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*They are so rich in phenols, in particular, miracle phytonutrients called anthocyanins and ellagitannins. These are powerful antioxidants that prevent the oxidative damage that can cause cancer, heart disease, and other diseases of aging. | *They are so rich in phenols, in particular, miracle phytonutrients called anthocyanins and ellagitannins. These are powerful antioxidants that prevent the oxidative damage that can cause cancer, heart disease, and other diseases of aging. | ||
*The unique phenols prevent the clogging of the arteries that causes heart attacks and strokes. Unlike drugs, strawberries have no dangerous side effects | *The unique phenols prevent the clogging of the arteries that causes heart attacks and strokes. Unlike drugs, strawberries have no dangerous side effects | ||
| − | * The flavonoid fisetin is also found in other fruits and vegetables, but is most abundant in strawberries. In the plant, it helps protect the leaves and fruit from insects. In the human body, it has been shown to protect neurons and combat [[Alzheimer's | + | * The flavonoid fisetin is also found in other fruits and vegetables, but is most abundant in strawberries. In the plant, it helps protect the leaves and fruit from insects. In the human body, it has been shown to protect neurons and combat [[Alzheimer's Disease]]. It is also considered to be a weapon against [[Prostate Cancer]]. And now researchers have discovered it can fight [[diabetes]]. |
Revision as of 10:11, 15 August 2011
Special Precautions of Strawberries
The benefits of strawberries are
- Strawberries are so packed with anti-inflammatory nutrients that I liken them to a drug for their powerful effects.
- They are so rich in phenols, in particular, miracle phytonutrients called anthocyanins and ellagitannins. These are powerful antioxidants that prevent the oxidative damage that can cause cancer, heart disease, and other diseases of aging.
- The unique phenols prevent the clogging of the arteries that causes heart attacks and strokes. Unlike drugs, strawberries have no dangerous side effects
- The flavonoid fisetin is also found in other fruits and vegetables, but is most abundant in strawberries. In the plant, it helps protect the leaves and fruit from insects. In the human body, it has been shown to protect neurons and combat Alzheimer's Disease. It is also considered to be a weapon against Prostate Cancer. And now researchers have discovered it can fight diabetes.
