Wednesday, 4 June 2014

Strawberry and its health benefits

Strawberry is a red color juicy fruit cultivated all over the world. Strawberry have major characteristics that are used for health and beauty care. Strawberry fruit was originated in France during 17th century. Later it became more common and cultivated all over the world. Strawberry fruit is entirely different from the other fruits in its shape, colour and flavour. Strawberry plants are grown in colder climate areas. The maintenance and cultivation process for this strawberry plants costs very low.

Strawberry fruit contains vitamins, nutrients, calcium, potassium, iron and zinc. Strawberry is the rich source for vitamin C.  Strawberry has amino acids and anti-oxidants that are needed for your body. Strawberry has huge health benefits that are used to prevent the diseases.
Health and beauty benefits of strawberry:
Skin care: Strawberry is used as a scrub for glowing skin. Strawberry contains alpha-hydroxyl acids that are used to remove the dead cells and brings smoothness to skin.
Cures cancer: Strawberry contains anti-oxidants that help to prevent the cancer cells. Strawberry contains vitamin c that fights against cancer.
Bone health: Strawberry is rich in potassium, calcium and vitamin that are helpful to maintain the bone strength and prevent osteoporosis.
Weight loss: Strawberry is used to reduce the body weight gradually. It contains low calories of sugar which helps to maintain healthy body.
Eye problem: Generally eye problem rises after certain age due to the effect of optical nerve. So consume strawberry every day to avoid eye problems.
Heart diseases: Strawberry contains anti-oxidants, vitamins, potassium, fiber and flavonoids which help for proper functioning of arteries and makes heart muscle strong. Heart patients should consume strawberry daily to prevent heart problems.
Brain functioning: Many people suffer in forgetting things that are happened or have to happen. This is caused due to stress, tensions etc. Sometimes Memory loss is observed in most of the people after certain age . Folic acid present in strawberry  helps to prevent memory loss and improves brain functioning.

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