Health Benefits of Strawberries
There are so many reason why you need to add strawberries to you diet — the taste great, the help curve you appetite, and the are packed with amazing health benefits for your health journey.
Why Are Strawberries Good For You
Let’s talk about all the health benefits that make strawberries a key piece of your diet. There are several vitamins and minerals that are great on your health journey including:
- Vitamin C
- Potassium
- Vitamin K
- Manganese
- Vitamin B6
- Folate/Vitamin B9
- Vitamin E
Benefits for Eating Strawberries Everyday
All of the vitamins and minerals packed in strawberries can benefit everyone on a day to day basis. Eating strawberries everyday can help control free radicals . And because free radicals cause inflammation and pain, controlling them is key. You should see a reduction in overall body inflammation by adding strawberries and other berries in your diet daily.
Can Strawberries Help with Chronic Pain?
There have been many studies including the study from University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center that found that all berries, including strawberries, show to effectively relieve pain and reduce inflammation.
Strawberries are packed in anti-oxidants that help reduce pain and inflammation, and can be a great fruit for someone dealing with a chronic pain disorder like Endometriosis.
Don’t be afraid to find creative ways to add strawberries to your diet, or find a way to experience them during picking season.
How to Eat Strawberries
There have been a lot of TikTok videos lately sharing that you can eat the strawberries steams and leaves. And it’s true, you can eat the steam of strawberries, but let’s talk a little more about we haven’t in the past.
Strawberry leaves release hydrogen cyanide gas (HCN)when picked and when starting to decay. This gas is considered a toxin and can be deadly. Which is why it is important to remove the leaves and steams before storing in the refrigerator.
Strawberry Shake Benefits
How to Reverse Endometriosis Naturally
If you have Endometriosis, adding Elderberry to your diet will help reduce your inflammation that causes your pain. Creating fresh Elderberry Syrup can add in reversing Endometriosis naturally.
For more ways to reduce your pain, check out the free Endometriosis Pantry Guide, here.