Strawberry

The strawberry is a red fruit, origin from Europe. It is a low calorie fruit, having about 38 calories per 100 grams of strawberry. Strawberries are rich in vitamins such as vitamin C, A, E, B5 and B6. The main minerals present in the strawberry are: Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium and Selenium. Strawberries are also rich in flavonoids, an important antioxidant in the body of human beings. Another important feature of the nutritional Strawberry is that it has good amount of fiber (about 2.5 grams of fiber per 100 grams of strawberry).

Among the main benefits of strawberry consumption for the body include: strengthening the immune system, aid in the proper functioning of the digestive system, anti-inflammatory action, aid in wound healing process, among other benefits.