{"id":140,"date":"2021-06-14T08:39:41","date_gmt":"2021-06-14T08:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.colonbroom.com\/?p=140"},"modified":"2023-08-08T13:28:11","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T13:28:11","slug":"strawberries-in-your-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colonbroom.com\/blog\/strawberries-in-your-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Have More Strawberries in Your Diet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gut health is essential for every single one of us. It can make the difference when suffering from constipation, diabetes, and many other conditions. Here, the saying \u201cYou are what you eat\u201d is spot on.<\/h3>\n

Healthy eating doesn\u2019t mean living off of kale or dry-boiled chicken. There are even sweet treats that can do a ton of good for our gut.<\/p>\n

Enter strawberries \u2013 a delicious treat you can enjoy pretty much guilt-free. But did you know that they have great gut health benefits<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Polyphenols, Prebiotics, and Fiber<\/h3>\n

Let\u2019s quickly recap the three key ingredients that make strawberries unique.<\/p>\n

First, there\u2019s fiber. It\u2019s an indigestible part of the plant that adds weight and mass to your stool. This, in turn, helps bowel movement regularity, reduces constipation, and detoxifies your intestinal tract.<\/p>\n

Second, we have polyphenols. They\u2019re a natural compound found in plants that can act as antioxidants. This substance is great for neutralizing harmful free radicals, reducing inflammation, and even lowering the risk of contracting conditions like cancer and diabetes.<\/p>\n

Lastly \u2013 prebiotics. It\u2019s basically food for healthy bacteria. By itself, your body can\u2019t digest prebiotics, but the good bacteria and yeasts living in your gut use them for nourishment.<\/p>\n

All of this in each and every strawberry you eat. Pretty cool, right?<\/p>\n

Strawberries and Gut Health<\/h3>\n

Want a little bit more substance to this claim? A study by the University of California and the David Geffen School of Medicine has you covered.<\/p>\n

Healthy people who consumed 26 grams of freeze-dried California strawberry powder for 4 weeks showed significant results. There was a substantial increase in gut microbes related to lean body weight, health, and longevity.<\/p>\n\n

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Wrapping Up<\/h3>\n

Ongoing research keeps shaping our understanding of what a healthy diet looks like. But, at the end of the day, there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all superfood that you can live off of.<\/p>\n

The key is understanding your body\u2019s needs and adjusting your diet accordingly. It\u2019s essential to know what products and ingredients might fill a gap in your nutritional needs or help with conditions.<\/p>\n

Strawberries were always widely known as a fresh sweet snack, a great alternative when you want to satisfy a sugar craving. Thanks to UC and the David Geffen School of Medicine research, we have a better understanding of the many other benefits they offer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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