The undeniable benefits of strawberries

It's hard to find someone who doesn't like strawberries. Delicious fragrant berry is pleasant to eat fresh, it makes excellent jam and fragrant compotes. Few people think about the health benefits of the berry, but this is a real natural healer.

Strawberry properties

Both forest and garden strawberries have many beneficial properties.

Here are just a few of them:

• the berry has a beneficial effect on the thyroid gland;
• prevents the development of cancer, especially in women;
• helps to reduce blood pressure, improves the work of the heart muscle;
• helps to strengthen the body, enhances immunity;
• due to the content of iron and other substances, strawberries are a real record holder in oxygen saturation of the body;
• used as a diuretic, helps with gout;
• improves appetite, including for people whose body is weakened after undergoing operations;
• fresh berry juice helps with uterine bleeding;
• improves the state of the nervous system;
• helps to effectively cope with physical activity;
• strengthens vision.

In order for the precious berry to bring maximum benefit and not cause a negative reaction, it is enough to eat half a glass a day.

It is also used for cosmetic purposes. Grated strawberry masks are an excellent remedy for age spots, acne and other skin troubles. If the skin is dry, it can be mixed with egg yolk, olive oil, or sour cream. A mixture of berries with honey or kefir is suitable for oily skin. It is also useful to prepare a scrub for which ready-made berries are mixed with baking soda or salt.

Is it possible for children to have strawberries

Strawberries should be given with care to children. The baby's body begins to perceive it not earlier than a year and a half. Despite the sheer number of elements, these berries contain a pigment that gives them their red color. Allergy to it occurs in the smallest quite often.

With diseases such as atopic dermatitis or diathesis, it is better not to give fruits until the child reaches two years of age. Of course, during the period of the appearance of rashes on the baby's skin, the use of strawberries is out of the question.

It is not necessary to introduce a delicacy into the children's diet right away. First, it is enough to treat the baby with one berry. After that, it is necessary to observe the reaction of the body for two days. This period of time was not chosen by chance: doctors believe that an allergy to berries does not appear immediately, especially in children. If redness or a rash appears on the skin, you should stop giving your baby strawberries and consult a specialist.

When the body normally tolerates a natural delicacy and the rash does not appear, you can give your child more berries. But you should not overfeed it with useful fruits. You can eat strawberries both live and in the form of fruit drinks, as well as with cereals. At the same time, it is advisable not to add sugar.

It is also important what kind of strawberries are fed to the child. Berries bought on the market that contain chemicals will definitely not be good for your baby. It is much better to pick wild berries in the summer and freeze them for the winter.

Strawberry contraindications

Even such a healthy and tasty berry has contraindications. Adults should not eat strawberries in the following cases:

• Individual intolerance to one or more substances that make up the delicacy.
• Allergy. In adults, it can be accompanied by symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, and even vomiting. Allergies can also occur on the leaves, because they are also sometimes used in the form of decoctions or infusions.
• Inflammation of the gallbladder, stomach, peptic ulcer.

But even healthy people with good tolerance for berries should not abuse them. If you get too carried away, you can get such troubles as irritation, rash, itchy skin. It is better to eat berries after a meal: eating them on an empty stomach can cause stomach problems. Of course, strawberries need to be washed thoroughly.

So do not forget about the sense of proportion, and everything will be fine. If the body allows you to consume strawberries, do not deny yourself this delicious berry, which brings so many health benefits.