Low calorie and cholesterol lowering effect
Even though 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 cultivation facilities. There is a prospect that the price of strawberries, which were called ‘gold strawberries’ due to a significant increase in price last year, will decrease somewhat in December due to an increase in production. Let’s learn regarding 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 fruit of the empress’ for their sweet and sour taste and scent, have been sacred in history. It was also used for medicinal and ornamental purposes rather than food. Methyl salicylic acid in strawberries has the effect of reducing inflammation and pain. It relieves fatigue and helps to 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, prevention of colds, stress relief, and skin care. It is especially helpful for women’s health because it contains a lot of potassium that regulates blood and iron that is good for anemia.
◆ Strawberry + yogurt, effective for female menopause
Strawberries are often washed and eaten raw. If you eat it with dairy products such as yogurt, you can create a synergistic effect. Yogurt is high in calcium, so it is especially good for menopause when bone density decreases. Eating strawberries with many antioxidants helps to slow down damage and aging of the body, promote bone health, and improve immunity. The taste is better too. It is easy to add raw strawberries to yogurt without complicated process.
◆ Slowing down skin aging… help reduce inflammation
Among the components of strawberries, ellagic acid (Ellagic acid) is attracting attention. It is more than 10 times more than other fruits. Ellagic acid is especially 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 down the aging of the skin, reducing wrinkles.
◆ Low calorie and cholesterol lowering effect
Strawberries (100g) are low in calories (27kcal), regarding half of apples (57kcal). It can be used as a diet snack. It is also effective in preventing high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases because of its high cholesterol-lowering fiber and antioxidants such as anthocyanin. However, strawberries contain a lot of 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 downside of strawberries is that they soften easily. In order to prevent loss of vitamin C and flavor, it is better to wash it under running water without removing the tap and rinse lightly in salt water. At this time, as the salty taste is added, the strawberry taste becomes more sweet. Recently, the use of pesticides is minimized, such as using 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 refrigerator to keep it fresh.