How Eating More Strawberries Can Improve Your Heart Health?

Strawberries are delicious and good for you. They're also one of the most nutrient-dense fruits you can eat, which is why they're often touted as a superfood.

Did you know that research suggests that eating this fruit may be especially beneficial for heart health? Here's what scientists have learned about the relationship between these berries and the heart:

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How do strawberries help your heart?

Prevents Type 3 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (Image via Pexels/Nathan Cowley)

A study presented by Britt Burton Freeman, a professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology, found that a diet low in fruit is among the top three risk factors for cardiovascular health. The researchers also found that daily consumption of this fruit may provide cardio-metabolic benefits.

The study supports the hypothesis that strawberry consumption may improve cardiometabolic risks. In addition, researchers believe this evidence supports the role of strawberries in a 'food as medicine' approach for prevention of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in adults.

In addition to being good for the heart and metabolism, they're also an excellent sources of vitamin C. They contain antioxidants and are good for regulating blood sugar. If you want to eat more this fruit every day, you can always bite into a bowl of strawberries raw or add it to your salad.

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Nutrients in Strawberries

A strawberry contains about 91% water and 7.7% carbohydrates. It contains only minor amounts of fat and protein.

One serving contains:

• 32 calories
• 91% water
• 0.7 grams protein
• 7.7 grams carbs
• 4.9 grams sugar
• 2 grams fiber
• 0.3 grams fat

Carbohydrates

It has about 12 grams of carbs per cup, including three grams of fiber and 7.4 grams of sugar. The glycemic index is 25, and the glycemic load is three.

Fats & Proteins

It's very low in fat and contain mostly polyunsaturated fatty acids. It has one gram of protein per cup.

Vitamins & Minerals

One cup of this classic berry contains almost half of the daily value for vitamin C, along with potassium, folate and calcium.

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Filling your plate with strawberries

It's low in fat and contains various nutrients and minerals. (Image via Pexels/Jessica Lewis)

Eating more of this fruit is one of the best ways to improve heart health. Strawberries are a low-calorie fruit and contain a lot of nutrients that are good for health, such as vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber.

They also have potassium, which helps lower blood pressure by preventing fluid build-up in blood vessels. When choosing fruit to eat, make sure to choose those that were grown locally and were not exposed to chemicals during their journey from the farm where they were grown through processing factories to your supermarket shelf.

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Low-calorie fruit that can add to your salad or breakfast (Image via Pexels/Josh Sorenson)

When it comes to heart health, it's one of the best foods around. Not only are they packed with nutrients, but they are also a tasty way to improve gut health, which can lower risk of heart disease and other illnesses like diabetes. If you're looking for a tasty and healthy snack, add some strawberries to your diet today.