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Everyone knows that strawberries are delicious. However, did you know
just what a nutritional powerhouse they are? Here are eight reasons to
include strawberries in your diet.
Diet
One cup of strawberries contains over 13% of the RDA of dietary fiber,
yet only 43 calories. The dietary fiber in strawberries helps to keep
digestion regular, as well as lowers blood pressure and curbs
overeating.
Antioxidants
Strawberries contain a chemical compound called phenols. Anthocyanin, a
particular phenol abundantly found in strawberries, lends the rich red
color to the fruit. Though anthocyanin is known to have antioxidant
properties within the fruit, it is debated as to whether the antioxidant
agents in anthocyanin-rich foods can be absorbed into the body once
digested. Fortunately, however, it is known that when anthocyanin-rich
foods are consumed, the body's uric acid levels increase, which serves
as an antioxidant agent.
Anti-Inflammatory
The phenols in strawberries also fight against many inflammatory
disorders, such as osteoarthritis, asthma and atherosclerosis, by
inhibiting the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) in the same way that the
drugs aspirin and ibuprofen do. Strawberries, however, do not carry
unwanted side effects like stomach and intestinal bleeding.
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Camera - Nikon
Model - D7000
Exposure - 1/125s
Aperture - F16
Focal Length - 50mm
ISO Value - 400 |
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Camera - Nikon
Model - D7000
Exposure - 1/125s
Aperture - F16
Focal Length - 50mm
ISO Value - 400 |
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Camera - Nikon
Model - D7000
Exposure - 1/125s
Aperture - F16
Focal Length - 50mm
ISO Value - 400 |