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Strawberries, as a popular fruit, are not only bright in color and delicious in taste, but also rich in nutritional value and a variety of health benefits.

It is a perennial herbaceous plant with bright red and beautiful fruits, soft and juicy, with a special rich fruit aroma. Strawberries have a heart-shaped appearance, and they are rare fruits with good color, aroma and taste, and are known as the “Queen of Fruits”.

Nutrients

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin PP, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, carotene, tannic acid, aspartic acid, copper, strawberry amine, pectin, cellulose, folic acid, iron, calcium, ellagic acid and anthocyanins and other nutrients. In particular, the content of vitamin C is 7-10 times higher than that of apples and grapes.

efficacy

• Nourish the liver and eyes: The carotene in strawberries is an important substance for the synthesis of vitamin A, which is beneficial to eye health.
• Blood: Strawberries can help relieve anemia and regulate gastrointestinal health.
• Cancer-proof: Strawberries are rich in tannic acid, which can adsorb and prevent the absorption of carcinogenic chemicals.
• Moisturize the lungs: Strawberries help to remove dryness and heat from the lungs, and nourish the yin and lungs.
• Laxative: The pectin and fiber in strawberries promote intestinal motility and reduce constipation.

Suitable for

Strawberries can be eaten by the general population, especially for people with wind-heat cough, sore throat, hoarseness, and cancer patients, especially nasopharyngeal cancer, lung cancer, tonsil cancer, and laryngeal cancer.

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Strawberries can be eaten as breakfast, snack, or after-dinner fruit, and are also commonly used in salads, desserts, jams, and juices.

Storage methods and conditions

The suitable storage temperature of strawberries is 2-4 degrees Celsius, and the humidity should be kept at 80%~90%.

Strawberries should be placed in a crisper bag and the air should be pumped out, this method can extend the shelf life of strawberries.

When storing strawberries in the refrigerator, you need to keep them in the coldest area, such as the lowest level of the refrigerator.

Precautions

• Diabetics: Strawberries have a high sugar content and should be eaten in moderation by diabetics.
• People with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold: strawberries are cold, and those with spleen and stomach deficiency should eat less.
• Wash thoroughly: Wash thoroughly before consumption to remove pesticide residues.
• Avoid eating with certain foods: Strawberries should not be eaten with foods such as seafood, which may cause discomfort.