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Health Benefits of the Strawberry |
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The strawberry is one of the most popular fruits in the world. Not only do we enjoy this sweet and juicy fruit with such a delicious taste, but it is also known to be quite nutritious and beneficial to your health. Most of us know that strawberries contain a high amount of vitamin C, but there are many other benefits this delightful fruit produces as well. An article found on The World’s Healthiest Foods web site reveals this important information to us.
Strawberries provide the following:
As well as vitamin C, strawberries also contain vitamin K and manganese. They also are a good source of fiber, iodine, potassium, folate, riboflavin, vitamin B5 and B6, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium and copper. Wow! That is quite a list of benefits. Some creative ways to add strawberries to your daily diet:
An interesting fact about strawberries is that they are actually a member of the rose family. According to The Herbal Healer it was originally crushed and mixed with cornbread by American tribes, inspiring European settlers to create strawberry shortcake.
Sources: www.herbalastrology.com |
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