{"id":25512,"date":"2021-08-03T17:34:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T17:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=25512"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"strawberry-diets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry Diets: Fad Or Sustainable Weight Loss Method?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#What_Is_The_Strawberry_Diet\" >What Is The Strawberry Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#What_Can_You_Eat_On_Strawberry_Diet\" >What Can You Eat On Strawberry Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Will_The_Strawberry_Diet_Help_You_Lose_Weight\" >Will The Strawberry Diet Help You Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Benefits_Of_Strawberries_For_Weight_Loss\" >Benefits Of Strawberries For Weight Loss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Strawberries_Are_High_In_Fiber\" >Strawberries Are High In Fiber\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Strawberries_Have_Very_Few_Calories\" >Strawberries Have Very Few Calories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Strawberries_Have_Ellagic_Acid\" >Strawberries Have Ellagic Acid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Strawberries_Are_High_In_Anthocyanins_And_Antioxidants\" >Strawberries Are High In Anthocyanins And Antioxidants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Strawberries_Or_Any_Fruit_Are_A_Good_Substitute_For_Junk_Food\" >Strawberries (Or Any Fruit) Are A Good Substitute For Junk Food<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Other_Benefits_Of_Strawberries\" >Other Benefits Of Strawberries<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Improved_Vision\" >Improved Vision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Heart_Health\" >Heart Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Teeth_And_Bone_Health\" >Teeth And Bone Health<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#Strawberry_Side_Effects\" >Strawberry Side Effects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberry-diets\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most extreme version of the Strawberry diet originated in 2004 with former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham. She supposedly began it while traveling with her husband in Europe and it consisted of only one meal a day, strawberries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Strawberry_Diets\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Strawberry_Diets\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2014, Kim Kardashian began following the diet that includes strawberries for every meal several days a week, with strawberry smoothies as snacks. Plans based on this version supply approximately 1,200 calories per day and incorporate strawberries in every meal and snack.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Strawberry_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is The Strawberry Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-week-shred-diet\/\">diet<\/a> is based on the belief that strawberries help you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/12-week-carb-cycling-meal-plan\/\">lose weight<\/a> and are a better food choice than most other fruits and vegetables. While this may\u00a0have a grain of truth to it, some of the claims made about strawberry diets are exaggerated or downright false.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, there is no solid scientific evidence to support the claim that strawberries burn off fat faster than other foods. However, there is evidence to show that eating more fruits and veggies, in general, will help you achieve <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/protein-sparing-modified-fast\/\">your weight loss goals<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/healthy_eating\/fruits_vegetables.html#:~:text=To%20lose%20weight%2C%20you%20must%20eat%20fewer%20calories%20than%20your%20body%20uses,-This%20doesn't&amp;text=The%20water%20and%20fiber%20in,and%20calories%20and%20are%20filling.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has also shown that a calorie deficit results in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-carb-cycling\/\">weight loss<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18025815\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Because you&#8217;ll be eating much less while on this diet it&#8217;s likely that you&#8217;ll lose weight. Whether the weight will stay off is another matter altogether, not forgetting the many nutrients you&#8217;ll miss out on while on this restrictive diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/strawberries-on-keto-diet\/\">Strawberries On Keto Diet: Are They A Safe Bet?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Strawberry_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30335 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-3584-1024x576.png\" alt=\"strawberry diets\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-3584.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-3584-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-3584.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-3584.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Eat_On_Strawberry_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Can You Eat On Strawberry Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberry <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/pcos-diet\/\">diet plans<\/a> vary, but typically they involve cutting out a lot of the junk food you eat every day and replacing it with strawberries. The most popular menu consists of four to six servings of frozen strawberries per day. One serving is equivalent to two cups or 10 ounces of fresh berries. Some other foods you can eat during your strawberry phase include natural yogurt, cheese (usually hard), whole grain pasta, rice cakes, and sugar-free lemonade.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_The_Strawberry_Diet_Help_You_Lose_Weight\"><\/span><b>Will The Strawberry Diet Help You Lose Weight?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If all you&#8217;re considering is eating more fruit and cutting back on junk food, then yes \u2013 the strawberry diet is likely to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-2-pounds-a-week\/\">lose weight<\/a>. However, if weight loss is your goal, then you might not need to follow this diet at all. It&#8217;s ineffective for these reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries alone can&#8217;t provide all the nutrients you need to be healthy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a highly restrictive diet that might not be sustainable for long-term weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might not give you enough energy for exercise; a crucial component for healthy weight loss<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, strawberries are a great addition to a healthy eating plan. Let&#8217;s look at how you can use these fruits to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-healthy-meal-plan\/\">lose weight<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Strawberry_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30388 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580-1024x576.png\" alt=\"strawberry diets\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Frame-3580.