Strawberries are health beauties in disguise!

Did you know that in ancient Roman literature, its mentioned that strawberries were used for medicinal purpose! Yes, these juicy, attractive and delicious berries are nutrient rich too!

They are packed with antioxidants like Vitamin C and have a whole load of surprising health benefits!

Plus they are low in calories, fat-free, high in water content and low in both sodium and sugar! Nature’s health is so sweet, so rosy and cannot harm but only heal (subject you buy organic of course). We just need to embrace it all and it works wonders for us…

Here are reasons why you should eat strawberries…

Boost immunity: Since strawberries are an excellent source of Vitamin C, they are immunity boosters as well as powerful antioxidants!

Promote eye health: The Vitamin C factor in them also helps to prevent cataracts and act as a protective shield, strengthening the eye’s cornea and retina.

Help fight cancer: The ellagic acid found in strawberries has anti-cancer properties like suppressing cancer cell growth. Also with the presence of anti-oxidants, they neutralise the potentially negative effect on our cells.

Are wrinkle fighters: With production of collagen, the skin’s elasticity improves and this results in younger and healthier looking skin.

Fight bad cholesterol: They contain powerful heart health boosters by counteracting the effect of LDL – bad cholesterol. This helps in diabetes prevention too.

Reduce inflammation: Research shows that women who eat 16 or more strawberries per week are 14% less likely to have inflammation in the body.

Regulate blood pressure: Strawberries are a medium source of potassium which helps in regulating blood pressure.

Boosts fiber intake: Which in turn helps indigestion.

Strawberries also have folic acid.

Depression: Mood lifters indeed!