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Emrana Perveen
9 amazing Nutritional health
benefits of Strawberries
They are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
that are good for your heart and blood sugar. These berries are an excellent
source of vitamin C and minerals such as potassium and manganese.
Strawberries are bright red, sweet, and juicy and can
be used in jellies, desserts, and jams.
These berries are full of fiber aids digestion and
help in weight loss.
1. Protect and refresh our heart:
The abundance of antioxidants and polyphenols in strawberries make it an ideal food to protect your heart from disease. Strawberries contain anthocyanin’s (the antioxidants responsible for their red color) that protect the lining of the circulatory a system, thus controlling blood pressure by protecting the arteries from plaque formation.
2. Prevent and fight cancer:
Strawberries
are an exceptional source of vitamin C and fiber, which have been shown to
protect against both esophageal and colon cancer.
According to the American Institute of Cancer
Research, the antacid properties of strawberries can be attributed to the
presence of allergic acid - a phytochemical that can prevent skin, lung, and
bladder and breast cancer.
Alzheimer's acid acts as an anticancer agent in a
variety of ways - it acts as an antioxidant, slows down the production of
cancer cells and helps the body destroy certain types of carcinogens.
3. Boost our Immunity:
Strawberries are a great
source of vitamin C. In fact, a single serving of strawberries contains more
vitamin C than oranges. Vitamin C has been shown to trigger immune-boosting
antibodies, which ultimately increase your body's ability to fight infections
A study conducted in Switzerland found that vitamin
C supplementation improved various components of the immune system.
According to research conducted by doctors in South
Africa, vitamin C supplementation increases the concentration of
immunoglobulin, an antibody and a key component of the immune system. Strawberries
also are known to fight allergies and asthma.
4. Fight against our Blood pressure:
As already
mentioned, strawberries contain anthocyanins which are powerful antioxidants
that relaxes the lining of blood vessels and open them, thereby lowering blood
pressure.
Strawberries are rich in potassium, a nutrient that
helps control blood pressure.
5. Prevent our hair fall:
As already discussed,
strawberries are a great source of vitamin C - a nutrient that promotes iron
absorption and promotes hair growth. It has also been found that this nutrient
deficiency can lead to split ends Vitamins can also treat dandruff.
It is also believed that silica in strawberries can speed up hair growth by slowing down hair growth. However, there's no scientific evidence behind this claim.
You can prepare strawberry hair mask which can help
you deal with your hair problems Mix strawberry paste (2 berries) with extra
virgin copra oil and honey (1 tablespoon each). Apply to your scalp and leave
it on for 20 minutes, which can wash your hair in cold water post It must be
done on a clean scalp, usually in the morning after your bath. This mask also
prevents the growth of fungus on the scalp - the magnesium in the berry takes
care of this problem.
6. Keep our teeth free from disease:
Strawberries contain malic acid which acts as a binder and eliminates tooth enlargement. This means you can use this fruit to whiten teeth. You can simply grind the strawberries with a fork and mix in the baking soda until you get the smooth mixture. Spread the mixture on your teeth using a soft toothbrush. Leave it for 5 minutes, brush well with toothpaste and rinse.
However, do not over eat it as fruit acids can
damage your enamel.
7. Support your pregnancy health:
Strawberry foliate
is a rich source. From one cup of raw strawberries you get about 40 micrograms
of foliate. This is about 10% of the recommended daily intake. According to
research, foliate is important in pregnancy because it can prevent neural tube
defects. It is also important for the health of the mother.
8. Fight against cholesterol:
Strawberries are known
to contain pectin, a type of soluble fiber that lowers LDL (bad cholesterol)
levels in the body.
According to a New Orleans study, several types of
soluble fiber, including pectin, have been shown to lower LDL levels.
According to a joint analysis by Italian and Spanish
scientists, regular consumption of 500 grams of strawberries for a month
reduced LDL levels.
9. Improve our brain Health:
The
credit goes to the antioxidants again. Strawberries with a high content of
antioxidants protect brain cells from damage caused by free radicals. They also
change the way neurons in the brain communicate with each other. It ultimately
improves brain health.
A study conducted by Harvard researchers at Brigham
and Women's Hospital found that feeding strawberries could delay memory loss in
older women over time. This advantage can be attributed to the presence of
flavonoids in strawberries. Also, it has been found that taking increased
amounts of anthocyanins helps reduce memory.
According to research by researchers at Tufts
University and Baltimore County, Maryland, most brain diseases (including
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's) are caused by an increase in the amount of certain
toxic proteins. However, the use of strawberries has been found to promote the
brain's natural home system (also called autophagy), which reduces the
transmission of this protein.
Strawberries are commonly used in desserts and ice
cream. Their extracts are also used as archives for various products. Due to
their sweet and juicy taste, they can be eaten whole like other fruits.
(All information Collect by Google study and picture
credit Pixabay)
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