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Are
Strawberries good for weight loss?
Strawberries,
one of the most popular berries in the world, are grown and harvested
in parts of Asia, America, Europe and Australia. A yummy addition
to any dessert, strawberry is a low-calorie dessert substitute
in itself and is a storehouse of a number of nutritional benefits.
They are possibly the best source of anthocyanins, phytonutrients
and potent antioxidants - a unique combination which can offer
the system protection from cell/tissue damage and inflammatory
diseases.
This wonder berry, despite its sweet taste, contains relatively
lesser calories (1 Cup of strawberries = 49 calories) and that
is why has often been subjected to one query worldwide - Are Strawberries
good for weight loss? Experts are of the opinion that strawberries
do work overtime when embalming the system with nutrition and
are a great food to pep up the metabolism and suppress appetite
for sure. In fact, not only weight loss, strawberries aid in controlling
blood sugar in the body as well.
Nutritional information
A cup of strawberries contain 49 calories, 3 grams of Fiber, loads
of vitamin C, and a good amount of important minerals like magnesium,
potassium and calcium.
Naturally red, sweet and juicy, strawberries are abundantly available
in local fruit shops as well as big supermarkets and can be indulged
in guiltlessly to satisfy the taste buds whenever there is a sweet
craving to gratify. June is the peak season when these luscious
berries appear in masses and can therefore be easily included
in the summer weight loss diet plan for shedding the pounds quick
and fast.
How are Strawberries good for weight loss?
· Strawberry is a known stimulant for metabolism and can
readily boost its working capacity to a higher level, thus helping
the body to burn more calories throughout the day.
· Strawberries, although naturally sweet, contain fewer
calories than other sweet fruits. Eating a cup of strawberries
can therefore satisfy your sweet craving immediately, pass on
a feeling of satiety and fullness to the system and also suppress
appetite in a large way.
· Strawberries can slacken the pace of digestion of starchy
fares and thereby help in controlling the rise in the level of
blood sugar that always trails along with the consumption of starchy
food. This is why strawberries are very useful for Type 2 Diabetes
patients.
However, you must eat strawberries sensibly when you want to lose
weight. It is best not to pair it with cream or dessert. Fresh,
red and plump strawberries, added to your daily bowl of cereal,
smoothies, oatmeal or yogurt is the best way to have it.
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