Health benefits of strawberries

Maintaining Healthy Teeth

Strawberries contain malic acid, which is a natural enamel whitener. They also contain polyphenols, compounds which inhibit the breakdown of starches in the mouth. This helps to reduce plaque build-up, which can cause tooth decay and gum disease.
It is worth noting, however, that due to the acidic and sugary nature of strawberries, using them as an enamel whitener daily will probably make them worse rather than better. It is best kept as a solution for special occasions, when you can thoroughly rinse your mouth afterwards to remove excess acids.

Boosting Fibre Levels To Help With Digestion

Finally, strawberries are packed full of both soluble (40%) and insoluble (60%) dietary fibre. The solubility of fibre is important as it determines how they interact with food in the gut. Soluble dietary fibre attracts fluid and creates a gel, which slows down digestion. This can prevent the absorption of cholesterol, promote a feeling of fullness, and also help to maintain healthy insulin function.
Insoluble fibre is important for gut health, and can add bulk to help prevent constipation. The fibre passes through the digestive tract in tact as is does not dissolve in water, and in doing so can speed up the passage of food and waste through the digestive system.
As strawberries contain both types of fibre (a rather rare phenomenon), they are very useful to eat regularly to maintain a healthy digestive system.
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