The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends five servings of 80 grams of fruit a day, since they provide a high content of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
In addition, according to the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN), consuming fruits can reduce cholesterol levels, improve intestinal transit (avoid constipation), lower blood sugar levels and contribute to the elimination of toxins, among others.
As it is, the Spanish magazine ¡Hola! revealed that the fruit of youth and that is the best for health following 40 years is the strawberry, since it is rich in vitamin C, potassium and antioxidant compounds.
In addition, the Portuguese portal for health, nutrition and well-being your health revealed that the main benefits of regular strawberry consumption are:
1. Helps lower cholesterol.
2. Control blood pressure.
3. Regulate blood sugar.
4. Improve cognitive ability.
6. Help keep skin firm.
7. Maintain eye health.
8. Improve the immune system.
Regarding consumption, the Portuguese portal indicated on its website that “This fruit is very versatile, being consumed in different ways, it can be eaten plain or included in desserts, juices, smoothies, yogurt or salads. However, strawberries must be washed and disinfected very well before consuming them, as they may contain bacteria that are harmful to health.”
Nutritional information per 100 grams of strawberry
- Energy: 36 calories
- Agua: 90,8 g
- Protein: 0,6 g
- Fat: 0,2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7,96 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Vitamin C: 59,6 mg
- Vitamin B9: 47 mcg
- Potassium: 161 mg
- Zinc: 0.1 mg
- Copper: 0,035 mg
Anyway, Before consuming any food, the first thing to do is consult the treating doctor or a nutritionist so that he or she can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate for each person, since the previous recommendations are not indicated for all people, since the information given above is in no way a substitute for medical advice.
On the other hand, other habits that should be included following the age of 40 to have good health are:
1. Exercise regularly: the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests doing moderate aerobic physical activity for at least 150 to 300 minutes or vigorous aerobic physical activity for at least 75 to 150 minutes, or an equivalent combination of moderate and vigorous activity throughout the week .
However, water consumption may vary depending on the activities that are carried out day by day. For example, if the person exercises, he must consume more water, to cover the loss of fluids. Also, if the weather is hot and you sweat more, it is advisable to increase your water intake, or if a woman is pregnant, she may need more fluids.
3. Sleep well: sleep makes a person feel rested every day. Also, while sleeping, not only the mind and body shut down, but during the night the organs and internal processes work hard, according to the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH, for its acronym in English). For this reason, most adults need seven to eight hours of sleep a night.
