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Consume More Strawberries for Better Health

By Brandi Swieter 

With National Strawberry Cream Pie Day celebrated in September, it’s beneficial to look at just how good the main ingredient is for people to eat. While the pie itself may contain too many calories and sugar, the fruit within it is safe to consume regularly. It contains plenty of nutrients and vitamins that are worth having.

They’re Packed With Vitamin C

Consume a full cup of strawberries and you gain more than 80 milligrams of Vitamin C. This vitamin is necessary for protecting against illness and keeping the body strong. Strawberries are on the list of top 10 foods with the healthiest doses of Vitamin C. Making them a part of your regular menu is highly beneficial.

They Provide Energy

Potassium is needed for energy, and strawberries have plenty of it. Consume an entire cup and gain more than 200 milligrams of potassium. The nutrient can also help to ease muscle cramps and regulate the balance of water and acid within the blood. Eat the fruit more often to aid the body in these functions.

They Lower Blood Pressure

Because potassium helps with blood, people can experience lower blood pressure after eating some strawberries. It helps to eliminate some of the negative effects caused by sodium. Lower blood pressure is also a benefit for the heart, reducing the risk for heart disease and keeping the heart as healthy as possible.

They Contain Antioxidants

Strawberries provide antioxidants that fight off bad cells within the body. Due to the flavonoids and phytonutrients that make strawberries red, these antioxidants are available. They can even aid in the prevention of heart disease and reduce symptoms of inflammation.

They’re Low in Calories

Anyone looking to consume a low-calorie snack can look no further than strawberries. An entire cup of the fruit is less than 50 calories total. Enjoy a cup for a snack plain or even add a bit of whip cream to liven up the dish. It’s a tasty treat that will help those on a weight loss journey.

Enjoy a piece of strawberry cream pie on occasion, but eat the strawberries any time you desire. The fruit is chock-full of many vitamins and nutrients that are beneficial for health and wellness. Just a few strawberries is all it takes to improve health, but a full cup is even better to increase the nutrients in your system.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Eastvale, Calif.

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