Strawberries are a popular fruit around the world not only for their sweet taste, but also for their miraculous benefits for your health.
Strawberries contain more vitamin C than oranges (of the same weight) and are often used to cleanse the digestive system. In addition, strawberries also contain many healthy substances.
Nutritionist Nigel Denby said: “Strawberries have cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory and most importantly anti-cancer effects. They rank among the healthiest foods in the world.”
Strawberries contain 10 times more vitamin C than an apple
In 100 g of strawberries contain 35 g of vitamin C, which is said to be twice as much as an orange and 10 times more than an apple, helping the body to increase resistance, beautiful skin.
In Vietnam, strawberries are suitable for cold climates such as Da Lat, Sa Pa … Strawberry in the shape of a chicken heart, red, sweet, sweet and sour, lots of water, no shell. .
General practitioner Bui Dac Sang of the Academy of Science and Technology said that strawberries are rich in vitamin C, protein, fat … A diet rich in vitamin C helps eliminate colds and flu, increases the resistance of the body. Due to the very high vitamin C content, strawberries are also effective in toning the eyes and reducing dark circles. The anthocyannidin in strawberries works to burn fat, promote weight loss, treat acne, beautify the skin, and slow down the aging process. Strawberries are great for pregnant women.
The antioxidants in strawberries are 3 times higher than red grapes and 10 times higher than tomatoes, which prevents cancer and atherosclerosis. The minerals in strawberries are also plentiful, working to regulate the body’s acid and alkali balance, health and flexibility. In particular, the organic acids in strawberries have the effect of breaking down lipids in food, stimulating digestion and appetite. The pectin contained in strawberries is quite abundant in water retention, stimulates gastric juice and improves intestinal contraction, facilitates bowel movements, eliminates excess cholesterol and heavy metals. Therefore, strawberries are very good for treating coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, fibrous arteries, constipation, weakness, anemia …
In oriental medicine, strawberries have a sour, sweet, fresh taste, lung tonic, regulate digestive functions, nourish the body, detoxify, tone the blood, benefits for the stomach, digestion of fats, laxative … Cough results , loss of appetite, anemia, weakness, drunkenness …
Prevent cancer
Strawberries are a rich source of antioxidants such as anthocyanins and ellagic acid which have anti-cancer effects.
The anthocyanin present in strawberries is responsible for the characteristic red color of this fruit. It works to eliminate harmful free radicals in the blood. These free radicals can damage and alter tissues leading to the formation of cancer cells.
Strawberries are a rich source of antioxidants.
The ellagic acid content in strawberries has been scientifically proven to prevent the growth of tumors in cancers of the lung, esophagus, breast, cervix and tongue.
Scientists have found that the antioxidants in strawberries can prevent the growth of liver cancer cells in humans, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry.
Another study in the United States showed that strawberries can reduce the effects of carcinogens found in tobacco.
Prevent vision loss
Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C. This has been scientifically proven for a long time.
A study published in the Archives of Opthalmology found that eating more fruits rich in vitamin C can reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration by 36%.
Macular degeneration is considered to be the leading cause of vision loss in older people.
Strawberries are great for the eyes, because like many other vegetables rich in vitamin C, strawberries help reduce the risk of cataracts and are good for eye function.
Weight control
The flavonoids in strawberries can prevent age-related weight gain.
Strawberries are also considered a weight management food. Recent studies show that strawberries are one of the fruits that, if eaten every day, will help in weight loss. Scientists have found that the flavonoids in strawberries can prevent age-related weight gain by boosting metabolism and reducing appetite. So, if you are planning to lose weight, include strawberries in your daily food list.
Cholesterol reduction
Strawberries help lower cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. A recent study found that adding strawberries to the diet of obese people significantly reduced bad cholesterol levels.
Against aging
The researchers found that male rats with a diet high in strawberries showed reduced symptoms of aging brain function due to age. These mice also improved learning and motor skills.
Only eight strawberries a day is enough for a mature woman to obtain folate.
This may be related to the fact that strawberries contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for maintaining brain health.
Beneficial for the fetus
Folic acid, also known as folate, is one of the few vitamins known to prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida that affect 1,500 babies in the UK each year.
Only 8 strawberries a day is enough for a mature woman to obtain folate. Folic acid is an essential component of cerebrospinal fluid and helps in the production of red blood cells.
Good for the digestive system
Strawberries contain high amounts of fiber that is scientifically proven to lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and bowel disorders.
A single strawberry has only 47 calories but contains 3.5 grams of fiber – about a tenth of the daily fiber requirement for an adult.
Anti-swelling, inflammation
Strawberries are also among the foods that often contain the most pesticide residues.
Some of the fruit’s phenols inhibit the activity of an enzyme called yclo-oxygenase, or COX. This enzyme has been shown to be one of the factors responsible for arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. Medicines to treat these diseases can cause bleeding from the intestines, but if you take strawberries, they are absolutely safe and have the same effect.
Prevent diabetes
Strawberries also help prevent type 2 diabetes. According to scientists in the United States, strawberries are a very good food for diabetics because they have a low glycemic index and contain many vitamins, antioxidants and fiber.
In addition, the anthocyanins found in strawberries also help improve insulin resistance, a risk factor for heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
But…
A word of warning: Strawberries are also a common food that often causes allergic reactions ranging from mild to life-threatening.
Strawberries are also among the foods that often contain the most pesticide residues. People with kidney or gallbladder problems should avoid strawberries because they contain oxalates – a chemical commonly found in foods that are difficult for the body to digest.
If you eat strawberries in excess, they can cause semen in the body and health problems. Oxalates also interfere with the absorption of calcium. If you are taking calcium for osteoporosis, you should eat strawberries 2-3 hours before taking calcium supplements.
