6672 Small Frt. Strawberries have no cholesterol or saturated fats and only 50 calories per 8 strawberry serving. They are a good source of folic acid, having 20 percent of the adult daily requirement. This makes them an especially good food for expectant mothers who need to increase their folic acid intact.
Folic acid can help prevent neural tube defects.
The strawberry also is proving to be a cancer fighter. Because of the ellagic acid found in them, the American Cancer Institute suggests eating strawberries as part of a five-day program to help you reduce risk of cancer or heart disease. Antioxidants in grapes and blueberries. Even more striking benefits to disease prevention are studies associated with grapes and blueberries. A report by Dr. John D. Folts, from the University of Wisconsin, at the annual scientific conference at the American College of Cardiology in 1997 showed grape juice and red wine contain flavonoids.