| Strawberries are amongst the most popular fruits in | | | | Strawberries, through their high ORAC levels can |
| the world. They have been eaten for centuries and | | | | assist Brain function and may help reduce memory |
| have been known for their health benefits. | | | | loss as we age through prevention in earlier life. |
| Strawberries are very nutritious containing many | | | | Strawberries may assist with vision by providing |
| valuable nutrients. They are a rich source of Vitamin | | | | nutrients the eyes need to function normally as well |
| A and Vitamin C. Strawberries are high in | | | | as preventing a build up of free radicals causing |
| carbohydrates and dietary fibre. They also contain | | | | damaging effects to the eyes and vision. |
| protein. Strawberries are a viable source of Calcium, | | | | Arthritis sufferers may find relief by including |
| Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, | | | | Strawberries along with other ORAC fruits in the diet |
| iodine and Folate. | | | | or by including an ORAC high supplement in a regular |
| The Strawberry is from the rose family, Rosaceae. | | | | diet. |
| Its Botanical name is Fragaria ananassa. Various cross | | | | Antioxidants can assist in the prevention of cancers. |
| breeding between strawberry species has developed | | | | Strawberries and other Fruits high in Antioxidants can |
| the strawberry commonly known today. | | | | have a preventative effect on the development of |
| The strawberry is unique in that the seeds are born | | | | cancers. |
| on the outside of the fruit rather than on the inside | | | | The Potassium and Magnesium content in |
| of the fleshy pulp such as with raspberries. | | | | Strawberries makes them an ideal assistant in |
| Strawberries are known for their high level of ORAC | | | | lowering high blood pressure which can be caused by |
| units. ORAC is short for Oxygen Radical Absorbency | | | | high sodium foods in the diet. |
| Capacity. An ORAC measurement is a rating of the | | | | Strawberries with their high Folate levels are an |
| Antioxidant power of a substance. Antioxidants can | | | | excellent food for women to eat when planning for |
| neutralise oxygen free radicals. If a substance can | | | | pregnancy and during the first few months of |
| absorb more free radicals it gets a higher ORAC | | | | pregnancy. |
| rating. | | | | Commercial strawberry growers tend to use a lot of |
| Many nutritional experts recommend we consume at | | | | chemicals in the growing process. If you can find a |
| least 5000 ORAC units per day to reduce free radical | | | | local organic grower or better still grow your own. |
| damage. | | | | Precautions |
| 1 cup of fresh fruit or vegetables contains around | | | | Any health related topics have been included based |
| 20% of the recommended 5000 ORAC units we | | | | on a long-term research into this area. None of the |
| need per day. Very few people would consume 5 | | | | medical information listed should be considered a cure |
| cups of fruit or vegetables per day. This is why | | | | for any illness. Nothing listed here should take the |
| supplementation is often required to deliver a higher | | | | place of advice given to you by your family Doctor. |
| intake of Antioxidants. | | | | |