5 secret benefits of strawberries.
This month let us discover the 5 secret benefits of strawberries that protect your heart.
Strawberries are the perfect snack to protect your heart health. These heart shaped fruits not only help maintain heart rate but also help maintain blood pressure!
Strawberries are filled with antioxidants, pottasuim and fibre so let's get into it to find out what else these strawberries have in store for us!
1 . Good source of Vitamin C
Did you know that just one serving of strawberries contains more vitamin C than an orange ?
A single serving of strawberries contains about half of your daily requirement which is 51.5 mg of vitamin C. This means that double the serving provides 100 percent of vitamin C.
Vitamin C is a well-known immunity booster, as well as a powerful, fast-working antioxidant.
2. Packed with Fiber
Around 26% of carb content in strawberries is fibre. Fibre is extremely important for healthy functioning of the gut . Moreover, Fibre also improves digestive health. A lot of us forget to include Fibre in our main meals hence it is essential for us to consume snacks that are high in fibre.
3 . A good source of Potassium
Potassium is needed for many functions in the body :
It helps regulate your body’s fluid levels
Aids in muscular function
Maintains normal blood pressure and heart rate.
Keeps your nervous system functioning properly
Keeps soduim levels in check
4 . Low calorie and low fat
Strawberries contain 33 calories per 100 grams and only 0.3 % fat! A lot of us are already sensitive to eating high calorie and high fat foods. For most of us our calorie and fat intake is fulfilled as we eat our main meals - breakfast , lunch and dinner. So a snack like strawberries is ideal given its low calorie and low fat nature.
5. Rich in antioxidants
Antioxidants are needed for healthy functioning of our body and vary from food to food. The antioxidants in strawberries :
Protect heart health
Regulates blood sugar levels
Ward off cancer
Reduces inflammation in joints
Regulates blood pressure