The Super Strawberry

This bright berry is popular among adults and children. A very versatile fruit, it’s great in salads, desserts, smoothies and as a snack. Let’s discover it’s health benefits today!

As you may have noticed winter isn’t exactly strawberry season, the best berries can be found in April through August. Why are they so popular? Well they have a great flavour, colour and make us feel good, full of vitamins and antioxidants known as polyphenols. They have few calories and are made up mostly of water, then carbohydrates. They are also popular as they contain fiber which helps our intestinal tract.

As mentioned, strawberries are a good source of different vitamins and minerals. Among them, vitamin C and potassium in particular. A single serving of strawberries has approximately 150% of your daily requirement of vitamin C. Vitamin C helps our immune system fight infection, is needed for the formation of collagen and for healthy gums. We also need vitamin C to help our bodies absorb iron from the blood. Potassium helps with blood flow and blood flow to the brain, which improves cognitive functioning and blood pressure.

Antioxidants found in strawberries protect us from free radical damage which can often damage the eyes especially. Strawberries can also help correct pressure within the eyes due to their potassium content and hence help improve and protect our vision.

Thanks to it’s high content of potassium and low sodium content, strawberries are recommended for people suffering with high blood pressure and other blood vessel related diseases of the heart. They have also been proven to help proper functioning of the brain and nervous system as they are rich in iodine. Vitamin C also helps restore damage done to the memory and brain by free radicals and aging.

So, other than it’s natural candy flavour and attractive colour, the strawberry brings with it many benefits for our bodies. Add them to your shopping cart!! :)