Strawberries are the most favorite berry of most people. By the way, the calorie content of strawberries is the lowest, than that of other fruits, that's why it is so loved by ladies who follow the figure. Many are looking forward to the summer season to enjoy the wonderful taste of this amazing berry. Thanks to modern technologies, Russian citizens can eat it all year round.
However, strawberries grown in artificial conditions, moreover with the addition of various pesticides for rapid growth, will never compare with the taste of the one that grows in nature in the summer. It has long been known that strawberries are rich in minerals, antioxidants, vitamins. But for each age this juicy delicacy is useful in its own way.
And what else do you know about this spectacular berry? What is the calorie content of strawberries and can it be considered a dietary product? These and many other issues we will try to expand as widely as possible in this article.
It should be noted that in 100 gr.berries only 26 kcal, which means that it has a very low calorie content. Strawberries are also very useful for health, if you want to lose extra pounds - then lean on a fragrant and low-calorie berries.
In addition, 100 g of this product contains a daily norm of vitamin C, it is responsible for the growth of bones, strengthens the immune system and normalizes the motility of the digestive system. The same amount of vitamin C is contained only in the black currant, more strawberries have no rivals. For comparison: in orange is several times less than this vitamin, than in five strawberry berries.
Useful properties of strawberries
Berries can be completely considered dietary, because besides microelements and a number of vitamin complex( B2, B3, B6, A, E, P), it does no harm to our body. The low calorie content of strawberries is explained simply - by 90% it consists of water.
All nutritionists recommend this product for use on unloading days. And it can be eaten both in frozen form and in fresh. From the berries make jam, jams, compotes, yogurts, natural juices and salads with the addition of various fruits. It is added to confectionery, preparing infusions and medicines.
About healing properties, a little bit more
About the caloric value of strawberries everything is clear, now we will discuss no less important - its medicinal properties. Due to the high concentration of useful elements, it has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect. Often that's why it is recommended to use it for people who have some kind of stomach disease, but only fresh.
With its success it is used to treat diseases of the nasopharynx. Strawberry perfectly eliminates the unpleasant odor in the mouth. Also, berries are recommended to eat during acute respiratory infections, it interferes with the development of ARI due to the high content of vitamin C, as was said above.
For those who suffer from iodine deficiency, they can also include in their diet this indispensable product that helps to normalize the functioning of the thyroid gland. Many doctors prescribe a strawberry to diabetics in combination with medicinal preparations, tk.it lowers the sugar in the blood of a person.
If you have joint pain or you suffer from anemia, these same bugs will save you from these ailments. This is the best natural diuretic, and it also has a beneficial effect on our liver. With rheumatism and liver diseases, you can eat only strawberries for a few days and drink more liquid. This strawberry diet is recommended to arrange several times a month.
In non-traditional medicine it is the main product for the treatment of various diseases. For example, with eczema, diathesis, wounds and eruptions, a strawberry dressing or a lotion is applied. If insomnia hurts, infusion of berries leaves will help. The same broth can be used for hormonal disorders and hypertension.
Despite the huge number of advantages, it has disadvantages. The main disadvantage is the allergenic effect. In case of allergies, it is extremely undesirable to use strawberries, in case of minor allergies it can be drunk with a sour-milk product( kefir, yoghurt).
Secondly, it is contraindicated in hepatic and gastric colic, increased gastric acidity and appendicitis. Children under one year and pregnant women should use the berries very carefully.