5 Healthy Facts about Strawberries

(NC) Did you know strawberries are one of the healthiest fresh fruits? Here are some healthy facts about everyone’s favorite berry.

1. They support the immune system. Just one cup of strawberries has 95 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.

2. Strawberries are full of beneficial nutrients including potassium, folate, fiber, and antioxidants known as polyphenols.

3. The high levels of vitamin C and B combined with folate, fiber, and antioxidants make an ideal combination for heart health. Strawberries may strengthen cardiac muscles and reduce cholesterol in the blood vessels and arteries.

4. Strawberries have zero sodium, fat, or cholesterol.

5. A naturally sweet and low-calorie snack, one serving of strawberries has less sugar than an apple and only half the calories of a banana. In fact, a serving of eight strawberries is only 50 calories.