Strawberry Health Benefits
Strawberries have a lof of health benefits. They provide us with a lot of nutrients and are a low-carb fruit. Strawberries, along with the rest of the berries, provide strong antioxidants. These antioxidants include Vitamin C, quercetin, and Ellagic acid, which, among other things, prevent heart diseases and have anti-aging properties. They also destroy the free radicals that harm cells and can lead to cancer. Strawberries contain polyphenols, flavonoids (anthocyanins), fiber, and vitamins. Flavonols (such as quercetin) are powerful antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous properties. Anthocyanins can lower cancer risk, LDL oxidation, myocardial infarction, and age-related neurodegenerative disorders. They also have anti-inflammatory properties. Strawberries are also used to achieve weight loss and manage obesity. However, it does not mean that eating Strawberries can cure you of something serious. While you can benefit from eating fresh strawberries, you should always consult your doctor before taking an alternative supplement to your medications.
Uses
Besides the medicinal purposes that Strawberries have, they are consumed fresh or dried and they make good jams, preserves, and good wine.
Strawberry Nutrition Facts
Some of the most important nutrients of raw strawberries provided by the USDA are shown below. For more information, please visit the USDA official website 1.
- Calories: 32 kcal
- Water: 90.95 g
- Protein: 0.67 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.68 g
- Sugars: 4.89 g
- Dietary fiber: 2.0 g
- Fat: 0.3 g
Vitamins and Minerals
- Vitamin C: 58.8 mg (98% DV)
- Manganese: 0.386 mg (19% DV)
- Folate: 24 μg (6% DV)
- Potassium: 153 mg (4% DV)
- Magnesium: 13 mg (3% DV)
- Calcium 16 mg
- Vitamin K: 2.2 μg (3% DV)
1 cup of strawberries is approximately 150 gr.
Further reading
- 10 Health Benefits of Strawberries
- 15 Interesting facts about strawberries
- History, Global Production, and Key Varieties of Strawberries
- How to Grow Strawberries in Your Garden or Balcony
- Strawberry Soil Requirements, Cultivation Systems, and Plant Density
- How and Why to cultivate Strawberries in a Hydroponic system
- Strawberry Propagation Methods
- When and How to Irrigate Strawberries
- Heat Stress in Strawberry Production: Effects, Cultivar Variability, and Solutions
- How to Fertilize Strawberry Plants
- How to Prune Strawberries
- The Most Important Strawberry Pests & Diseases and Management Strategies
- Strawberry Yield, Harvest, and Storage
References
https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-search?query=strawberries&type=Foundation
