health benefits of eating strawberries
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Health Benefits of
Eating Strawberries
Helps burn stored fat
Boost short term memory
Low in Calories – High in Fiber
Ease Inflammation
Lower cardiovascular disease
Promote bone health
Prevent oesophageal cancer
Anti-aging properties
Good for weight loss
Promote eye health
Helps burn stored fat
The red coloring contains anthocyanins, which stimulate the
burning of stored fat. When a group of animals was fed a
high-fat diet along with anthocyanins, they gained 24
percent less weight than the animals eating the high-fat diet
without added anthocyanins. (The Journal of Agriculture
and Food Chemistry)
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Boost short term memory
The anthocyanins boost short term memory by 100 percent
in eight weeks. (The Journal of Agricultural and Food
Chemistry)
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Low in Calories – High in Fiber
One cup contains only 54 calories.
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Ease Inflammation
Strawberries lower blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP),
a signal of inflammation in the body. In a study, women who
ate 16 or more strawberries per week were 14 percent less
likely to have elevated levels of CRP. (Harvard School of
Public Health.)
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Lower cardiovascular disease
Flavonoids — which are responsible for the colour and
flavour of strawberries — lower the risk for heart disease.
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Promote bone health
Strawberries contain potassium, vitamin K and magnesium
which are important for bone health.
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Prevent oesophageal cancer
Studies show freeze-dried strawberry powder may help
prevent human oesophageal cancer.
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Anti-aging properties
Strawberries are filled with biotin, which helps build strong
hair and nails. They also contain the antioxidant ellagic acid,
which protects the elastic fibers in our skin to prevent
sagging.
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Good for weight loss
The compound nitrate found promotes blood flow and
oxygen in our body, which is great for weight loss.
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Promote eye health
Eating three or more servings of a fruit like strawberries may
lower the risk of macular degeneration, a condition resulting
in vision loss. (Archives of Ophthalmology)
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