Strawberries, scientifically known as Fragaria, are a growing industry that started in the 1600s around Paris. However, the european plants produced small strawberries and and few fruits were produced per plant. Therefore, the european species were crossed with a larger species from Chile, and a new, better type of strawberry was introduced.
Strawberries offer many health benefits to humans. First, they are high in antioxidants (Flavonoids, vitamin A and C, and minerals), which play an important role in getting rid of free radicals in our body. Second, they prevent spikes in blood sugar following a meal. Third, they contain high amounts of ellagitannins and ellagic acid, which increase the activity of enzymes that reduce the activity of inflammatory compounds (most notably cyclooxygenase).
Strawberries offer many health benefits to humans. First, they are high in antioxidants (Flavonoids, vitamin A and C, and minerals), which play an important role in getting rid of free radicals in our body. Second, they prevent spikes in blood sugar following a meal. Third, they contain high amounts of ellagitannins and ellagic acid, which increase the activity of enzymes that reduce the activity of inflammatory compounds (most notably cyclooxygenase).
Citation:
Simpson, B., & Ogorzaly, M. (2013). Fruits and Nuts of Temperate Regions. In Plants In Our World: Economic Botany. McGrawhill.
I love strawberries ! happy to know about these benefits .
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