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Strawberries_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of Strawberries For Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different reasons why people intent on losing weight should be eating strawberries. Below is a list of the top reasons to add strawberries as part of your diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strawberries_Are_High_In_Fiber\"><\/span><b>Strawberries Are High In Fiber<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One cup of strawberries has 3.0 grams of dietary fiber, out of the 25-38 g most adults should aim for daily(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/1102710\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The fiber in strawberries helps reduce cholesterol and control blood sugar levels. It also makes you feel full, so it is an important part of a diet plan that reduces calories and encourages weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25803191\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fiber is important for digestion. If you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/low-carb-diet-for-pcos\/\">lose weight<\/a>, you must maintain a healthy digestive system. Poor digestion can lead to weight gain in the form of an increase in appetite or inability to assimilate nutrients properly and may slow down your metabolism as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK559033\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Strawberry_Diets\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Strawberry_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30331 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-3588-1024x576.png\" alt=\"strawberry diets\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-3588.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-3588-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-3588.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-3588-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Frame-3588.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strawberries_Have_Very_Few_Calories\"><\/span><b>Strawberries Have Very Few Calories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You only need one cup to reap all the benefits listed above but there are only 48 calories in that cup (for 16 servings) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/1102710\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can eat 2 cups for just 122 calories if you want more fruit in your diet or have a craving to satisfy without going over your calorie goals for the day!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strawberries_Have_Ellagic_Acid\"><\/span><b>Strawberries Have Ellagic Acid<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ellagic acid helps prevent free radicals from damaging cells in the body. It helps fight inflammation and restores the normal functioning of weight-reducing hormones which are often blocked due to chronic inflammation.\u00a0 Ellagic acid is also known to boost the body&#8217;s natural detoxification processes and prevent cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5187535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strawberries_Are_High_In_Anthocyanins_And_Antioxidants\"><\/span><b>Strawberries Are High In Anthocyanins And Antioxidants<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidants are very important for weight loss because they help control free radical damage in the body. Free radicals are unstable molecules that attack healthy cells. If out of balance, this can lead to inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), arthritis, and even heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3249911\/#:~:text=Free%20radicals%20damage%20contributes%20to,or%20by%20promoting%20their%20decomposition.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The anthocyanins in berries help prevent cell damage and inflammation, like the inflammation caused by stress and poor diet choices (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5187535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthocyanin keeps blood vessels healthy and functioning properly so they can carry oxygen where it needs to go in order to be burned by the cells for energy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5187535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Strawberry_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-38946\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4362-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Meal Plan\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4362.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4362-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4362.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4362-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4362.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strawberries_Or_Any_Fruit_Are_A_Good_Substitute_For_Junk_Food\"><\/span><b>Strawberries (Or Any Fruit) Are A Good Substitute For Junk Food<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different ways to enjoy strawberries \u2013 as fresh fruit or frozen in smoothies, as part of strawberry shortcake for dessert, on cereal with skim milk or yogurt, etc. It&#8217;s easy to swap them for unhealthy snacks that might not promote weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-detox-diet-plan\/\">7-Day Detox Diet Plan: Can You Rejuvenate Your Body With Food?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Benefits_Of_Strawberries\"><\/span><b>Other Benefits Of Strawberries<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to the strawberry nutrition profile, it carries more benefits than those related to weight loss. A single cup of large strawberries contains about 11.5 grams of carbohydrates; 3 grams of dietary fiber and 7.34 grams of sugar (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/1102710\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). They also contain vitamin C, vitamin K, Potassium, Folate,\u00a0 Manganese, and omega-3 fatty acids.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of this fruit include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improved_Vision\"><\/span><b>Improved Vision<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another health benefit of strawberries is their high content of vitamin C, which helps to promote eye health by strengthening blood capillaries in the eye and preventing macular degeneration. This fruit also contains lutein which reduces your risk of developing cataracts, glaucoma, and other harmful age-related eye diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3693724\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Strawberry_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31509 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4283.png\" alt=\"strawberry diets\" width=\"941\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4283.png 941w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4283-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4283.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 941px) 100vw, 941px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heart_Health\"><\/span><b>Heart Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh strawberries have the ability to lower your blood pressure, which can be beneficial for preventing heart attacks and stroke. Studies have shown that eating strawberries regularly may decrease low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in the body. This HDL\/LDL ratio is often linked to LDL cholesterol oxidation; an essential first step towards heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/215277811.