How nutritionists eat strawberries: 5 unusual and useful recipes
'08.06.2019'
Source: Wday.ru
The main summer berry can be not only tasty, but also dangerous. However, there are ways to get maximum pleasure and benefit from strawberries without harming yourself.
Suppose that at the dachas it has not even bloomed yet, but from the southern regions and countries it is already being transported in boxes, writes Wday.ru. The fragrance is awesome. But the magnificent smell does not mean that the berry is really ripe: it may turn out to be hard and sour. Look for the one that is dark red in color, the kernels on the surface are slightly darker and slightly drowned in the pulp. Strawberries should be without visible damage, with bright green tails.
What's good about her
Strawberry is a whole complex of vitamins, minerals, microelements and antioxidants, and in a very attractive form. It contains a lot of vitamin C, potassium, folic acid and fiber. 150 grams of strawberries are 160 percent of the daily intake of vitamin C and only about 50 calories. In addition, the berries have a lot of fiber, dietary fiber, a lot of phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin A and even calcium.
Strawberries also contain a number of powerful antioxidants, including anthocyanins, ellagic acid, quercetin and kaempferol. It has been proven that they all have a protective effect against certain types of cancer.
What is useful for
- For heart
A study by Harvard University showed that due to the special type of flavonoids contained in strawberries - anthocyanin - the risk of heart attack in girls and women of middle age decreases by 32 percent.
And another flavonoid, quercetin, has anti-inflammatory properties, reduces the risk of atherosclerosis, and minimizes the damage done by “bad” cholesterol.
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In addition, strawberries have a lot of polyphenols, which reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, regulate blood pressure.
- From pressure
The summer berry contains a lot of potassium, which is essential for maintaining heart health. Potassium neutralizes the effects on the body of another trace element - sodium. If the first one is often not enough for us, then the second one is consumed in excess, paying for it with hypertension.
- For vessels
Regular consumption of strawberries helps to reduce the level of homocysteine, an amino acid that damages the inner lining of the arteries. And antioxidants and flavonoids protect against stroke: they protect the body from the formation of blood clots and, as a result, from strokes.
- Cancer Prevention
There are a lot of powerful antioxidants in strawberries that fight free radicals, inhibiting the growth of tumors and the development of inflammatory processes in the body.
- For digestion
Strawberry - a storehouse of dietary fiber and fiber. In addition, it has a lot of water. Together, it has the best effect on our digestive system and effectively fights against constipation.
- With diabetes
In 2011, scientists found that eating about 37 strawberries a day could reduce the likelihood of developing diabetes complications. The fact is that this berry has a very low glycemic index, and the fiber contained in it helps to regulate blood sugar levels, to maintain it at a normal level without jumps.
- For memory
Fizetin, another flavonoid contained in strawberries, can improve memory - this was discovered by conducting research on mice.
- Во время беременности
You have to be very careful here. Strawberries are very allergenic, therefore it is important to know the measure. At the same time, strawberries are an excellent source of folic acid, necessary for pregnant women. But, again, in moderation.
- For romance
Strawberry is a powerful aphrodisiac. Therefore, it is so often included in the recipes of different dishes for a romantic evening.
- For teeth
As it turned out, strawberries are an easy and safe way to whiten your teeth. But if you have sensitive enamel, be careful - you can fill the edge.
How to eat
If you overdo it with strawberries, then you can earn not only allergies, but also a banal digestive disorder, including diarrhea. Therefore, nutritionists advise to do without fanaticism. And share their recipes, how to eat strawberries.
- Strawberry salad with spinach
Ingredients: a glass of strawberries, a glass of spinach leaves, 30 grams of walnuts, 50 grams of goat cheese.
Cooking: cut strawberries into quarters, mix with washed and dried spinach, add diced cheese and sprinkle with chopped nuts. You can fill with a mixture of lemon juice and olive oil or sprinkle with balsamic vinegar.
- Strawberry salad with cherry
Ingredients: 200 grams of strawberries, 150 grams of cherry tomatoes, a bunch of arugula, 100 grams of mozzarella cheese in balls, olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dressing - 2 tablespoons.
Cooking: we cut tomatoes, cheese and strawberries into quarters, mix with rocket salad, fill with a mixture of balsamic and olive oil.
- Strawberry Mint Smoothie
Ingredients: a handful of strawberries, a banana, a bunch of mint, an apple, half a lime and a glass of water.
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Cooking: grind in a blender all the ingredients except lime: squeeze the juice out of it, add to the resulting puree and again thoroughly beat with a blender.
- Strawberry soup with basil
Ingredients: 400 grams of strawberries, 50 grams of mint, 20 grams of basil, juice of one lemon, 200 ml of freshly squeezed grape or apple juice.
Cooking: mix all the ingredients in a blender, decorate with mint leaves and add ice - the soup should be cold.
- Omelet with strawberries
Ingredients: 3 eggs, a tablespoon of water, 70 — 100 grams of strawberries, 50 grams of grated hard cheese, a pinch of pepper.
Cooking: beat eggs with pepper and water, pour into a pre-heated pan with a drop of vegetable oil, cover with a lid. When the omelet is almost ready - after 5 – 7 minutes, sprinkle half of the omelet with cheese, spread the sliced strawberries, cover with the other half of the omelet and cook 2 minutes under the lid.
