{"id":8697,"date":"2020-04-17T11:10:20","date_gmt":"2020-04-17T16:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/?p=8697"},"modified":"2021-04-21T01:08:24","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T06:08:24","slug":"7-health-benefits-from-eating-strawberries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/7-health-benefits-from-eating-strawberries\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Health Benefits from Eating Strawberries"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<style>\r\ntime, .blog-media {display: none;}\r\n.content ul, p {font: normal normal normal 18px \"Lovivenir\", \"Open Sans\", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;\r\n    line-height: 30px;\r\n }\r\n.single-post article p {\r\nfont: 19px  Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;\r\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: -25px;\">\n<p>The strawberry is not technically a berry.<\/p>\n<p>This means the sweet, red flesh is not from the ovaries of the plant; it\u2019s just the part that holds the ovaries.<\/p>\n<p>Each seed on a strawberry is one of the ovaries&#8230;and each seed contains a seed.<\/p>\n<p>So if you plucked some seeds off of your strawberry and planted them, they would grow into more strawberry plants! (You learned something today!)<\/p>\n<p>Besides being that pretty red color and super sweet and delicious, strawberries impart many health benefits to their eaters.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are just seven of a much longer list:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/01-high-in-fiber.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8702\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/01-high-in-fiber.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\"><\/a><br \/>\n<p><b>High in fiber - makes you feel full longer<\/b><br><br \/>\nThat\u2019s what fiber does, ladies and gentlemen&#8230;fills you up so you don\u2019t eat so much.<\/p>\n<p>Fiber also keeps things running smoothly, if you catch my drift.<\/p>\n<p>The high fiber content in strawberries works to control blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n<p>Eating a bowl of these berries won\u2019t spike your blood sugar since they are low glycemic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/02-contains-potassium.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/02-contains-potassium.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\"><\/a><br \/>\n<p><b>Contains potassium - helps fight high blood pressure<\/b><br><br \/>\nOkay, try to follow me here.<\/p>\n<p>Too much salt\/sodium makes us retain fluid.<\/p>\n<p>The more fluid we have, the higher our blood pressure will be.<\/p>\n<p>Potassium helps the body to balance the negative effects of salt.<\/p>\n<p>This means less retained fluid, which fights high blood pressure. Capiche?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/03-rich-in-ellagic-acid.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/03-rich-in-ellagic-acid.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\"><\/a><br \/>\n<p><b>Rich in ellagic acid - promotes collagen production in skin<\/b><br><br \/>\nCollagen supplements are huge these days!<\/p>\n<p>You can help prevent collagen breakdown by eating strawberries.<\/p>\n<p>The ellagic acid is also a natural antioxidant, helping to fend off harmful free radicals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/04-contains-quercetin.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/04-contains-quercetin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\"><\/a><br \/>\n<p><b>Contains quercetin - an anti-inflammatory<\/b><br><br \/>\nQuercetin is found in plants and is part of the flavonoid family.<\/p>\n<p>Healthline.com explains that \u201cQuercetin is the most abundant dietary flavonoid. It has been linked to improved exercise performance and reduced inflammation, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it may have brain-protective, anti-allergy, and anticancer properties.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/05-folate.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/05-folate.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\"><\/a><br \/>\n<p><b>Folate - fights birth defects &amp; helps with depression<\/b><br><br \/>\nFolic acid is a B vitamin, also known as vitamin B9.<\/p>\n<p>Your body needs folate to create red and white blood cells, and to create DNA and RNA! (That\u2019s one place where it\u2019s helping to fight birth defects.)<\/p>\n<p>Studies have also shown a correlation between depression and low folate levels.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/06-vitamin-c.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/06-vitamin-c.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\"><\/a><br \/>\n<p><b>Vitamin C - fends off cancer &amp; boosts immune system<\/b><br><br \/>\nWe know that vitamin C is a powerhouse when boosting our immune system.<\/p>\n<p>One cup of sliced strawberries (about 166 g) contains almost 100 mg of vitamin C!<\/p>\n<p>And according to the Mayo Clinic: \u201cThere&#8217;s still no evidence that vitamin C alone can cure cancer, but researchers are studying whether it might boost the effectiveness of other cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, or reduce treatment side effects.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/07-has-flavonoids.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/07-has-flavonoids.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><p><b>Has flavonoids to protect your heart<\/b><br><br \/>\nWe already discussed how quercetin is a flavonoid, but there are other flavonoids in strawberries too.<\/p>\n<p>Flavonoids are phytonutrients (phyto=plant) that protect plants\u2019 cells. So when we eat them, they protect our cells too. They are like scavengers, searching for free radicals to gobble up.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/additional_recommendations_red.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8747 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/additional_recommendations_red.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You might wonder, when is the best season to buy fresh strawberries?<\/p>\n<p>Well, a helpful blogger answers this question and shares a chart for different areas of the US: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatlikenoone.com\/what-time-of-year-are-strawberries-prices-the-cheapest.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.eatlikenoone.com\/what-time-of-year-are-strawberries-prices-the-cheapest.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Normally you can find strawberries in your local market year round though.<\/p>\n<p>You may pay more for them at certain times of the year, so if you can\u2019t afford fresh, then frozen is the next best option.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy your strawberries, and may they bring you better health!<\/p>\n<p><em>Of course we are not medical experts, and do not claim to be, so please consult with your doctor or medical professional before following any of our advice.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7_health_benefits_eating_strawberries_instagram.jpg\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8718\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7_health_benefits_eating_strawberries_instagram.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"100%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7_health_benefits_eating_strawberries_instagram.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7_health_benefits_eating_strawberries_instagram-405x405.jpg 405w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7_health_benefits_eating_strawberries_instagram-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7_health_benefits_eating_strawberries_instagram-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/7_health_benefits_eating_strawberries_instagram-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The strawberry is not technically a berry. This means the sweet, red flesh is not from the ovaries of the plant; it\u2019s just the part that holds the ovaries. Each seed on a strawberry is one of the ovaries&#8230;and each seed contains a seed. So if you plucked some seeds off of your strawberry and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":9029,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8697"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8697"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8697\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9030,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8697\/revisions\/9030"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9029"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8697"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8697"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8697"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}