10 Surprising Ways Strawberries Can Benefit Your Health
Give your immunity a boost
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, says Toronto-based registered dietitian Madeleine Edwards. Most mammals except for humans have the ability to produce vitamin C naturally, which is why its so important to get your daily requirement. One serving contains 51.5 mg of vitamin C about half of your daily requirement, Edwards says. Double a serving to one cup and get 100 percent. Vitamin C is a well-known immunity booster, as well as a powerful, fast-working antioxidant. Here are other foods high in vitamin C.