What are the health benefits of strawberries? One of the benefits is its low in calories and high in nutrients which is great for weight loss. It contains about 32 calories per half a cup. The nutritional health facts of a 3.5 ounce of strawberry are the following:
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• Calories- 32
• Water- 91%
• Protein- 0.7 grams
• Carbs- 7.7 grams
• Sugar- 4.9 grams
• Fiber- 2 grams
• Fat- 0.3 grams
The 2 grams of fiber in a 3.5 ounce of strawberry is insoluble and soluble fiber. The reason dietary fiber is so important is because it creates beneficial bacteria in the gut. And this will help improve your overall digestive health.
The important vitamins and minerals in strawberries are Vitamin C, manganese, potassium, folate, etc. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that will help reduce the risk of a lot of chronic health diseases. Potassium is an important mineral for regulating blood pressure levels. Folate, also known as Vitamin B9, helps with cell growth.
Studies have linked the anthocyanins in berries to improved heart health. There was a study that was done in middle aged people who ate strawberries, and it found an improvement in blood pressure levels, cholesterol levels and blood platelet function.
There are studies that show that strawberries can help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. And the result of this is potentially reducing the risk of several types of cancer. There still needs to be more human research on the positive effects of strawberries and cancer to come to strong conclusions on this.
The Bottom Line is the health benefits of eating strawberries are a reduction in blood pressure levels and cholesterol levels. It can help improve weight loss because it is low in calories and high in nutrients. And it can help improve overall digestive health because of the fiber content.
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