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Strawberry

Strawberries are a nutrient-dense superfood. Besides being sweet and delicious, they are known for their anti-aging properties. They contain high amounts of vitamin C, which promotes collagen production, sebum production, reduces wrinkles, and improves skin elasticity. 


They also protect the eyes, decrease arthritis pain, protect from cancer, combat cardiovascular disease, and protect the body from Alzheimer's.


Strawberries contain antioxidants, flavonoids, folate, manganese, potassium, vitamins A (beto-carotene), and vitamin C.

Benefits

Anticancer; reduces the risk of breast cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and skin cancer
Anti-Inflammatory (controls inflammation)
Antioxidant (protects against oxidation)
Contain fiber
Reduce plaque buildup in arteries
Improve blood pressure
Decrease risk of blood clots
Reduce "bad" cholesterol
Lower in carbs and sugar than most fruit
Protect the brain and improves cognitive function
Aid in detoxification
Prevent neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease and epilepsy
Help build strong bones
Help build strong connective tissue
Aid in the production of sex hormones
Help prevent birth defects like spina bifida
Support insulin sensitivity
Strengthen immune system

Image by Chinh Le Duc

Caution

Strawberries are #2 on the EWG.org's Dirty Dozen list, due to farming practices. To prevent exposure to pesticides, always buy organic.

Did You Know?

Strawberries help whiten your teeth.

Resources

1) Strawberry nutrition, health benefits of strawberries and recipes. (2025, August 18). Dr. Axe. https://draxe.com/nutrition/strawberry-nutrition/
2) Afrin, S., Gasparrini, M., Forbes-Hernandez, T. Y., Reboredo-Rodriguez, P., Mezzetti, B., Varela-López, A., Giampieri, F., & Battino, M. (2016). Promising health benefits of the strawberry: A focus on clinical studies. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 64(22), 4435–4449. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jafc.6b00857
3) Eileen Haraminac, Michigan State University Extension. (2013, April 10). Why strawberries? MSU Extension. https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/why_strawberries

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

Cynthia A. Barrington is not a physician and the relationship between her and her clients is not as prescriber and patient but as educator and client. This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. It is fully the client's choice whether or not to take advantage of the information Cynthia presents. Naturopathy, homeopathy, flower essences, and any other recommendations do not "treat" illnesses; they address the entire person as a matter of wholeness that is an educational process, not a medical one. In order to be treated or diagnosed, Cynthia believes the advice of a holistic physician is in order. Never stop taking prescription medications without first consulting your physician. Consult your physician before starting a fitness program or taking supplements.

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