Add Strawberries to your Diet

Thank you for the reminder yoko.

When I lived in France I ate a lot of strawberries. Somehow I have not eaten them recently. I will pick some up.

Sincerely,
Gisele

Thanks for the information yoko.

Actually my physician told me to eat strawberries, but like Gisele I haven't really had them lately. I will pick some up as well.

Love,
Sue

Thank you for the post yoko.

I like strawberries and buy them quite often.
They do have very good nutritional benefits, and you can see it from the deep red color.

They can be eaten in so many different ways, with so many other foods. They are delicious just by themselves.

Love,
Vicky

Thank you yoko for listing all the benefits of strawberries. I buy organic strawberries whenever I can find them.

Here are some additional benefits of strawberries from:

http://www.elements4health.com/strawberries.html

Cancer Prevention

Ellagic acid is present in many red fruits and berries, including raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and cranberries. Studies have shown that strawberry consumption can increase anti-cancer activity on cancer cells of the breast, oesophagus, skin, colon, prostate and pancreas. More specifically, ellagic acid prevents the destruction of P53 gene by cancer cells. Ellagic acid can also bind with cancer causing molecules, thereby making them inactive. Strawberries have also been shown to significantly reduce liver cancer cells.
Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention

In addition to their known beneficial effects on cancer and heart disease, the antioxidant qualities of strawberries may also be beneficial in reversing the course of neuronal and behavioural aging.

Due to their positive effects against anti-neurodegenerative diseases, strawberries are helpful in slowing the onset and reduce the effects of Alzheimer’s disease.

Cardiovascular Health

Strawberries have also been linked with effecting blood vessels, platelets and lipoproteins positively, which can reduce the risk of coronary heart diseases.

Anti Inflammatory

Strawberry extracts have also been shown to inhibit COX enzymes in vitro, which inhibits the inflammatory process.
Glycemic Index (GI) of Strawberries
In a study to determine the estimated GI of various foods, it was concluded that strawberries have a low GI of 40.

Thank you for your replies and added information.
It is a good idea to buy organic to avoid consuming all the pesticides that are applied to so many things.

Enjoy strawbwerries.

Love,
yoko

If you want to enjoy something chilled then opt for strawberry slush. Apply strawberry jam to your toast for healthy breakfast.

Consuming strawberries definitely helps in glowing skin but even certain home remedies prepared with strawberries are very much helpful.

Thank you rosathomas.

This is an excellent suggestion.

Love,
yoko

Hmm actually my doctor told me to eat strawberry, it's very beneficial to our health. As explained by Yoko. So atleast have two strawberry daily. Keep healthy take care.

Thank you Tim for your reply.
Strawbwrries are, indeed, very good for you.



Love,
yoko

Thank you again yoko.

 

This is a very good time of the year to get strawberries.

Organic ones are the best.

I love strawberries.

Thanks for bringing back this post.

Thanks for the original post yoko.

Thank you Inda for bringing it back.

Strawberries are very abundant this time of the year.

They are good for you, and they are very tasty.