Strawberry PNG

Strawberry PNG

Strawberry has a very strong antioxidant feature thanks to the vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 it contains. In addition, it is a fruit that contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, manganese, magnesium and many nutritional components.

Cholesterol: According to a study by the University of Salamanca in Spain, eating strawberries regularly helps lower LDL cholesterol levels. 23 volunteers participating in the research; He ate half a kilo of strawberries every day for 1 month. In the tests performed, the LDL cholesterol levels of the participants were reduced by about 9%. HDL cholesterol levels remained the same. Experts say that more research is needed on why strawberry lowers cholesterol, but according to preliminary results, this feature of strawberries comes from the pigment called anthocyanin, which gives the fruit its red color.

Antioxidants: Antioxidants, which increase the body's resistance to diseases, protect against cancer, reduce the risk of Alzheimer's, protect cardiovascular health, and prevent health problems due to aging, are abundant in strawberries. According to an article published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2006, strawberries are among the 50 richest foods in antioxidants. The antioxidant effect of the strawberry is due to the anthocyanin that gives the fruit its bright red color, its high vitamin C content and the quercetin pigment.

Cardiovascular: The effective antioxidant content of strawberries provides protection against oxidative stress that paves the way for cardiovascular diseases. Scientific studies; revealed that polyphenols in blueberry, cranberry and strawberry reduce LDL oxidation and the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Skin: The benefits of strawberries for the skin are due to the high content of vitamin C. Strawberry, which contains more vitamin C than oranges and grapefruit, prevents problems such as skin dryness and premature wrinkles. Strawberry has many benefits for the skin, not only when eaten as a fruit, but also when applied to the face as a mask.

Bone: Strawberry contains the mineral manganese, which is used in the production of enzymes that protect bone structure. Manganese is also a mineral that is taken from food and used during the absorption of calcium, which is extremely important in maintaining bone health.