Boost your fibre intake
Fibre is a necessity for healthy digestion, and strawberries naturally contain about 2 g per serving. Problems that can arise from lack of fibre include constipation and diverticulitisan inflammation of the intestines, which affects approximately 50 percent of people over 60. Fibre can also aid in fighting type 2 diabetes. Fibre helps slow the absorption of sugars (i.e., glucose) in the blood, says Edwards. As a result, adults who are managing diabetes can enjoy strawberriesin moderationin their diet.
