Strawberries

Why Should You Eat Strawberries?

Did you know that only eight strawberries will provide 140% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C for your lovely kid? What about knowing that if all strawberries produced in California annually are laid berry to berry would go 15 times around the world? Well. Perhaps you may not have known that but basically, those facts show you the health benefits and economic or agricultural production of strawberries.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the annual per capita consumption of both fresh and frozen strawberries is around 4.85 pounds; this may be because of the high rate of consumption in every household which is around 94%. As a matter of fact, in every state in the US, you expect to see strawberry farming. You should also know strawberries are delicate and require you to handle them gently so as to prevent bruising.

In the years past, you could not find strawberries all around the year but this has been suppressed by today’s shipping technology which comes along with their resilient hybrid which ensures that strawberries are available all around the year. According to the California Strawberry Advisory Board, California strawberries are available in January through November but the peak and best quality besides supply are from March to May. Why then do you need to take strawberries? Let’s explore more.

Health Benefits of Strawberries

It is a fact that fresh strawberries are not only the most popular but also the most refreshing and healthy treats on earth. Actually, over 53% of 7-9-year-olds selected strawberries as their favourite fruit and just a cup of these fruits contains 55 Calories. Why should you be left behind in enjoying the benefits that come along with this fruit?

Consuming vegetables and fruits are becoming popular daily due to an increase in the diseases that comes along with eating animal foods.  Basically, fruits are associated with healthy skin and hair, increased energy, decreased mortality rate etc. Let’s look at the health benefits of strawberries.

  • Reduces the Risks of Heart Disease

According to a study from Harvard University, regular consumption of anthocyanins that are found in berries decreases the chances of heart diseases by 32% in middle-aged and young women. It protects you from any damages caused by lipoprotein cholesterol in animal food. High levels of polyphenol content in strawberries reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease by reducing platelet building up and blood pressure. Also, strawberries lower a certain amino acid which is contained in the blood and is responsible for damaging the inner lining of arteries.

  • Reduces the Risks of Stroke

The antioxidants in strawberries have shown to reduce the formation of harmful blood clots associated with heart strokes. High potassium in these berries reduces stroke also.

  • Erases Cancer

The powerful antioxidants in strawberry will always reduce the possibility of tumour growth and other inflammation in your body. Basically, cancer is a multiplication of growth of cells.

  • Reduces Blood Pressure

High sodium content in your blood makes your body to be at risk of getting high blood pressure. Intake of strawberries which contain potassium reduces the level of sodium hence reducing chances of blood pressure. Potassium decreases the risk of contracting all diseases by 20%.

  • Reduces chances of constipation, allergies, asthma, diabetes, depression

Nutritional Value of Strawberry

Strawberries are very rich in antioxidants like flavonoids, phenolic phytochemicals, ellagic acid, anthocyanins, quercetin, kaempferol etc. which directly translates to great health to you. Strawberries also contain the following nutrients:

  • Polyphenols
  • Vitamin C
  • Folate
  • Potassium
  • Manganese
  • Dietary fiber
  • Magnesium

All these contribute to the overall health benefits that come along with this fruit.