According to WebMD, nutritionist Christine Mikstas (USA) said that strawberries are a food with a low glycemic index, which helps limit the impact on blood sugar levels. This makes strawberries a suitable choice for people who need to control glucose.
Strawberries provide many important vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, potassium, manganese, folate, calcium, iron and magnesium. Notably, just about 8 servings of strawberries provide more vitamin C than an orange.
Studies compiled on WebMD show that strawberries bring many significant benefits to the body.
Thanks to containing many polyphenols, strawberries have the ability to improve insulin sensitivity, support the body to metabolize sugar more effectively, especially suitable for the elderly or people at risk of diabetes.
Not stopping there, strawberries are also known for their anti-inflammatory properties, helping to protect the skin from the harmful effects of UVA rays.
According to some studies, when combined with coenzyme, the compounds in strawberries can reduce skin damage caused by ultraviolet rays, contributing to maintaining healthy skin for the whole family.
For the musculoskeletal system, adding strawberries to your daily diet also brings obvious benefits.
A study recorded that adults consuming about 50 grams of strawberries per day for 24 weeks significantly reduced pain and inflammation caused by osteoarthritis, especially useful for the elderly.
In addition, strawberries also contribute to protecting cardiovascular health thanks to their ability to reduce triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol), while supporting blood pressure stabilization and improving blood vessel function.
This is an important factor in preventing common cardiovascular diseases in modern families.
With a fiber content of about 3 grams per cup, strawberries effectively support digestion, help bowel movements work better and reduce constipation. At the same time, strawberries also act as a natural prebiotic, nourishing beneficial intestinal bacteria, thereby helping the body absorb nutrients better.
A diet rich in fruits like strawberries is also said to help reduce the risk of cancer thanks to antioxidant compounds that can slow down the growth of abnormal cells, although more research is still needed to confirm it more clearly.
To maximize the benefits of strawberries, families can flexibly add them to their daily menu such as eating directly, making smoothies, mixing salads, eating with yogurt or cereals in the morning. Strawberries are also a healthy snack to replace sugary sweets, helping young children form good eating habits early on.
Experts recommend choosing medium-sized, firm, juicy and dark red strawberries. Strawberries do not continue to ripen after picking, so color is an important factor in assessing sweetness.
