Strawberries are among the most versatile of fresh fruits. Unfortunately, they

are quite perishable as well. So purchase fresh strawberries only a few days

before they are to be eaten.

While one study suggests that high doses of supplemental vitamin C makes

osteoarthritis, a type of degenerative arthritis that occurs with aging, worse in

laboratory animals, another indicates that vitamin C-rich foods, such as

strawberries, provide humans with protection

Vitamins And Minerals

* Vitamin C - 136%

* Vitamin B2 - 5%

* Vitamin B5 - 4%

* Vitamin B6 - 4%

* Vitamin K - 3%

* Copper - 2%

* Manganese - 20%

* Dietary fiber - 13%

* Iodine - 8%

* Potassium - 6%

* Folate - 5%

Strawberries are very good in potassium and magnesium content, both of

which are very effective in lowering high blood pressure caused by sodium.

* Folate is known to protect from birth-defects. Vitamin-C effectively prevents

from infections and cold. The phytonutrients also have anti inflammatory

properties. Wait! I forgot to tell you about the best benefit. The strawberry

preserve tastes just awesome.

Like many other berries, strawberries contain high amounts of antioxidants,

in particular anthocyanins type 2 and ellagitannins. These pigments are

responsible for strawberries' red color, as well as their powerful oxygen

quenching capabilities.

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Ani.....