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dry in the sun and then have intertwined to make them as a belt, they have<br />

been protected by any bites, often lethal, vipers and snakes! Logically it is<br />

popular beliefs related to the Italian peasant tradition, but these legends<br />

always make more excellent strawberry among all the fruits we have on our<br />

table.<br />

Until the seventeenth century in Europe were grown plants native wild<br />

species (Fragaria vesca, F. viridis, or F. moschata) and other varieties of<br />

strawberries introduced to North America as (F. Virginian): namely, with the<br />

introduction of the American species, the strawberry plant produced much<br />

larger fruits.<br />

Its 10 benefits:<br />

1. Strawberries are low in calories.<br />

A cup of strawberries has about 43 calories.<br />

They also contain fiber, which helps regulate<br />

the digestive processes and reduce hunger.<br />

2. They are loaded with antioxidants.<br />

Strawberries contain phenols, a chemical<br />

compound. Anthocyanin is a type of phenol<br />

abundant in strawberries and providing its<br />

characteristic color. It is also known for its powerful natural antioxidant<br />

qualities as maintaining the health of cells.<br />

3. They are a natural anti-inflammatory.<br />

Phenols also help combat inflammation in the body by inhibiting production<br />

of the enzyme cyclooxygenase, just as do compounds such as aspirin or<br />

ibuprofen.<br />

4. They are a rich source of vitamins.

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