What are strawberries good for?
Strawberries are one of the most beautiful of fruits, with their deep red color sprinkled with golden seeds. Not only is a strawberry pretty to look at, but it has a distinctive sweet fragrance that tells you a strawberry is in residence.
Strawberries are good for you and are one of the healthiest fruits you can consume. All berries are great for you as they are full of minerals, vitamins and other nutrients. Choosing a strawberry instead of a candy bar when you are having a sweet craving is one of the best things you can do for yourself.
Benefits of Eating Strawberries
Strawberries are full of antioxidants and phytonutrients. The ruby red hue of strawberries is caused by anthocyanins and they are a powerful antioxidant that aids in the protection of the cell structures within your body. The phenol contained in strawberries also makes them heart friendly. It also aids in fighting certain cancers and also has anti-inflammatory properties.
There is also a substance called ellagitannin in a strawberry and it is said to reduce the rate of fatality in certain cancers. A study was done that showed that those people that ate the most strawberries were said to have a less of a chance to develop certain cancers than those that ate few or no strawberries at all.
So the next time you are craving a sweet treat, look no further than the pretty, sweet strawberry that will benefit your health and tickle your taste buds.
Strawberry Resources:
- Easy-Strawberry-Recipes.com — Find out how eating just eight strawberries per day (only 45 calories) will strengthen your memory and lead you to a healthier heart. Check out our easy strawberry recipes, nutrition information, strawberry festivals, and even a strawberry cartoon.
- Strawberry Pie – Garden designer P. Allen Smith’s recipe for strawberry pie.
- Growing Strawberries – Heaps of support and pots of advice for the budding gardener! Send us your questions or great ideas and subscribe to our FREE monthly ezine.
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