Strawberries and cherries, are there more delicious fruits?
May is the month when these products meet and they can fit into our healthy and natural shopping cart together.
The properties of strawberries
Strawberries are diuretic, refreshing, purifying and rich in nutrients. I contain iron, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin A, B vitamins and vitamin C.
There are low in calories and rich in fiber; they also contain xylitol, a substance capable of preventing halitosis and the formation of dental plaque.
Strawberries yes, but only organic
Buy organically grown fruit it's always a good idea but even more so for strawberries. Strawberries, in fact, are among the fruits with the highest pesticide residue: being destined to grow close to the ground, they are therefore more exposed to attack by parasites and insects and it is above all for this reason that industrial production makes a massive use of pesticides.
Bio is better, especially when we offer them to children.
How to eat strawberries
The best way to eat strawberries is al natural, that is, without adding sugar or anything else. In this way they will be our best allies as a hunger breaker even if we want to lose a few pounds in view of the costume test; 100 grams of strawberries contain less than 30 calories.
Strawberries, however, are also great for enrich mixed fruit salads, smoothies, cakes and homemade ice creami.
A recipe with strawberries
Have you ever used strawberries to wet the sponge cake? No, but do you want to try? Here's how to do it:
Ingredients
> five strawberries
> the juice of one lemon,
> 2/3 tablespoons of brown sugar,
> 300 ml of water.
Preparation: wash the strawberries and cut them into small pieces, put them in a saucepan together with the juice of a lemon, the sugar and two tablespoons of water. Cook until the sugar has dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool, blend and add the rest of the water. Use to wet the sponge cake.
This wet, also very suitable for cakes for childreni, goes well with fillings based on dark chocolate, custard and cream.
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The properties of cherries
Cherries contain vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. They are a source of protein and carbohydrates. Like all red fruits, they boast a good content of flavonoids, substances with antioxidant properties.
They are diuretic, purifying, detoxifying and thirst-quenching. Thanks to the presence of malic acid they stimulate the activity of the liver. They are rich in melatonin, a substance that promotes regular sleep patterns.
They have important laxative qualities and, for this reason, they are not recommended for children under the age of three as, in the smallest, could cause diarrhea.
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Varieties of cherries
There are many variety of cherries. In the country, among the best known, there are:
- the Ferrovia cherry, very common in Puglia, with its characteristic juicy pulp;
- the Durone cherry, very pulpy and large;
- the Anella cherry, bright red in color.
How to eat cherries
Cherries are great especially like snack, they help overcome the fatigue typical of the spring period without providing many calories; 100 grams of cherries contain about 38 Kcal and, like strawberries, they are also indicated in weight loss diets.
Cherries are also an excellent ingredient for preparation of homemade jams and desserts.
A recipe with cherries
Have you ever thought about eating le cherries in salad? Try this:
Ingredients (for 4 people):
> 200 grams of valerian,
> 200 grams of cherries,
> 50 grams of walnuts,
> sale,
> extra virgin olive oil.
Wash the cherries, cut them in half and remove the stone. Add them to the valerian and finish with 50 grams of coarsely chopped walnut kernels, a pinch of salt and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
Hedge cherries, forgotten fruits
To learn more:
> Seasonal fruit: May
