Strawberries are an excellent dessert, which is for many people impossible to resist. Also, it is actively used for medicinal purposes.
It is proved that the berry is one of the most valuable sources of minerals.
It contains many vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, zinc, silicon, phosphorus, copper, etc. It has a diaphoretic and diuretic effect on the body, increases appetite and normalizes the digestive system.
This product includes substances that promote the removal of toxins, and antioxidants, which reverse the aging process.
In folk medicine, strawberries are widely used if it is necessary to quickly stop uterine bleeding, lower blood pressure, increase hemoglobin and cure atherosclerosis. It is irreplaceable in case of vitamin deficiency.
Strawberries are rich in vitamin C. In 100 grams of berries it is more than in the daily rate required to fully support of the human body. According to the content of the named vitamin, the plant has second place only after the black currant.
5 strawberry berries contain vitamin C as much as in an orange! Folic acid is also in more quantity here than in grapes and raspberries.
Therefore, it is not surprising that the described plant is recommended to be used regularly for people with pathologies of the cardiovascular system and low immunity, prone to frequent catarrhal diseases.
Excellent fights with pneumococcus, intestinal infections, herpes virus and staphylococcus. What is important, the composition of the berries includes a substance that provides neutralization of cancerous effects during smoking. That’s why avid smokers are encouraged to eat strawberries as often as possible.
Strawberry is comparable to a quality antimicrobial. Therefore, it is prescribed for inflammation of the nasopharynx, an unpleasant odor from the mouth. It is part of a delicious product and iodine, so berry lovers can not take iodine-containing drugs for prevention.
Since high temperatures (maximum 35 ° С) are not applied when drying strawberries, same like fresh berries, it is rich in vitamin C, fiber, calcium, potassium and magnesium. Also strawberries contain phosphorus, sulfur, iron, manganese, zinc and iodine. The sodium content in the strawberry is very low, so dried strawberries can be used in diet for people suffering from kidney diseases. In addition, strawberries contain many other valuable substances that do not break down when it is dried (gentle drying) and make it an effective natural remedy in the fight against many diseases. Dried strawberry is a rich source of antioxidants, phytonutrients, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, which reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases and help with various inflammations. Folic acid, contained in dried strawberries, protects the fetus in the womb from congenital defects.
Strawberry is an ideal product for weight loss, it speeds up the metabolism, reduces appetite and normalizes the sugar content in the blood.
It is proved that strawberries help to slow down aging of the brain and growth of tumor cells in the liver, reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases (such as stroke and others), protect blood vessels, lower blood pressure and improve memory, is one of the best means for teeth whitening, has a beneficial effect on constipation, anemia (anemia), diseases of the gallbladder and kidneys.
Diseases of the eye
The main cause of visual impairment is free radicals and deficiency of certain nutrients. As a consequence of the age deficit of these substances, our eyesight deteriorates. Antioxidants, flavonoids, phenolic compounds and organic acids contained in strawberries help to avoid eye diseases.
Cancer
Vitamin C, anthocyanins, quartzetin, folic acid and kaempferol contained in fresh and dried strawberries have excellent antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. They are ideal as a means of preventing neoplasms.
Heart Disease
High fiber content, folic acid, lack of fats and the presence of antioxidants in dried strawberries form an ideal complex for lowering cholesterol. In addition, dried strawberries are rich in B vitamins, which strengthen the heart muscle and promote the improvement of heart function.
Brain Activity and Nervous System
It is known that most elderly people suffer from memory loss. It occurs as a result of aging of the brain and nervous system. This is largely due to free radicals, which have a negative effect on the entire body. Vitamins, organic acids and iodine, which are part of the strawberry, neutralize free radicals, rejuvenate the body and positively affect the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system.
High pressure
Dried strawberry is rich in potassium and magnesium, which are an effective means of reducing high blood pressure caused by excess salt in the body.