Strawberry: Facts and Health Benefits
Strawberries are a delicious fruit. Watch our latest video to learn about their health benefits.
The cultivation of strawberries originated in Europe in the 18th century and by the 19th century, most countries started cultivating their own varieties of strawberries. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and are commonly used to make desserts. Strawberries are produced for both immediate consumption and for processing like frozen, canned or juice. Strawberry is used to make jams, ice creams, strawberry syrups and much more.
Some interesting Facts about Strawberries:
1. Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries where you can buy everything from strawberry jam to strawberry beer.
2. Strawberries can be pickled when they are unripe.
3. Ancient Romans believed that they had medicinal powers.
4. In France, strawberries are believed to be aphrodisiac and is served to the newlyweds at traditional wedding breakfast in the form of creamy sweet soup.
5. Strawberry is the only fruit that has its seeds outside.
Let us now see some health Benefits of Strawberry
1. Benefits Heart Health:
Studies have found that consuming strawberries are linked to a lower risk of heart disease-related deaths.
Strawberries can prevent atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a heart disease where the arteries become narrow and hard due to plaque build-up around the artery wall.
2. Prevents Cancer:
The antioxidants work against cancer prevention. Strawberries contain antioxidants and can prevent tumor growth and decrease inflammation in the body. Several studies suggest that strawberries can help prevent cancer
3. Regulates Blood Pressure:
Strawberries have a high potassium content and are beneficial for people who have high blood pressure and balance the body’s sodium content.
4. Prevent Diabetes:
Strawberries are a healthy choice for diabetics as a considerable amount of fiber helps regulate sugar in the body while avoiding the extreme high and lows in sugar spikes.
Fiber gives the feeling of fullness for a longer period of time. It reduces the urge to snack on munchies and therefore reduces sugar spikes.
5. Promotes Prenatal Health:
Strawberries contain folate, which is essential for pregnant women and women trying to conceive.
Folate is essential for the development of a baby's brain, skull and spinal cord. The folic acid in strawberries also helps prevent certain birth defects like spina bifida.
Strawberries contain several vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The health benefit of this fruit includes reducing diabetes, preventing cancer, regulating blood pressure and more.
Including strawberries in your diet can help keep you in the pink of health.
