Health Benefits of Strawberries
Continued from Calories in Raspberries.
In addition to having fiber and antioxidants, strawberries are very rich in lycopene. Some studies seem to indicate that because of their high lycopene content, strawberries may be beneficial in preventing breast cancer, colon cancer and prostate cancer.
According to some experts, strawberries are really effective in helping to promote cardiovascular health. Diets rich in lycopene may help reduce your risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular ailments.
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06-08-08 at 11:08 am
WRONG!!! strawberries do NOT contain lycopene!!!