Twenty-one healthy women ate about one-half pound of strawberries daily for three weeks. Several measures of antioxidant capacity in the blood were taken. Eating strawberries resulted in an increase in the body's ability to prevent the oxidation of blood lipids such as LDL cholesterol. Increased levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol in the blood have been identified as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the number one killer of women and men. The complete study can be found by clicking on the following link: tinyurl/ygjt9ro

Enjoying strawberries regularly can increase the body's antioxidant capacity, which may have heart, health and other benefits. With continued research findings about the positive role they play in overall health, coupled with their year-round availability, strawberries are a superfruit that can be enjoyed everday.

SOURCE California Strawberry Commission