We don’t know about you but strawberries happen to be our favourite fruit. They are not only delicious and can make any dessert light up, but they are also great for the health. They contain an abundance of antioxidants that have countless benefits for you. Benefits of strawberries are too many to list but we tried to share some common ones with you today!
These tiny red fruits are rich in many nutrients. Some benefits of strawberries that you need to keep in mind are:
Makes the Heart Strong
This fruit has a huge number of anti oxidants and certain substances called polyphenols in it. These substances play a major role in the protection of your heart. As they manage the proper circulation of blood and also prevent the clogging of arteries. Recommended intake of these are 3 or more servings in a week.
Helps with Skin Health
Strawberries are rich in alpha hydroxy acid. This substance helps in the timely elimination of the dead cells and these are replaced by the new cells. This process maintains the cleansing mechanism of the skin. You can apply the mask of strawberries on your skin and leave for 10-15 minutes. After that rinse it with lukewarm water and you will find an evident glow on your face.
Controls Hair Fall
Strawberries are rich in silica. Silica helps in preventing the baldness and improves the growth of hair. You can apply hair strawberry mask.
- Take strawberries and mix it with honey and olive oil.
- Apply on your scalp.
- Leave it there for almost half an hour.
- Now wash it with regular or luke warm water. Make sure that the scalp was dry before applying.
This mask will also prevent the fungal growth on your scalp.
