Berry berry the best among the rest –
STRAWBERRY
Strawberries one of the very famous fruit, enjoyed next to mango. Each and everyone of us love strawberry whether strawberry cream , icecream or milkshake or just like a fruit. A visit to mahabaleshwar helps you experience one of the best and freshest of them….so here we go to tell you the benefits of this loveable fruit.
Antioxidants such as flavonoids, phenolic phytochemicals, and elagic acid, all of which are present in strawberries, can help to strengthen the immune system, help in degeneration of the optical nerves thus help in eye care.
Heart Disease: High fiber content, folate, no fats, and high levels of antioxidants such as vitamin-C and those phytochemicals form an ideal cardiac health pack, as they effectively reduce cholesterol in the arteries and vessels.
High Blood Pressure: Strawberries are rich in potassium and magnesium content, both of which are effective in lowering high blood pressure.
Cancer: Vitamin-C, folate, anthocyanins, quercetin and kaempferol are just a few of the many flavonoids in strawberries which possess excellent antioxidant and anticarcinogenic properties. Together, they form an excellent line of defense to fight cancer and tumor growth. The daily intake of strawberries is connected to a drastic reduction in the presence and metastasis of hazardous cancer cells.
source:-http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/271285.php
Mrs Shilpa Mittal
Nutritionist and Diet Consultant
Founder Shilpsnutrilife – Diet and lifestylemakeover