Many scientists have been marveling about the wonders of strawberries. Studies show that the acidic contents of these succulent berries have great benefits aside from giving vitamins and nutrients needed by our body. Here are just some of the facts you need to know about the strawberries you love to eat:

• They give you whiter teeth. Ever heard of strawberries and baking soda as teeth cleaner? Try it. Put 1 large strawberry in a blender together with ½ teaspoon of baking soda and blend well. You can also mash the strawberry using a fork and mix the baking soda in. Use it like toothpaste and spread it on to your teeth gently. Leave it for 3-6 minutes and cleanse your teeth with water afterwards. Just make sure you brush your teeth with your preferred commercial toothpaste after so there won’t be strawberry stain or taste left.
• Strawberries also prevent constipation and even colon cancer because they wash away harmful toxins in our intestines.
• Strawberry consumption also increases memory.
• Strawberry has antioxidants that protect our immune system. So try a strawberry dipped in melted chocolate for a double boost of disease-fighting antioxidants.
• These red berries also keep our eyes bright. Studies on eyesight reveals that eating at least 5 strawberries a day could keep your vision clear.
• Pregnant women may also get a good amount of folic acid from eating strawberries.

The build up of blockages can come from bad diet, obesity, hypertension, diabetes, stress and tobacco abuse. Heart disease can also be passed down in the family. Eating food with high cholesterol levels and a fast pace high stress lifestyle is the leading causes of coronary heart disease. If you fall to any of these categories, you have a high risk of having health problems that is related to and may lead to heart disease.

If your family has a history of heart diseases it would be advisable that you take precaution especially in what you eat. To avoid coronary heart disease, utilize a low cholesterol diet, exercise regularly, stop smoking, get checked up to know your body’s condition, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Eating food high in antioxidants and has low cholesterol can help prevent heart disease. Minimize the intake of salt and sugar especially if you are diabetic as it reduces the risk of coronary heart disease. Fruits vegetables and fish that contain Omega-3 fatty acids can lower fat in blood and prevent irregular heartbeats. Also drinking limited amounts of alcohol can help in regulating blood flow. Regular exercise consisting of 30 minutes of cardiovascular exercises can help strengthen your heart and lungs and effectively circulate oxygen throughout the body.