Strawberries are one of the most common berry crops in Russia. Due to its high taste and versatility (it is very good not only in its pure form, but also when prepared for future use), this juicy bright red berry enjoys well-deserved popularity. But besides the good taste, strawberries are also very healthy.
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What are the beneficial substances in strawberries? First of all, this berry is rich in vitamin C. For example, 5-6 medium strawberries contain about the same amount of this vitamin necessary for the body as a large orange! In addition, strawberries contain vitamins PP, A, E, group B. It is also rich in trace elements, including such important ones as potassium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium. Contained in strawberries and substances - antioxidants.
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What are the benefits of strawberries? This berry has a pronounced antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect. Therefore, it helps well with inflammatory processes in the oral cavity. Due to the presence of vitamin PP, strawberries help to strengthen the walls of blood vessels, making them stronger and more elastic. And the trace element iron contained in this berry is indispensable for people with anemia.
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Eating strawberries increases the body's immunity. Fresh strawberry juice has a beneficial effect on cholelithiasis. This berry also has a pronounced diuretic effect, so it is useful for people with kidney problems, as well as for metabolic disorders.
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Strawberries are also useful for hypertension, coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis. In this case, you can use not only the berries themselves, but also a decoction of strawberry leaves.
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The so-called "strawberry diet" is very effective. With the help of this berry, you can quickly get rid of excess weight. To do this, for several days it is necessary to eat one strawberry (if, of course, the state of health allows), consuming up to 1.5 kilograms of berries daily.
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Strawberries, mashed until smooth, are often used as face masks. Such masks give the skin elasticity, relieve acne, and tighten pores. You can also use strawberry masks mixed with other ingredients like honey.
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As you can see, this wonderful berry has many advantages. However, it can cause allergies in some people. In these cases, it is necessary to either completely abandon its use, or reduce it to a minimum. In addition, in some diseases, strawberries are contraindicated due to their pronounced diuretic effect. Finally, some varieties of strawberries with high acidity should not be used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, ulcers). Strawberries should not be added to the diet of infants, as they can cause allergies.
