Strawberries, are bright red fruits, usually sweet and tart.
Benefits of Strawberries
They are antibacterial and antiviral and have properties beneficial to people of all ages (children usually love them); very beneficial to people who suffer from rheumatism, arthritis, diabetes, kidney stones, liver problems, indigestion and diarrhea. The leaves (in a tisane) are beneficial against PMS and menstrual cramps. Is a super relaxing agent.
How to Cook Strawberries
Menu Combinations:
- Mango, pineapple, strawberries and banana.
- Orange, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, sour cherries and banana.
- Pineapple, raspberries, strawberries, tangerine and bananas.
- Multigrain crepes with banana-strawberries-apricot puree filling, and soy milk.
How to Use Strawberries
STRAWBERRY LEAVES WATER (enjoy your strawberries, and boil the stems for 15 minutes.) is a super relaxing agent.
Tips and Notes
Suggestions: Raw; with kiwi fruit and banana, and/or some homemade granola and/or yogurt; with cereal and soy milk; in smoothies and shakes; together with blueberries, pineapple, papaya and mango.
BERRIES; include a range of small fruits that are full of nutritional values, antioxidants and phytonutrients, high in fiber and water and low in calories. Berry pigments, called anthocyanosides, help stabilize cartilage and thus fight osteoarthritis. The category includes blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries, currants, elderberries, strawberries.
Nutrients and Calories
Low in calories, they are high in vitamin A, B6, C, K, beta-carotene, potassium and malic acid.
In other words, vitamin C is essential to Life. Sources are: strawberries, oranges, sweet red pepper, broccoli and cantaloupe.