Strawberries

There are over 600 varieties of strawberries.

One cup (144 g) of strawberries contains approximately 45 calories (188 kJ)
and is an excellent source of vitamin C and flavonoids.

The bright red color of strawberries is due to their high concentration of antioxidants.

• Contain significant levels of phytonutrients and antioxidants, which fight free radicals
• Strawberries high antioxidant compacity make them an ideal food for fighting cancer.
• The USDA human nutrition center on aging found that strawberries help slow the decline of age-related loss of cognitive and motor skills.
• The nutrients in strawberries nourish brain cells increasing brain health and function.
• Supplementing strawberries into your diet is recommended for rheumatism, gout, and catarhh.
• Recommended for health problems such as high blood pressure, constipation, and the flu.

Vitamins contained in Strawberries:

In addition to vitamin C, strawberries also provide an excellent source of vitamin K and manganese, as well as folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.