Strawberry refers to plants that belong to the family Pink. It can be found in wild and cultivated form. In contrast to the strawberry habit, many strawberry berries have a more aromatic flesh. Useful properties of strawberries are used, both in folk and in official medicine. The native land of the plant is considered to be the slopes of the Alps.
Useful properties of garden and wild strawberry
Before we begin to understand the properties, we will pay attention to the composition of the berries. The product includes pectic substances and organic acids. There are micro and macro elements in strawberries: iron, potassium, zinc, cobalt, copper, calcium (among other things - the first place among all berries and fruits), etc. As for vitamins, they are full cup: ascorbic acid, B vitamins , E, PP and P. There are still folic and pantothenic acids in the berries. Caloric content of strawberries is low and amounts to 34 kcal per 100 g.
The rich composition of strawberries causes useful properties, to describe them would take a lot of time, we'll dwell on the most important:
Improvement of the cardiovascular system. Regular consumption increases the endurance of the heart muscle, normalizes cholesterol and reduces the risk of atherosclerosis.
Normalization of the gastrointestinal tract. Fiber cleanses the intestines from toxins and toxins, which has a beneficial effect on the digestive system. Include sweet berries in your daily menu with ulcers, constipation, gastritis and colitis.
Acts as a restorative means. It is recommended to eat berries in fresh form, and it is better to combine them with milk. It helps to get rid of free radicals, which provoke premature aging and cancer. It acts as a diuretic and choleretic agent.
A large number of people, enjoying sweet berries, do not even think about the fact that the leaves of wild strawberry are also useful. They contain tannins, essential oil and vitamin C. In folk medicine, leaves and infusions are prepared from leaves, and it is recommended that they be applied to wounds, cuts and abrasions. Infusion on the leaves acts as a vasodilator, tonic, hematopoietic and general restorative.
Diet on strawberries
Sweet berries can be used during weight loss, which can not but rejoice sweet tooth. Adhering to a diet for 4 days, you can clean the intestines, remove excess fluid, improve metabolism and get rid of a few extra pounds.
Sample menu:
- breakfast: 200 g of low-fat cottage cheese and 1 tbsp. strawberries;
- lunch: a portion of boiled fish or low-fat meat, vegetable salad dressed with olive oil, and 1 tbsp. strawberries;
- snack: a drink made from 1 tbsp. low-fat milk, 1 tbsp. strawberries and 1 teaspoon of honey;
- dinner: stewed vegetables, salad, 1 tbsp. yogurt with 1 tbsp. strawberries.
You can also use strawberry leaves to lose weight. Prepare a decoction, which should be consumed within 3 weeks. It improves metabolism and removes excess fluid.
Broth with strawberries for weight loss
Ingredients:
- St. John's wort - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- nettle - 1 tbsp. a spoon;
- leaves of wild strawberry - 2 tbsp. spoons;
- water 250 ml.
Preparation
Grasses need to be ground and mixed. Then take 1 tbsp. spoon mixture and pour it with cold water. Put on the fire, bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Strain, cool and only then use. Drinking it costs 0.3 tbsp. 3 times a day.