Health benefits of strawberries:
Strawberry is low in calories (32
kcal/100g) and fats but rich source of health promoting phyto-nutrients,
minerals and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.
Strawberries have significantly high
amounts of phenolic flavonoid phyto-chemicals called anthocyanins and ellagic
acid. Scientific studies show that consumption of straw berries may have
potential health benefits against cancer, aging, inflammation and neurological
diseases.
Strawberry has an ORAC value (oxygen
radical absorbance capacity, a measure of anti-oxidant strength) of about
3577µmol TE per 100 grams.
Fresh berries are an excellent source of
vitamin-C (100 g provide 58.8 mg or about 98% of RDI), which is also a powerful
natural antioxidant. Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the body
develop resistance against infectious agents, counter inflammation and scavenge
harmful free radicals.
The fruit is rich in B-complex group of
vitamins. It contains very good amounts of vitamin B-6, niacin, riboflavin,
pantothenic acid and folic acid. These vitamins are acting as co-factors help
the body metabolize carbohydrate, proteins and fats.
Strawberries contain vitamin A, vitamin E
and health promoting flavonoid poly phenolic antioxidants such as lutein,
zea-xanthin, and beta-carotene in small amounts. These compounds help act as
protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen
species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes.
Furthermore, They contain a good amount of
minerals like potassium, manganese, fluorine, copper, iron and iodine.
Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps
controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a
co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Copper is required
in the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for red blood cell
formation. Fluoride is a component of bones and teeth and is important for
prevention of dental caries.
Dr.S.Senthil Karunakaran,
M.D(Siddha)
AVIZTHAM SIDDHA HOSPITAL
No 6, Mounasamy Mutt Street,
Ambattur O.T, Chennai – 53
Contact no: 9444403023
Email; drkarunakaran@gmail.com
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