Regulate Blood Sugar
When carbohydrates are digested, the body absorbs them by breaking them down into simple sugars and releasing them into the bloodstream. After that, insulin is secreted to signal cells to receive the sugar and store it for later use. A high-sugar diet and imbalances in regulating blood sugar are related to a higher risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Strawberries are proved to slow down the absorption of glucose and prevent both insulin and glucose from increasing after a carb-rich meal. Therefore, these fruits can be a good option to prevent type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. [3]
