Health BENEFITS of Strawberries:
High in Vitamin C
- works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
- assists the body in making collagen protein
- helps strengthen the immune system
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High in Manganese
- helps the body absorb calcium
- important for strong bones and joints
- supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Vitamin B9 (Folate)
- helps the body convert food into energy
- supports a healthy nervous system
- assists in producing oxygen-carrying red blood cells
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High in Anthocyanins (Phytonutrients)
- help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke
- aid in reducing chronic inflammation
- slow down the growth of cancer cells
High in Ellagic Acid (Phytonutrient)
- aids in reducing chronic inflammation
- slows down the growth of cancerous tumors
- helps remove toxins from the body
Good Amounts of:
MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup sliced strawberries = approximately 53 calories)
MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
(grams per 1 cup sliced strawberries)
12.7g
Carbohydrates
1.1g
Protein
.5g
Fat
FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS
(grams per 1 cup sliced strawberries)
3.3g
Fiber*
8.1g
Natural Sugars*
NET CARBS
(grams per 1 cup sliced strawberries)
9.4g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs
*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons for men) each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)
Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.