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Fresh strawberry ice cream, frozen strawberry smoothies, strawberry salad, or salsa\u2014there are plenty of ways to enjoy these bright red, juicy berries. But strawberries aren\u2019t <\/span>just <\/span><\/i>a colorful and delicious way to top off some of your favorite summer meals\u2014they can also boost your diet with a wide range of health benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even though they\u2019re small, strawberries are packed with vitamins and nutrients like vitamin C, folate, and fiber. Plus, they\u2019re an excellent source of antioxidants, which fight free radicals. Some research also suggests they can improve your brain and <\/span>heart health<\/span><\/a>, as well as potentially prevent cancer. Here are nine ways strawberries are a nutritious addition to your wellness arsenal.<\/span><\/p>\n

9 health benefits of strawberries<\/span><\/h2>\n

Strawberries are sweet, healthy, portable, and compatible with all kinds of recipes\u2014for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. In case you need some reasons to eat them year-round (not just in the summer!), here\u2019s how they can benefit your well-being.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Improve cardiovascular health<\/span><\/h3>\n

Strawberries are a good source of fiber, which helps <\/span>lower cholesterol<\/span><\/a>, and antioxidants, which help reduce <\/span>oxidative stress<\/span><\/a> (i.e., cell damage), says <\/span>Cynthia Odogwu<\/span><\/a>, MD, family healthcare provider practicing in Maryland. The plant compounds in strawberries also improve blood vessel health, helping control <\/span>blood pressure<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In one <\/span>study<\/span><\/a>, older adults who ate two cups of fresh strawberries per day had lower blood pressure at the end of the study than when they started. Meanwhile, another <\/span>study<\/span><\/a> found that eating strawberries daily reduced the total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglyceride levels of participants.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Provide essential nutrients<\/span><\/h3>\n

Strawberries are packed with essential nutrients, says <\/span>Lauren Manaker<\/span><\/a>, MS, RD, a registered dietitian based in Charleston, South Carolina. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n