Health benefits of organic strawberries [infographic]

Who doesn’t love strawberries? They’re delectable in desserts and salads and just as tasty fresh out of the garden.

Besides being delightfully delicious, colorful and refreshing, organic strawberries are impressing researchers with their array of remarkable health benefits. They contain high levels of specialized compounds, beyond the traditional vitamins and minerals in most whole foods. Called phytonutrients, these unique plant compounds are shown to provide a wealth of important benefits.

Perhaps the most well-known benefits of many phytonutrients are their antioxidant activities. The free-radical scavenging abilities of strawberries have been shown to effectively fight the oxidative damage that contributes to chronic illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. Different phytonutrients also give strawberries and other plants their vibrant colors — hence the common saying today: “Add more color to your diet.” Many of these compounds are in the flavonoid family, including anthocyanins, which give strawberries their distinctive colors. Organic strawberries offer potent anti-inflammatory benefits, immune support, hormone balancing, cardiovascular benefits, anti-cancer actions and much more.

These remarkable superfoods may top the list of some the most health-supporting, disease-fighting foods on the planet. Include a daily serving of a mixture of organic berries in your diet for optimal wellness.

Strawberries shown to reduce oxidative stress

A big bowl of fresh organic strawberries is one of the many delights of summertime, and researchers have recently found that the fruits may also help to prevent some illnesses due to their antioxidant properties.

Strawberries may protect the stomach from alcohol damage

Strawberries may reduce the negative effects on the stomach induced by drinking alcohol, as well as other gastrointestinal problems.

Strawberry natural chemicals shield skin from sunburn

A red face and shoulders caused by sunburn damages skin. But researchers have found that the damage may be reduced by the red pigments in strawberries.

Strawberries strengthen heart health

Organic strawberries are more than just a treat for the taste buds. They’re also health boosters that lower the risk of heart trouble and diabetes.

Flavonoid-rich strawberries may help fight diabetes, cognitive decline

Strawberries have an abundance of a flavonoid called fisetin, which Salk Institute Cellular Neurobiology Laboratory researchers have recently found to significantly reduce diabetes symptoms.