benefits of strawberries

Benefits of Strawberries

71. Anti coagulant
Strawberries contain moderate amount of acetylsalicylic acid, the same active ingredient found in aspirin. Although the amount of acetylsalicylic acid found in strawberries is not enough to relieve influenza symptoms, it can be actually helpful to thin blood and prevent blood clots formation, thereby reducing the work of the heart and improving its function.
72. Brain and mental health
It has been shown that, besides having an anti-anemic effect, folate found in strawberries can help improve memory, concentration and the brains ability to process information. It is also essential for preventing brain defects in babies during pregnancy.
73. Digestive health
Due to their high content in vitamin C, strawberries stimulate the secretion of salivary and gastric juices, thereby improving the digestion of starchy and protein foods. In addition, fiber contained in strawberries effectively reduces constipation and cleans the colon, with a beneficial detox effect for the body.
74. Diuretic
The high content in potassium found in strawberries enhances diuresis, which contributes to detoxifying the body, as well as regulating blood pressure. Strawberries have also proven to be incredibly beneficial to heart health. Strawberry juice is rich in two minerals that aid a healthy heart, magnesium and potassium. These minerals are necessary for the muscles of the heart and arteries to contract and relax properly, which aid the bodys regulation of healthy blood pressure.
75. Mood
Eating strawberries and drinking strawberry juice stimulate the release of serotonin, which improves mood and is responsible for a feeling of relaxation and a general sense of well-being. The fragrantly sweet juiciness and deep red color of strawberries can brighten up both the taste and aesthetics of any meal. Not only do they taste great they are among the fruits and vegetables ranked highest in health-promoting antioxidants.
76. Caution
Strawberries are one of the foods most commonly associated with allergic reactions, but this is only because of its very potent and powerful anti-oxidant agents that reacts with a toxic body, triggering bodily reaction with symptoms like hives and itchiness.
77. Consumption Tips
Strawberries are very delicate so are being sprayed with pesticides to prevent them being destroyed by pests. Choose organic if possible. If non-organic, you can soak them in clean water and a cupful of apple cider vinegar and a pinch of sea salt for 10 minutes; then rinse to remove the pesticide residues where possible. Add sliced strawberries in fruit or green salads, or in plain yogurt. Strawberries would mix well with banana for a nice delicious and nutritious smoothie.
78. Strawberry Juice for a Cleanse and Detoxification
As mentioned before, strawberry juice is packed full of many types of antioxidants. The primary antioxidant in strawberry juice is ellagic acid, which counteractscell damaging free radicalsand carcinogens. The very high levels of vitamin C in strawberry juice make it great for raisingglutathione levelswhile also decreasing free radicals and removing heaving metals.
79. Juice Todays Strawberry Juice
Juice Today uses the bestorganic strawberries when we juice strawberries. We juice our organic strawberries at the peak of their freshness and immediatelyfreeze the juiceto lock in the nutrients and enzymes. This is especially important for preserving the fragile nutrients found in strawberries. Strawberry juice is important to anyhealth, cleanse, tune-up, or detoxification program. As with all of our juices, there are no additives, only pure raw strawberry juice.
80. Boost your complexion
Beauticians have found out that the juice of this berry is rich in skin lightening and also cures blemishes and acne marks effectively. Mash three to four strawberries in a bowl and filter the juice with a clean muslin cloth. Apply the juice all over he face. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off with cold water. Use this mask thrice a week to reap the best benefits. It also reduces sun damage and minimizes the effects of ultraviolet rays on the skin.