WHAT STRAWBERRIES DO TO THE BODY SYSTEM

 


Nutrients present in strawberries

Strawberries are packed full with essential nutrients that do wonders for health and beauty. A cup of strawberries, about 152 g contains 49 calories and about 3 grams of fibre. Some of the other nutrients in this luscious fruit that make it such a powerhouse include protein, vitamin C, manganese, folate, potassium, magnesium and vitamin K. Strawberries are also rich in antioxidants and polyphenols that have been shown to be useful in battling cancer and improving heart health. 

1:DETERIORATES THE RISK OF CANCER 

Cancer formation and progression is often linked to oxidative stress and chronic inflammation. A number of studies suggest that berries may help prevent several types of cancer through their ability to fight oxidative stress and inflammation. Strawberries have been shown to inhibit tumor formation in animals with mouth cancer and in human liver cancer cells .The protective effects of strawberries may be driven by ellagic acid and ellagitannins, which have been shown to stop the growth of cancer cells. More human research is needed to improve the understanding of the effects of strawberries on cancer before any solid conclusions can be reached.


2:Helps in dieting 

Strawberries are available fresh, frozen, and freeze dried, as well as in jellies and jams. People looking to eat the fruit should check the labels of frozen and dried strawberries for added sugars. And when shopping for jellies or jams, individuals can choose all-fruit spreads that do not feature added sweeteners and fillers.


3:Regulates Blood sugar

When carbs are digested, your body breaks them down into simple sugars and releases them into your bloodstream. Your body then starts secreting insulin, which tells your cells to pick up the sugar from your bloodstream and use it for fuel or storage. Imbalances in blood sugar regulation and high-sugar diets are associated with an increased risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease .


4:Prevents Constipation

Experts also advise increasing water intake to promote regularity. Although it is important to drink plenty of fluids, eating water-containing foods, such as fruit, is also beneficial, as fruits contain 80–90% water.

5:Averts Stroke

It was found that consuming these compounds may have an inverse link with the likelihood of the condition. After adjusting for the results for cardiovascular risk factors, the authors concluded that a diet higher in flavonoids may moderately reduce the risk of stroke.

6:Helps in weight management

Strawberries have a low glycaemic index (GI) and as such help moderate blood sugar release. research suggest that a diet with plenty of low GI foods may be beneficial for weight management and for reducing the incidence of obesity-related diseases. Strawberries are also low in calories, yet sweet tasting so may be helpful as a sweet fix.



The side effects of strawberries are:
Before you start eating large amount of strawberries, do remember that strawberries do cause some side effects. Strawberries are known to delay clotting so ingest with caution if you have a bleeding disorder or are scheduled for surgery. 




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