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teeth_And_Bone_Health\"><\/span><b>Teeth And Bone Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, which helps your child develop strong teeth and bones as well as improve their immune system function (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4833003\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Strawberry_Diets\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33065 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4873-1024x576.png\" alt=\"strawberry diets\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4873.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4873-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4873.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Frame-4873.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strawberry_Side_Effects\"><\/span><b>Strawberry Side Effects<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although strawberries are a very healthy food, they&#8217;re not suited for everyone, especially t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hose with an allergy or sensitivity. Symptoms of strawberry allergy include watery eyes; runny nose; itching around the mouth; wheezing; coughing and difficulty breathing (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/research.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/informall\/allergenic-food\/?FoodId=75\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries contain oxalic acid, so individuals who suffer from certain types of kidney stones, gout, or rheumatism should avoid consuming them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/kidney-stones\/kidney-stones-food-causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberry diet plans are all about eating these fruits and other associated foods in place of certain unhealthy snacks you might be used to. For example, instead of having a bagel for breakfast or a piece of cake on the weekend, you would have a bowl of strawberries with natural yogurt \u2013 it&#8217;s just a matter of swapping out what you eat every day until your meals look much healthier overall. It\u2019s not about eating only strawberries, it\u2019s about including them in an overall healthy and balanced diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Strawberry_Diets\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/research.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/informall\/allergenic-food\/?FoodId=75\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergy information for: Strawberry (Fragaria ananassa)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, manchester.ac.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/kidney-stones\/kidney-stones-food-causes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can What You Eat Give You Kidney Stones?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7202899\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary berries, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes: an overview of human feeding trials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/core.ac.uk\/download\/pdf\/215277811.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EFFECTS OF STRAWBERRIES ON LIPID PROFILES AND BIOMARKERS OF LIPID OXIDATION IN SUBJECTS WITH DYSLIPIDEMIA AND ABDOMINAL ADIPOSITY<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2011, core.ac.uk)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18025815\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat loss depends on energy deficit only, independently of the method for weight loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2007, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3249911\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free radicals, antioxidants and functional foods: Impact on human health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK559033\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Fiber Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3693724\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrients for the ageing eye<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2013, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5187535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protective Role of Dietary Berries in Cancer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/1102710\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberries, raw<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, usda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25803191\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strawberry as a health promoter: an evidence based review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, pubmed.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4833003\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Roles and Mechanisms of Actions of Vitamin C in Bone: New Developments <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2015, nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/kidney-stones\/kidney-stones-food-causes\">Using Fruits &amp; Vegetables to Manage Your Weight<\/a> (2020, cdc.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most extreme version of the Strawberry diet originated in 2004 with former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham. She supposedly began it while traveling with her husband in Europe and it consisted of only one meal a day, strawberries. In 2014, Kim Kardashian began following the diet that includes strawberries for every meal several days a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":41,"featured_media":25516,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[67],"tags":[],"coauthors":[122,87],"class_list":["post-25512","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diets"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Strawberry Diets: Fad Or Sustainable Weight Loss Method? - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 STRAWBERRY DIETS \u27a4 may work at first, but they&#039;re not a sustainable option. 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She supposedly began it while traveling with her husband in Europe and it consisted of only one meal a day, strawberries.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">In 2014, Kim Kardashian began following the diet that includes strawberries for every meal several days a week, with strawberry smoothies as snacks. Plans based on this version supply approximately 1,200 calories per day and incorporate strawberries in every meal and snack.<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is The Strawberry Diet?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">The <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-week-shred-diet\/\\\">diet<\/a> is based on the belief that strawberries help you <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/12-week-carb-cycling-meal-plan\/\\\">lose weight<\/a> and are a better food choice than most other fruits and vegetables. While this may\u00a0have a grain of truth to it, some of the claims made about strawberry diets are exaggerated or downright false.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">For example, there is no solid scientific evidence to support the claim that strawberries burn off fat faster than other foods. 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