Ward off cancer
Vitamin C is one of the antioxidants that can help with cancer prevention, since a healthy immune system is the bodys best defense. A phytochemical called ellagic acid also found in strawberries is another. Ellagic acid has been shown to yield anti-cancer properties like suppressing cancer cell growth, says Edwards. Strawberries also contain antioxidants lutein and zeathancins. Antioxidants are scavengers to free radicals and neutralize the potentially negative effect they can have on our cells, she says. Find out how your diet can help lower your risk of developing breast cancer.
