Benefits of Strawberries
Fat Burner: Anthocyanins is found in the rich red coloring of strawberries. This helps stimulate the burning of stored fat. One group of animals were fed a high fat diet which included anthocyanins, they ended up gaining 24 percent less fat than a group of animals who were also fed a high fat diet, but without anthocyanins. (The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry) Also, the compound nitrate fosters oxygen and blood flow, which does wonders for weight loss.
Short Term Memory: Anthocyanins was also found to boost short-term memory by 100 percent in 8 weeks. (The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry)
54 Calories: One cup is only 54 calories. Strawberries are low in calories and high in fiber
Inflammation: Strawberries ease inflammation by lowering blood levels of C-reactive protein (CPR), which is an indicator of inflammation. Women who ate at least 16 strawberries per week were 14 percent less likely to have elevated levels of CPR. (Harvard School of Public Health)
Cardiovascular Disease: Flavonoids are responsible for the taste and color of strawberries that lowers the risk of heart disease.
Bone Health: Magnesium, potassium and vitamin K are all found in strawberries and are very important for bone health.
Anti-Aging: Biotin does wonder for your hair and nails and strawberries are full of this. As well as the antioxidant ellagic acid, which shelters the elastic fibers in our skin to prevent sagging.
