Strawberries are an excellent fruit, both for their flavor and for the amount of benefits they bring to our body
Strawberries have great health benefits
Strawberries are one of the most popular, versatile and most popular fruits in the world. We can eat them alone, with cream, in a smoothie, in salads, with chocolate … there are a thousand ways, and all of them are delicious. Unlike other fruits with great acceptance and versatility, such as oranges, many people are unaware of their properties and the benefits they bring to our body.
In Soluciones para la Diabetes we wanted to focus on these aspects of strawberries, to offer you more information about their benefits beyond their delicious flavor. And, as we will see below, they are a type of fruit that does not provide more than benefits.
Strawberry characteristics
Strawberries are the queens of berries , because their red color and their refreshing texture and flavor appeal to almost everyone, including the little ones in the house. In addition, as we said in the introduction, they can be prepared in many ways, thus making it easier to reach many more people.
Some of its main characteristics are:
It is rich in antioxidants and minerals such as manganese, magnesium and potassium
Has vitamin C, B2, B3 and folic acid
It is very rich in fiber
About 90% is water
It is low in sugar
They are especially low in calories , so they are highly recommended in diets whose objective is to control or lose weight. In addition, they also possess anti – cancer properties according to a study from the U niversity of Ohio , which showed that the intake of this fruit helped reduce by 50% the appearance of tumors. This is due to its great antioxidant capacity.
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It also prevents the onset of cardiovascular diseases, hypercolosterolemia, atherosclerosis , improves our antiviral capacity , delays brain aging and helps prevent Alzheimer’s.
As for people with diabetes, strawberries help prevent the risks of type 2 diabetes.
The best time to eat strawberries
Like all fruits and vegetables, strawberries have an optimal season in which we can enjoy those grown in our country without the need to import them or have been grown in greenhouses.
More specifically, the strawberry season in Spain usually runs from February to May,
extending it from January to June if we talk about strawberries (a larger and meatier variety, although with less flavor).
There are more than a thousand different varieties of strawberries and strawberries,
Although the best known and sold in Spain is the Queen of the Valleys,
followed by other varieties such as Camarosa, Cartuno, Carisma or Selva.
They are a spring fruit, although we can also find it in early summer, and the main strawberry-producing regions in Spain are Huelva (around 90% of state production), Catalonia (in Maresme), Lugo and Valencia.
As a curious note, Spain is one of the main strawberry exporting countries in the world.
We leave you a recipe to prepare with strawberries, for when the season and good weather begin and you begin to feel like having a delicious ice cream.
And remember that, if we have diabetes, it is advisable to consult with our specialist doctor before making changes or introducing new foods in our diet.
Strawberries: these are three benefits of eating them
One of the star fruits of each spring, enjoyed alone or with many mixtures, from the healthiest such as yogurt or orange juice to the most sweet like cream. Strawberries are healthy, a snack that replaces other sweets that are much worse.
A basket full of strawberries in the field
What is the best time of day to have fruits like strawberries?
Is it good to mix the fruit with oatmeal or supplements?
Isn’t it a treat to have a bowl of sliced and washed strawberries ready to eat in the fridge?
It is a perfect fruit to add to plain yogurt or juice, but beyond its taste,
there are many health reasons to eat strawberries. Today we are going to talk about its benefits.
1- Good digestion
Strawberries are rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals,
which help maintain a healthy gut. Antioxidants aid in the absorption of key nutrients, in addition to protein and iron.
Fiber plays a key role in helping and regulating digestion.
2 – They help you lose weight
Strawberries are a good snack to lose or maintain weight.
They are sweet, so they can be a good replacement for Galician or sweets to satisfy your sweet tooth also after lunch or dinner.
Each strawberry usually equals four calories. And in addition, the large amount of fiber helps slow digestion and regulates blood sugar levels.
3 – A source of vitamin C
The antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals in strawberries can help keep you healthy.
A cup of strawberries gives you 150% of the recommended vitamin C,
which helps protect the immune system and protects against other cardiovascular diseases,
skin wrinkles and poor eye health.
A good breakfast is to mix a cup of milk with half a cup of strawberries,
which can also be mixed with oatmeal or cereal at room temperature.
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