system” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Strawberries are a rich source of vitamin C which helps to strengthen the immune system, combat cold, reduce inflammation, and prevent sinus. Having a bowl of strawberries regularly will not only help you to fight flu and a common cold, but also prevent scurvy (bleeding gum). If you do not have much time to snack on strawberries, then have a DIY strawberry smoothie, and keep in the fridge. You can drink it on the go!
Check out the recipes below!
[divider title=”5. Keep premature ageing skin at bay” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Strawberries help to maintain healthy and beautiful skin due to the high amount of vitamin C and antioxidants. Strawberries make your skin radiant, prevent premature ageing, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and make your skin glow from within. Consuming an adequate amount of strawberries can also boost collagen production, which helps to maintain youthful skin.
[divider title=”6. Lower blood pressure” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Strawberries contain an adequate amount of potassium. Potassium helps to regulate blood pressure and promotes a healthy heart. This helps to regulate high blood pressure, reduce inflammation, and lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol). If you have high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, or suffer from cardiovascular health-related issues, it is highly recommended to consume bananas, strawberries, and blueberries at least 3 times a week. You will see positive changes in no time.
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Strawberries have a high water content and contain natural sugar, which help to make you feeling full longer and suppress sugary food cravings. They contain very low calories, no fat, low in sugar and sodium, rich in nutrients, dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You will get to enjoy a bowl of snacks with low calories, compared to potato chips. You can also try to make frozen strawberries or a DIY smoothie.
Let food be your medicine! Enjoy and cherish what nature has to offer. Eat right for your health and well-being.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
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