Strawberries are delicious, but they are also nutritious, and ideally should be a part of everyone’s daily diet. You’ll enjoy some health advantages by eating strawberries regularly, and the best part is strawberries are one of the most delicious fruits.
what is strawberry ?
what is strawberry ?
The definition of strawberry is “The strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a hybrid species that is cultivated worldwide for its fruit.The fruit (which is not actually a berry, but an aggregate accessory fruit ) is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in prepared foods such as fruit juice, pies, ice creams, and milkshakes.”
What’s so nutritionally good about strawberries?
here the data from the government standards for food labeling that are found in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s “Reference Values for Nutrition Labeling.
Strawberries contain a range of nutrients, with vitamin C heading the group. They also contain significant levels of phytonutrients and antioxidants, which fight free radicals.
Strawberries contain a range of nutrients, with vitamin C heading the group. They also contain significant levels of phytonutrients and antioxidants, which fight free radicals.
In addition to vitamin C, strawberries also provide an excellent source of vitamin K and manganese, as well as folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Health benefit of strawberry.
New evidence suggests that strawberries can play a significant role in heart health. A recent study conducted at the Harvard School of Public Health found that participants eating the most strawberries had the lowest blood levels of C-reactive protein, a marker for inflammation in the blood vessels, and slightly lower cholesterol levels than those who consumed fewer strawberries. Another study found that strawberry eaters have lower blood pressure than non-strawberry eaters. Further, strawberries are a good source of potassium, which helps regulate electrolytes in the body, lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. Strawberries’ folate, fiber, and vitamin C also provide heart-protective benefits and powerful antioxidants which help protect cells from free radical damage, thereby curtailing the risk for cancer. And Strawberry can also enchance physical beauty.
Healties way of the preparing strawberry.
Strawberry are among the most sweet natural and healthy foods. It’s something you can eat and enjoy without feeling guilty! However, care must be taken in washing them before you eat them. This’s healthiest way of preparing strawberry. Run the strawberries under tap water. You can do them individually or just hold the whole box up to the water if it is plastic and has holes on the bottom. In the long run it is much better to wash them all at once at first than one at a time as you eat them.
Dry off the strawberries. Wipe them down with paper towels until they are completely dry. They can get moldy if you leave them wet.
Put the strawberries you won’t be eating in the refrigerator, because they taste best cold. Note: Only wash what you will be eating right away. Strawberries keep better dry.
Hold the strawberry by the stem and take a few bites for each strawberry. Do not be afraid to eat the seeds on the side.
Few Ideas Quick Preparing of Strawberry.
First, Add sliced strawberries to mixed green salad or maybe you can layer sliced strawberries, whole blueberries and plain yogurt in a wine glass to make a parfait dessert. Blend strawberries with a little bit of orange juice, it’s also a good idea. And you can add strawberries to some food to give them a more vibrant taste and texture.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Strawberry has advantages because it has lowest blood levels of C -reactive protein, a marker for inflammation in the blood vessels, and slightly lower cholesterol levels than those who consumed fewer strawberries. It contain some elements such as vitamin C, manganese, folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vit.B5, vit.B6, cooper, magnesium and omega 3 fatty acid. So, consuming strawberry is good for health.
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