Did you know that strawberries are the most popular soft fruit in the world ?
And it's not for nothing!
Not only are they sweet and mild...
But in addition they have an incredible effect on health.
So what are the benefits of strawberries?
Today, we reveal how these little treats do you good.
Here are the 9 benefits of strawberries that you did not know:
The first benefit of strawberries is the reduction of the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Women who eat 3 servings of strawberries a week are less likely to have a heart attack. And Harvard says so.
Indeed, strawberries contain flavonoids. What is that ? Things that can improve blood flow and therefore reduce blood pressure.
The fiber and potassium in strawberries also have a positive effect.
The coloring pigments of red fruits (polyphenols) are antioxidants. They help reduce arthritis and heart disease.
Scientific studies show that you need to eat at least 3 or more servings of strawberries to enjoy these benefits.
No more excuses not to enjoy it especially when it's the season!
Researchers have shown that flavonoids (the stuff we were talking about earlier) block cancer cells.
They prevent them from multiplying.
They are particularly effective against cancers of the breast, cervix and esophagus.
Strawberries are the most concentrated fruit in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight cancer and bad cholesterol.
It is cholesterol that can lead to heart disease.
The antioxidants in strawberries inhibit tumor growth and reduce inflammation.
Thanks to their high potassium content, strawberries are particularly recommended if you have high blood pressure.
In fact, they help combat the effects of salt in the body, which causes high blood pressure.
A serving of 8 strawberries (or a bowl) provides more vitamin C than an orange.
This represents 85 mg and 150% of our daily intake!
Strawberries are definitely a "superfood".
Judge for yourself:they're packed with fiber (about 3 grams per cup), iodine and folic acid.
But that's not all ! Strawberries also contain copper, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6 and omega-3.
If you are watching your weight, strawberries are your allies:low in calories and rich in nutrition.
They also contain anthocyanins which stimulate the burning of stored fat.
Studies have shown that antioxidant-rich berries can help improve learning.
They even reverse age-related cognitive decline.
Who would have thought that these little fruits could have so many virtues?
Choose medium sized strawberries that are firm, plump and deep red.
Be aware that, once picked, strawberries do not ripen more than you see.
So be careful to choose them carefully when buying.
Preferably take organic strawberries.
There you go, you know all the incredible medicinal virtues of strawberries, in addition to their good taste :-)
Yes, strawberries are good for your health!
Note that the months of ideal strawberry consumption are May, June,
July, August.
Do you know that you can easily grow strawberries? And no need to have a vegetable garden!
A small piece of garden or even a balcony or terrace is more than enough.
You just need to know various gardening tips to grow beautiful strawberries at home!
They grow easily in pots, or with a little tweaking vertically in PVC pipes.
Wild strawberries grow easily in the shade.
And you, do you eat strawberries to take advantage of their benefits? Tell us in the comments how you eat them. We can't wait to read you!
