Eat more Strawberries for Health and Beauty

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Calm Stress with Strawberries

When you are feeling stressed, ditch the chocolate bar and eat some strawberries. Strawberries have natural fructose, and natural fructose does not give you that immediate high that is followed by an immediate low.

8 Reasons to eat strawberries

According to this great article I found the 8 top reasons are:

1. High Vitamin C

One cup of strawberries (8 medium) yields 150% of the daily Vitamin C requirements. All that for 50 calories!

2. High Fiber

Strawberries are also relatively high in fiber. One cup provides 3 grams, or 12 percent DV.

3. Low effect on Blood sugar

Some stick-figure-worshipping, conscientious dieters might pass up a handful of strawberries because a single serving contains 12 grams of sugar. But when you factor in the fiber, strawberries have a low glycemic load; they will likely not make your blood sugar levels spike and then subsequently crash.

4. Good for your bones and hormones

If you’re concerned about bone health, strawberries are an excellent source of the trace mineral manganese, which is essential for maintaining healthy bone structure, absorbing calcium, creating enzymes that build bone and a host of other benefits, including proper functioning of your sex hormones.

5. Totally radical(-fighting) anthocyanins

The unsung heroes in strawberries
While Handley praises berries’ high vitamin C content, he says it’s the free-radical fighting compounds called anthocyanins that are the true all-star health components of strawberries.

6. Can strawberries prevent cancer?

There is evidence that they just might. Two years ago, data revealed by researchers at Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center concluded that seven common berries, including strawberries, prevented certain cancers from developing in in rodents.

7. Can strawberries prevent memory loss?

Yes, according to researchers at Harvard’s Brigham and Woman’s Hospital. In a studypublished in the Annals of Neurology, berries — including strawberries — can delay cognitive impairments by up to 2.5 years.

8. Does the nutritional content vary between organic and conventionally grown strawberries?

According to the University of Maine’s Handley, there may be some subtle differences.

“I’ve read studies that bounce both ways; they are mostly minor differences. One study claims conventional-grown strawberries contain more potassium, while another study might say that organic strawberries are higher in zinc,” says Handley, who also said it’s difficult to control studies analyzing the difference between organic and conventionally grown strawberries.

Read more at: http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/stories/8-reasons-to-appreciate-nutrition-packed-strawberries

A quick recipe to incorporate more strawberries in your diet:

Spinach, Strawberry and Walnut Salad

• 4 servings
• 4 cups of fresh baby spinach leaves
• 1/4 cup wine vinaigrette
• 1 cup thickly sliced California strawberries
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/4 cup walnut halves, chopped

Toss spinach with vinaigrette. Add berries and walnuts. Toss again.

Nutrition Note: The antioxidants in strawberries and the omega-3 fatty acids in the walnuts help keep artery walls healthy.

Beauty Recipes using strawberries

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Strawberries are not just great healthy addition but they also have beauty properties:

• They have mild astringent properties
• Juice and flesh are recommended mainly for oily skin to improve texture, encourage radiant complexion and minimize greasiness
• They assist in removing dead cells and clean pores.
• They help to soothe sunburned sking
• They help with skin blemishes
• They reduce puffiness from the eyes (alternative to cucumber slices)

Kiwi Cucumber Strawberry Facial Cleanser

• Blend 5 to 6 strawberries, 1 kiwi, peeled and 1/2 cucumber to a smooth paste, not a runny mixture.
• If the mixture is slightly runny, add bit of oatmeal until the potion is of proper consistency.
• Apply to your face and neck area with gentle massage to exfoliate the skin.
• Let the paste settle on your skin for 10 minutes and then rinse well with warm water.
• Your skin will feel fresh and clean.

Strawberry Facemask

• Combine 2 or 3 ripe strawberries with 2 tbsp of finely grounded oats and 1 drop of lemon essential oil to form a paste.
• Spread the paste on to the face and neck area with fingertips.
• Relax for 20 minutes.
• Rinse off with cool water followed by a toner and moisturizer.
• The pieces of strawberry seeds aid in the skin treatment process.

Antioxidant mask with Strawberry and Papaya starring

• ½ papaya, 4 strawberries, 1 tbsp rolled oats, 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp fresh lemon juice.
• Grind the oats, blend papayas and strawberries until smooth and warm honey until it is flowing freely.
• Combine and mix well all the ingredients.
• Apply this mixture on the face and let it remain for 15 minutes.
• Rinse with warm water followed with moisturizer.

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