Strawberry is a perennial herb of Rosaceae, also called cranberry, which originated in South America and was introduced to China in the early 20th century. There are many varieties of strawberries, including more than 2000 varieties. The fruit is bright red, beautiful, soft and juicy, sweet and sour, fragrant, and has the reputation of "fruit queen".
Strawberry is rich in nutrition and contains many effective ingredients. Every 100 grams of fresh fruit and meat contains 60 milligrams of vitamin C, which is higher than that of apples and grapes. The pulp contains a lot of sugar, protein, organic acids, pectin and so on.
Nutrients. In addition, strawberries are rich in vitamins B 1, B2, C, PP, minerals and some essential trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, zinc and chromium. Strawberries are essential cellulose for human body.
Important sources of iron, potassium, vitamin C and flavonoids.
Strawberry, also known as cranberry, cranberry, raspberry, etc. , is the floorboard of Rosaceae strawberry plants, there are more than 50 species in the world. Strawberries originated in Europe and were introduced to China in the 20th century. Today, the United States, Poland and Russia are the countries with the largest number of strawberries in the world. Strawberries have been planted in China for a short time, mostly in the suburbs of cities, with more output in Beijing, Tianjin, Shenyang, Hangzhou and other cities.
Strawberry is a perennial herb, and its fruit develops from receptacle to fleshy aggregate fruit, which is different from ordinary fruit which develops from ovary. Heart-shaped appearance, delicious and tender, juicy pulp, sweet and sour, and rich flavor. It not only has color, but also has pleasant fragrance that ordinary fruits don't have. It is a rare fruit with good color, fragrance and taste, so it is often known as the fruit queen. "。
Strawberry is rich in nutrition, containing fructose, sucrose, citric acid, malic acid, salicylic acid, amino acids and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. In addition, it also contains a variety of vitamins, especially vitamin C, which is contained in every100g strawberry.
60 milligrams. Carotene contained in strawberry is an important substance to synthesize vitamin A, which has the function of improving eyesight and nourishing liver. Strawberries also contain pectin and rich dietary fiber, which can help digestion and make the stool unobstructed. The nutrients of strawberry are easily digested and absorbed by human body, and it will not catch a cold or get angry if eaten more. It is a healthy food suitable for all ages.
There are many ways to eat strawberries. If you mix strawberries with cream or fresh milk, it will taste very good. The washed strawberries are mashed with sugar and cream into strawberry jam, which is a cool, sweet, fragrant and beautiful summer food after freezing. Strawberry jam is a great food, such as making Yuanxiao steamed bread and filling cakes. Strawberries can also be processed into juice, jam, fruit wine and canned food.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that strawberry is cool, sour and non-toxic, and has the effects of moistening lung, promoting fluid production, clearing away heat and cooling blood, strengthening spleen and relieving hangover. The following prescriptions can be used for reference:
1. In case of abdominal distension and poor appetite, you can eat 60 grams of grass poison before meals, three times a day;
2. Bleeding gums, sores on the mouth and tongue, less urine and yellow stone color, 60 grams of fresh strawberries can be mashed and taken with cold boiled water three times a day;
3. Dry cough without phlegm, when it does not heal for a long time, 6 grams of fresh strawberries and 30 grams of rock sugar can be stewed together, three times a day;
4. In case of hot cough, sore throat and hoarseness, fresh strawberries can be washed and juiced, one cup in the morning and one cup in the evening;
5. If you feel dizzy after drinking, you can eat100g of fresh strawberries at one time, which is helpful to sober up after washing;