The Secret Benefactor in Strawberries
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For hundreds of years across many cultures strawberries have been claimed to have medicinal properties. In Chinese cultures strawberries are claimed to be a good cure for a hangover. They are claimed to help get rid of bad breath and whiten teeth.
There are also claims that strawberries may help joint, kidney, and liver ailments. Surprisingly it may be true. Strawberries have been found to contain an aspirin type compound called salicylate, which may explain the claims made by sufferers of these ailments after eating strawberries.
Unfortunately some people may also be allergic to strawberries as they contain a common allergen.
Naturally strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C. folate and potassium. They also contain anti-cancer bioflavonoids, and their seeds provide an insoluble fibre which helps with constipation.
Strawberries are also a good source of pectin and other soluble fibres which help to lower cholesterol.
You can keep strawberries in the fridge for a few days, but as you’re probably aware once washed they need to be eaten fairly quickly or they will develop mould. If you want to help your children be a little healthier, just pop a few strawberries into their lunchbox. They make a great healthy treat.
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