How Strawberries Help Protect Our Body From Various Diseases
Strawberries are one of the world’s most popular berries. They have a sweet, slightly tart taste. This small yet mighty fruit is loaded with various nutrients that help keep our body at its optimum health. They’re an excellent source of vitamin C, folate, manganese, potassium fiber, antioxidants, and plant compounds.
Here are some of the reasons why our body will thank us for adding strawberries to our plate.
Helps Boost Immunity
Helps Protect The Heart
The fiber and potassium content in strawberries also supports heart health.
In a 2019 report, results showed that the anthocyanin in strawberries has links to a lower risk of a type of heart attack known as myocardial infarction.
Moreover, strawberries also contain the flavonoid quercetin which is a natural anti-inflammatory that appears to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
Helps Improve Digestion
May Help Stave Off Diabetes
Helps Maintain A Healthy Vision
May Help Fight Cancer
According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, the anticancer properties of strawberries are mainly attributed to its ellagic acid content – a phytochemical that can prevent cancers of the breast, bladder, skin, and lung.
How ellagic acid works? – it acts as an antioxidant, slows down the production of cancer cells, and helps the body in destroying certain types of carcinogens.
Younger-Looking Skin
Achieve a refreshing, younger-looking, and glowing skin with the help of strawberries. Simply mix two or three mashed strawberries and two tablespoons of honey to create a DIY face mask. Spread it on the skin and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
How To Enjoy More Strawberries?
- Enjoy strawberries as is.
- Use sliced or chopped strawberries as an unexpected garnish for hummus or black bean soup.
- Use them to enhance savory meals, such as our favorite salad, stir fry, or whole-grain dish.
- Use strawberry sauce to drizzle pancakes or almond butter toast.
- Warm sliced strawberries over low heat in lemon water with freshly grated ginger root and top with chopped dark chocolate, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut.
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