Eat Strawberries and enjoy life
/Strawberries, frozen or fresh have more benefits in addition to being tasty.
Blood Pressure
Those who have high blood pressure are highly recommended to include strawberries in their everyday diet. Strawberries are enriched in potassium, so they negate the effects of sodium in body and help to balance your blood pressure. So they are a very good source of potassium for those with blood pressure.
Boost Immunity
Vitamin C is known as immunity booster and a powerful source of antioxidant. Strawberries are enriched in vitamin C. Just 1 serving cup of strawberry contains 51.5 mg vitamin C. This amount is about half of the daily requirement. So if you double this serving size, you can get 100% amount of your daily vitamin C need.
Constipation
In order to minimize constipation you need to eat sufficient amount of fiber. Fruits and vegetables such as strawberries are high in fiber and can help to keep you hydrated and regulate your bowel movements.
Diabetes
Strawberries are a wise choice for diabetes since they are high in fiber and have a low glycemic index. The combination of these two elements helps to regulate blood sugar and keep it stable through the avoidance of extreme highs and lows in blood sugar.
Help Fight Cancer
Antioxidants and phytochemicals are known two best sources that prevent cancer. They work together in protecting your body against cancer. Ellagic acid, s phytochemical, yields anti-cancer properties by suppressing cancer cell growth. On the other hand, antioxidants negate the potentially negative effect they can have on your body. Guess what? Strawberries are rich in both substances!
Stroke
Antioxidants, kaempferol (a flavonoid), and anthocyanins are three antioxidants that help to reduce the formation of harmful blood cells linked to stroke. Strawberry is a good source to find them.
Wight Management
Strawberries contain around 28 kCal per serving. They are also fat free, low in sugar, and sodium. You can eat 3-4 strawberries between meals without even thinking about getting weight.