Low calorie and cholesterol lowering effect
Although the whole country is frozen solid by the cold, these days strawberry farms are busy preparing for shipment. In the cold season, attention is paid to heating strawberry growing facilities. It is hoped that the price of strawberries, which were called ‘golden strawberries’ due to a significant increase in price last year, will decrease somewhat in December due to an increase in production. Let’s learn about the taste and nutrients of winter strawberries.
◆ The reason why strawberries were used for medicinal purposes in the past… What is the identity of ‘this ingredient’?
Strawberries, nicknamed ‘the empress’s fruit’ for their sweet and sour taste and aroma, have been sacred in history. It was also used for medicinal and decorative purposes rather than food. Methyl salicylic acid in strawberries has the effect of reducing inflammation and pain. It relieves fatigue and helps release toxins from the body. Strawberries contain twice as much vitamin C as lemons. It is good for antioxidants that reduce damage to the body, prevent colds, relieve stress, and skin care. It is especially useful for women’s health because it contains a lot of potassium that regulates blood and iron that is good for anemia.
◆ Strawberries + yogurt, effective for female menopause
Strawberries are often washed and eaten raw. If you eat it with dairy products like yogurt, you can create a synergistic effect. Yoghurt is high in calcium, so it is particularly good for menopause when bone density decreases. Eating strawberries with lots of antioxidants helps to slow down damage and aging of the body, promote bone health, and improve immunity. The taste is better too. Adding raw strawberries to yogurt is easy without a complicated process.
◆ Slow down skin aging… help reduce inflammation
Among strawberry components, ellagic acid (ellagic acid) attracts attention. It is more than 10 times more than other fruits. Ellagic acid is particularly high in strawberry seeds. Ellagic acid, which reduces inflammation, prevents skin damage caused by ultraviolet rays and is good for improving pigmentation and freckles on the face. As you age, collagen decreases and slows skin aging, reducing wrinkles.
◆ Effect of reducing calories and low cholesterol
Strawberries (100g) are low in calories (27kcal), about half of apples (57kcal). It can be used as a diet snack. It is also effective in preventing high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases due to its fiber that lowers high cholesterol and antioxidants such as anthocyanin. However, strawberries are high in fructose, so eating a lot can raise your blood sugar. If you have diabetes, it is good to eat less than 10 pieces.
◆ To prevent loss of vitamin C and fragrance, wash without removing the tap.
The disadvantage of strawberries is that they soften easily. To prevent loss of vitamin C and flavor, it is best to wash it under running water without removing the tap and rinse gently in salt water. At this stage, as the salty flavor is added, the strawberry flavor becomes sweeter. Recently, the use of pesticides is reduced, such as the use of pollinating insects, so it is better to remove only foreign substances and wash them quickly. When storing, put it in a plastic container, then wrap it in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to keep it fresh.
