Last week we discussed the skin benefits of strawberries, but strawberries provide plenty more benefits for your hair and immunity as well!
The ellagic acid in strawberries not only protects skin against UV rays, but it also prevents hair loss/thinning and can even delay androgenetic alopecia. The folic acid and vitamins B5 and B6 are found in strawberries as well and can also prevent hair loss. Strawberries can also add extra shine to your hair. Make a paste out of 7 or 8 mashed strawberries and mix with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Apply this paste to your hair and scalp for 15-20 minutes and cover with a shower cap. This mixture also serves as a conditioner should be rinsed out with water. Use cold water for extra shine. Another option is to mix mashed strawberries and egg yolk and use that as a conditioner.
In order to get the immunity benefits of strawberries, the best way is to use strawberries the traditional way-eating them! One bowl of strawberries can provide one day's worth of vitamin C, which helps boost your immune system. The vitamin C in strawberries can also help prevent cataracts and prevent sun damage to the eyes. Additionally, strawberries contain about 21% manganese as well as potassium and vitamin K which all help with bone health. Strawberries also contain components that contain anti-inflammatory components, help to lower cholesterol, and assist with heart health. We will have tons of strawberries available during our Strawberry/Honey Festival this weekend so stop by and try out some of these natural home remedies!
The ellagic acid in strawberries not only protects skin against UV rays, but it also prevents hair loss/thinning and can even delay androgenetic alopecia. The folic acid and vitamins B5 and B6 are found in strawberries as well and can also prevent hair loss. Strawberries can also add extra shine to your hair. Make a paste out of 7 or 8 mashed strawberries and mix with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise. Apply this paste to your hair and scalp for 15-20 minutes and cover with a shower cap. This mixture also serves as a conditioner should be rinsed out with water. Use cold water for extra shine. Another option is to mix mashed strawberries and egg yolk and use that as a conditioner.
In order to get the immunity benefits of strawberries, the best way is to use strawberries the traditional way-eating them! One bowl of strawberries can provide one day's worth of vitamin C, which helps boost your immune system. The vitamin C in strawberries can also help prevent cataracts and prevent sun damage to the eyes. Additionally, strawberries contain about 21% manganese as well as potassium and vitamin K which all help with bone health. Strawberries also contain components that contain anti-inflammatory components, help to lower cholesterol, and assist with heart health. We will have tons of strawberries available during our Strawberry/Honey Festival this weekend so stop by and try out some of these natural home remedies!