Benefit of eating Strawberries

Now anyone who truly knows me...know that I love fresh fruit and I am forever snacking on berries so I decided to share a little information about them and share some of the great benefits of eating one of my favorite fruits....aw I need to go wash some right now and have a sweet tangy snack while I share this with you.

A little history first...I didn't even know this...

Now did you know that they were first grown in Europe in the early 18th century and today it is cultivated in almost all the cold countries around the world. Now strawberries are not only tasty and delicious but it packs a lot of nutritional value within. The only problem with strawberries is that they do perish pretty quickly and so I like to get a few baskets and put the in the small ziploc bags and freeze them if I am not going to be eating them right away...then when I'm ready take them out of the the freezer and have a great fresh snack that is really tasty every time you eat them.

Nutritional Value of Strawberry

1 cup (around 145-150 gm) of strawberrycomprises of the following nutrients: 

• Protein - 1 gm
• Carbohydrates - 10.5 gm
• Fat - 0.6 gm (No Saturated Fat)
• Fiber - 1.6 gm
• Vitamin A - 3 RE
• Vitamin C - 84.5 mg
• Thiamin - 0.1 mg
• Riboflavin - 0.1 mg
• Niacin - 0.4 mg
• Vitamin B6 - 0.1 mg
• Vitamin B12 - 0.1 mcg.
• Folic Acid - 26.4 mcg
• Sodium - 2 mg
• Calcium - 21 mg
• Iron - 0.6 mg
• Potassium - 247 mg
• Zinc - 0.2 mg
• Magnesium - 16 mg
• Calories - 45 (kcal) 

Health and Nutrition Benefits of Eating Strawberries:

* Rubbing a cut strawberry on teeth and gums helps remove tartar, apart from strengthening and healing the gums.

* Since strawberries are rich in fiber, they help the body in adsorbing nutrients,

* Strawberries are good for diabetics, as they help stabilize the level of blood glucose.

* Strawberries are said to help in regulating blood pressure and thus, diminishing the risk of heart disease.

* Strawberries have been associated with inhibiting the production of cholesterol in the liver.

* Strawberries have been known to help the body in getting rid of harmful toxins.

* The high antioxidant levels in strawberries can help the body neutralize the destructive effects of free radicals.

* The potassium in strawberries helps regulate the electrolytes in the body, in turn lowering the risk of stroke.

For more information visit WebMD.com