Strawberries
Juicy Trivia
Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside and the average strawberry has 200 seeds.
In medieval times, strawberries were thought to be served at important functions to bring peace & prosperity.
Jason Says...
Nothing quite like the taste of a ripe strawberry. These are probably the most popular of the berries and are just divine to eat as a snack. As with all the berries, they are great for the immune system and contain many anti-cancer properties.
Juice or Smoothie?
Juice and Smoothie: Strawberries make a delicious but expensive juice so you may prefer to blend! They blend beautifully with other berries to make the most divine smoothie, rich in antioxidant and anti-ageing properties. Blend with some banana and some live yogurt to give the smoothie a creamy texture.
Juicy Benefits
The impressive polyphenolic and antioxidant content of strawberries make them good for improving the immune system, preventing against various types of cancers, and for reducing the signs of premature ageing.
Strawberries are rich in potassium and magnesium, both are known to be effective in lowering high blood pressure caused by sodium and various other risk factors. Potassium is a vasodilator, meaning that it reduces hypertension and the rigidity of arteries and blood vessels. This in term lowers blood pressure, easing the flow of blood to various parts of the body, oxygenating them and keeping them functioning at their full potential.
Research
Scientists at the University of Warwick have identified a potential preventive effect of strawberries on Type 2 Diabetes risk. Although strawberries have previously been identified as effective at battling high cholesterol and post-meal blood glucose levels, professor Paul Thornalley's research has now demonstrated that strawberry extract actually stimulates the protein "Nrf2" in our bodies, which activates antioxidant activity and decreases blood lipids.
Eating strawberries or strawberry extract may offer a simple, natural solution to improving cardiovascular health. Now that researchers know how strawberries stimulate this protective effect, they can focus on determining how much and which form of strawberries will work best to fight cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Vitamins, Minerals and Extras
Vitamins A, B2, B5, B6, B9, C, E, K Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid and Niacin.
Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Sodium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Zinc, Selenium and Copper
References
www.londonstrawberryfestival.com
Disclaimer
Please be aware that we are not Doctors, so it is important BEFORE making any changes that you consult with your GP or Medical Practitioner. The suggestions above are not meant as an alternative to any current medical treatment so please DO NOT stop taking any medications you are on. They are also not an endorsement of their effectiveness, nor a recommendation that they should be followed but instead, provided for informational purposes. None of the information on the Natural Juice Therapy site is intended or implied to treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease.