Tempted to go overboard on fresh
strawberries? Go ahead.
It's peak season, so they're cheap, juicy, abundant, and one of the
healthiest fruits around. A string of recent studies credit
strawberries with helping to smack down the effects of bad LDL
cholesterol, inhibit disease-fueling inflammation, fight the
development of cancer, and even benefit the aging brain. Whew! All
that and irresistible flavor.
Strawberries are famous for their
heart-healthy vitamin C, but they're also packed with potent
disease-fighting antioxidants, especially one called ellagic acid,
which has shown strong cancer-fighting properties in the lab.
Strawberries also are rich in flavonoids, antioxidants that help
shield cells from molecular damage, reducing the risks of multiple
diseases and needless brain/body aging. Strawberry shortcake,
anyone?
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