Strawberries Healthy Benefits

Strawberries may be the most effective of the five most commonly consumed berries at eliminating cancer cells, according to a recent study conducted at the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition. The researchers tested extracts of six berries - strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, black raspberries, blackberries and cranberries - to determine their ability to induce cancer cell death.

Strawberries account for 75% of the fresh berry volume sold at retail, followed by blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and cranberries, in descending order.

Strawberries and other berries contain high levels of the phytochemicals that are believed to be responsible for the protective effects of diets high in fruits and vegetables against chronic illnesses.