The Sweet Red Fruit, Strawberry

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Besides their lovely red color and sweet taste, strawberries also have an impressive amount of health benefits that may even surprise you. Strawberries have a high amount of anti-inflammatory antioxidants and contain anti-aging antioxidants that have been associated with lowering the risk of chronic diseases.

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Strawberry consumption is also associated with eye health, neurological health, protection against skin damage, lower the levels of inflammation and can even decrease pain.

With its relatively low amount of sugar and calories, strawberries are a good source of dietary fiber and are one of the most nutrient dense fruits there is.

Did you know that strawberries first grew in parts of France and Italy?
Today, strawberries are most grown in California with about a billion pounds of strawberries a year.

Strawberries’ Recipes
Strawberries are extremely versatile and can be used in many different recipes, such as smoothies, desserts, salads or many other ways too.

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Although strawberries are extremely healthy, they may be a risk for a person who has allergies to different types of histamine-containing fruits.