5 ways strawberries are great for your health
Cognitive health
The flavonoids present in strawberries act as both antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. They work together to offset the negative effects of oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain, and they delay or slow age-related cognitive decline. This benefits older adults—USDA researchers found that supplementing healthy older adults’ diets with about two cups of strawberries per day and improve cognition.
What’s more, berry polyphenols may help improve memory and motor skills.