8 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF STRAWBERRY

 

 It's a fruit cultivated world wide, and which is also largely recognized for it's nice aroma, bright red colour, and sweetness.

They are used for the production of so many processed items, which includes ice cream, juice etc

In 2017, the world production recorded was 9.2 million tonnes, in which China alone produced 40% of it.

The health benefits of strawberry includes;

1. STRENGTHEN THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

   Just One strawberry can greatly provide the recommended amount of Vitamin C your body need to function for a day.

And this very aspect is very important, because it can enable your body to fight any infection or disease that will want to penetrate your cells, keeping you healthy in the process.

2. BRINGS DOWN BLOOD PRESSURE

Now you might be wondering how  this can be possible? Or how can this delicious fruit, that is only used by many for food purposes now help to reduce blood pressure.

Well it's no magic, This is possible due to the amount of potassium contained in it.

And potassium can usually counter any negative effect of sodium, Not only that it's also good for hypertension and any heart related disease.

3. FIGHTS AGAINST CANCER

Did you know that just by simply enjoying yourself with strawberry, you're also fighting the possibility of ever having "CANCER"?

That's how unique this fruit is, The flavonoids contained in strawberries, which includes Anthocyanin, Quercetin and kaempferol act as a defence line that prevents or fights against the risk of cancer and growing of tumor.

4. CONTROL BLOOD SUGAR

Strawberries can help control your blood sugar from ever increasing, because of its low glycetic index and dietary fiber.

All this factors reduce your risk of diabetes. The dietary fiber can help control high intake of glucose that can increase your blood sugar.

5. PREVENTS POSSIBILITY OF STROKE

Strawberries prevents blood clothing because of it's antioxidants, And in the process reducing your risk of stroke.

The potassium it contains has a way of enabling the free flow of blood to your brain.

6. IMPROVES EYESIGHT

The ellagic acid, flavonoids and phenolic phytochemicals contained strawberries reduce your risk of having eye related problems.

Because all this unique content found in strawberries help trap the free radicals that can destroy your ocular structure.

7. FIGHTS ALLERGY REACTION

Due to the anti-allergy flavonoids called fisetin presents in strawberries, It helps to boost your body immune cell to fight against any inflammation that may arise from any allergy reaction.

8. HELP IMPROVE MOOD

Strawberries contain some important acids (Omega-3 fatty acid and Alpha-linolenic Acid) that has been proven to be very beneficial to your emotional and mental health and mood in general.

 And that will be all, Develop the habit of eating STRAWBERRY to enhance your health.