At peak during spring and early summer, strawberries are sweet, tart, and juicy. Apart from their delicious taste, strawberries offer an abundance of health and wellness benefits. As a great source of fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, strawberries can benefit your health in the following ways.
Just one serving of strawberries offers about 150 percent of the body’s daily vitamin C requirement. This is essential for helping the body fight off infection and disease, from the common cold to the flu. Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that damage healthy DNA.
Strawberries are an excellent source of potassium, which counters the effects of sodium in the body and reduces blood pressure. In addition to battling hypertension and related cardiovascular disease, a diet rich in potassium can help lower mortality risk in general.
Free radicals contribute to the inflammation and deterioration of the muscles and tissues of the body. As a result, the joints don’t function as they should and harmful toxins build up, causing conditions like arthritis and gout. The antioxidants in strawberries help detoxify the body and reduce inflammation.
Special components found in strawberries called flavonoids have the power to fight cancer and oxidative stress. These flavonoids, such as anthocyanins, quercetin, and kaempferol act as a defensive line against the development of cancer and tumors.
The presence of flavonoids, ellagic acid, and phenolic phytochemicals in strawberries reduces one’s risk of age-related vision problems like macular degeneration. These antioxidant compounds scavenge and trap free radicals, preventing them from damaging healthy ocular structures.
Strawberries are relatively low on the glycemic index, meaning they don’t cause extreme spikes in blood sugar after consumption. The dietary fiber provided by strawberries also helps regulate glucose, too. Making strawberries a part of a balanced diet can reduce one’s risk of diabetes or improve existing diabetes symptoms.
The abundance of antioxidants in strawberries also offers protection against stroke by preventing the formation of blood clots. In addition, the potassium in strawberries acts as a vasodilator that improves the flow of blood to the brain, reducing one’s risk of stroke.
These bright red berries also benefit your emotional and mental functioning. The seeds of strawberries contain the omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, which has been proven to improve mood. Surprisingly, the mood-enhancing advantages of ALA is comparable to the mood-stabilizing effects of the commonly prescribed drug valproic acid.
Since strawberries deliver immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory benefits, they are a great weapon against allergies. They contain a special anti-allergy flavonoid called fisetin, which helps the body’s immune cells control inflammatory reactions to allergens.
The vitamin C in strawberries is used by the body to produce collagen, a protein essential to skin health. A healthy supply of collagen helps skin stay soft and springy while also repairing damaged skin cells. In addition, vitamin C serves as a free radical-scavenger, fighting the development of skin cancer and premature aging.
It’s good to know that strawberries have 150% of the daily vitamin C requirement. I’m wanting to make strawberry smoothies this weekend for our neighborhood party. I’ll have to find a lot of strawberries that I can put in the blender. https://freshlypreserved.com/collections/fruits/products/strawberries
I like how you mentioned that you could get up to 150 percent of your daily vitamin C requirements just from eating strawberries. My wife is thinking of going to a strawberry picking farm because she noticed last week that we weren’t eating enough nutritious fruits and vegetables. I think it’s a good idea for my wife to consider all of her options when choosing a reputable place to get fruit from so we can get all the nutrients we need from what we eat as a family. http://czajkowskifarm.com/
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i add some information about avocado Fruits
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Love strawberries had no idea how good they really are, go to Aldi or Lidl for the best deal, a large box around £2.50, £4.00 in Tesco’s.
WOW! Bananas have ALWAYS been my favorite fruit. However now knowing the BP lowering traits that strawberries contain, they are now definitely an extremely close 2nd. Thank you for the education👏
After eating my morning meal I mix 1cup orange juice hand full of blue berries hand full of strawberries mix with high speed blender than drink this is every morning it taste great and it is great for the body.
I recently read that our liver is so important in our body. If you have fatigue and brain fog it may be because your liver is clogged up. Our livers get especially damaged when we drink alcoholic drinks. I have been eating Mass amounts of cilantro and cucumbers has a salad with a lot of dressing and it’s really yummy and easy to eat and this is one of the main things that clean your livers out also drinking water with lemon juice is also a great way to clean out your liver and what’s your liver is clean your body will work better
Thanks for your helpful information
Thanks for the info !
I knew strawberries were good for us but damn you could probably live off of strawberries alone
Starowburry is best furit in the world😁
Thank you so much. Since I have Eye problem I will add strawberries as a snack during my lunch time.
Very Helpful
THANKS FOR THE INFORMATIVE INFORMATION ON STRAWBERRY I WILL APPY THIS INFORMATION TO MY DIET SOON.
Thanks for sharing so many benefits this tasty fruit has to offer. I now Will spend more of my quite time with a bowl of strawberries verses a bag of chips.
Helps me avoid symptoms of acid reflux and allergies…. very good fruit also!!!…
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Really … I too didnt kbow the wonders of strawberries😊. Here now i m sitting with a bowl full of strawberries Enjoying…..
Waooo, not knowing earlier the so beneficiary affects in such a tiny fruit.
Also thx for giving all related comprehensive brief.
Strawberry is a so awesome fruit in the world and your description about the strawberry is so nice friend. Strawberry Benefits
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Winifred Joseph
April 02, 2022
I bought a case of strawberries yesterday. The thought entered my mind what are the benefits of strawberries. When I looked it up I was blown out of
the water. Thank you so much for the helpful information. Lowers blood pressure, treats arthritis and gout. I never had a clue that strawberries would
help with these various symptoms. Thanks for opening up my eyes to the power of the strawberry. Sincerely Winifred!