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 an...