Strawberries, rich in nutrients and low in calories, are useful for the brain, kidneys, metabolism. All properties, nutritional values, calories.
Strawberries are the fruits of Frararia vesca, a plant of the Rosaceae family. Very rich in nutrients and low in calories, they are useful for brain, kidney and metabolism health. Let's find out better.
> 1. Description of the strawberries
> 2. Properties and benefits of strawberries
> 3. Calories and nutritional values ​​of strawberries
> 4. Allied with
> 5. Curiosities about strawberries
Description of strawberries
The plant of the strawberries has European origins and grows spontaneously in the woods or by crop. It prefers temperate climates; the seedlings can be grown easily even on the balcony and are perfect for those who want to do their first home farming experiments.
Properties and benefits of strawberries
Strawberries are one of the sweetest fruits of spring and boast many properties. I am diuretic, refreshing, purifying and rich in nutrients. They contain phosphorus, ferro, calcium and vitamins A, B1, B2 and C.
They are also low in calories and rich in fiber and have a good satiating power. Thanks to these characteristics they are an excellent snack in the diets low calorie.
But that's not all: strawberries contain xylitol, a substance capable of preventing the formation of dental plaque and theyour bottom line.
Calories and nutritional values ​​of strawberries
100 g of strawberries contain 27 kcal / 113 kj.
Furthermore, for every 100 g of this product, we have:
- Water 90,5 g
- G carbohydrates 5,3
- Sugars 5,3 g
- 0,9 g protein
- 0,4 g fat
- Cholesterol 0 g
- Total fiber 1,6 g
- Sodium 2 mg
- Potassium 160 mg
- Iron 0,8 mg
- Calcium 35 mg
- Phosphorus 28 mg
- Vitamin B1 0,2 mg
- Vitamin B2 0,04 mg
- Vitamin B3 0,5 mg
- Vitamin A traces
- Vitamin C 54 mg
Strawberries, allies of
Kidneys, blood, metabolism, brain.
How to purify the body with strawberries
Curiosities about strawberries
- In ancient Rome, strawberries appeared on the tables during feasts in honor of Adonis. Legend has it, in fact, that at the death of Adonis, Venus cried many tears that turned into small red hearts: strawberries.
- Strawberries help soothe them Herpes appearing on the lips; just apply a slice on the vesicles.
A recipe up your sleeve
Strawberries are perfect in the preparation of desserts. Have you ever tried using them for wet the sponge cake?
Here is the recipe for the syrup: 5 strawberries, the juice of one lemon, water, sugar. Put the chopped strawberries, lemon, two tablespoons of water and sugar in a non-stick pan and cook until the sugar has dissolved.
Let the mixture cool and blend everything; add more water until the desired consistency is obtained and use to wet the sponge cake. It goes well with fillings based on dark chocolate, cream (fresh or vegetable) and custard.
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