Eating a well-balanced diet that’s heavy on the fresh fruits and vegetables could help if you struggle with breakouts and acne on your skin. But, one fruit that is common in most supermarkets could help if you feel like you've exhausted all options. Strawberries contain antioxidants known as polyphenols, as well as minerals such as manganese , potassium and folate .
On top of this, these bright red berries are packed with Vitamin C which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Healthline reports that, since strawberries are high in vitamin C, it’s possible they could help reduce some of the inflammation associated with acne. Some small studies have shown promising results from sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP) effect acne, although more research is needed.
According to BBC Good Food , an 80g serving of strawberries provides 46mg of Vitamin C. The NHS advises that adults between over the age of 19 need 40mg of vitamin C a day, making a small bowl of strawberries plenty. A full nutritional breakdown shows that a (typical) 80g portion contains: When you're preparing strawberries at home, don't throw away the leaves as these also have a place in your skin health.
Strawberry leaves contain many of the same attributes as their fruit so making a tea with strawberry leaves is a great way to give the body all the skin-loving vitamins and minerals the fruit has to offer. Beyond your skin, eating strawberries can work wonders inside your body also. They are naturally low in cal.
