Benefits of the Strawberry
Finding all the benefits of the strawberry has been a subject with much ongoing research. This delicious fruit has been featured in significant recent research and has demonstrated powerful antioxidant properties.
Improved Memory and Other "Tasty" Benefits of the Strawberry
A recent study performed by Tufts University and the USDA showed that the consumption of certain foods, including strawberries, can help improve short term memory.
Strawberries also contain anthocyanins which help the body battle pain and inflammation, much like Vioxx® and Celebrex®, but without the dangerous side effects.
Delicious and nutritious: strawberries are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. Low in calories and high in vitamins, strawberries may also help prevent cancer and heart disease!
Delicious, Nutritions & An Antioxidant Powerhouse
The strawberry is a superstar when it comes to antioxidant power.
1 cup of strawberries gives you 140 percent of your recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C. And they are packed with flavonoids, two in particular, called quercetin and kaempferol.
Research on these two flavonoids shows that they help keep “bad” (LDL) cholesterol from oxidizing and damaging artery walls.Chemical Scavenger
Ellargic acid — also found in raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, grapes, cherries, walnuts, pecans and Brazil nuts — acts as a scavenger to “bind” cancer-causing chemicals, making them inactive, is also found in strawberries.
It inhibits the ability of other chemicals to cause mutations in bacteria. In addition, it prevents binding of carcinogens to DNA and reduces the incidence of cancer in cultured human cells exposed to carcinogens.
Among the benefits is its ability to fight cancer and heart disease, lower LDL, decrease blood pressure, enhance memory function, inhibit rheumatoid arthritis and lower risk of stroke.
Strawberry contains Vitamin A, B, C, Thiamine, Calcium, Phosphorus and Potassium.
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