Sliced Dried Strawberries
Product code: Dr5
Dried strawberries In addition to their antioxidant properties, their attractive color and unique fragrance give your basket of dried fruit , a look.
Strawberry is one of the most popular and healthiest fruits on the planet. It also seems to have many health benefits. Today there are more than 600 varieties of strawberries. Sweet and spicy strawberries are among the top 10 fruits and vegetables that contain antioxidants.
- Properties
- Nutrition
Cardiovascular Diseases
The high polyphenol content of strawberries can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by preventing platelet buildup and lowering blood pressure through anti-inflammatory mechanisms. Also, the fiber and potassium found in strawberries help with heart health. In one study, participants who consumed large amounts of potassium a day , up to 49 per cent had a lower risk of dying from heart disease than those with low potassium intake.
Stroke
It has been proven that antioxidants quercetin and anthocyanins in strawberries are effective in reducing the formation of blood clots associated with stroke . High potassium intake is also associated with a reduced risk of stroke.
Cancer
As mentioned above, strawberries contain powerful antioxidants that counteract free radicals and inhibit the growth of cancer tumors, and reduce inflammation in the body.
blood pressure
Strawberries because of their high potassium content , are recommended to people who have high blood pressure in order to offset the effects of sodium in the blood. Just as high sodium intake is a risk factor for high blood pressure, low potassium intake has a similar effect. It is also worth noting that high potassium intake reduces the risk of mortality by up to 20%.
Constipation
Eating foods that are high in water and fiber, such as strawberries, grapes, watermelons and cantaloupes, can help regulate your bowel movements. Fiber is essential to minimize constipation and increase stool.
Allergy and asthma
Due to the anti-inflammatory effects of quercetin, strawberry consumption can help alleviate allergy symptoms, including runny nose, itchy eyes, and urticaria; however, up today, no studies on human has been done to prove this . Various studies have shown that the incidence of asthma is reduced by the high consumption of certain nutrients, especially vitamin C.
Diabetes
Strawberries are foods with a low glycemic index and high fiber content, which help regulate blood sugar and keep it stable. Strawberries are a smart food option for diabetics because they have a lower glycemic index than many other fruits.Researchers in Year 1 discovered that eating about 4 strawberries a day can significantly reduce the complications of diabetes such as kidney disease and neuropathy.
Fertility
Adequate consumption of folic acid in pregnant women is essential to protect against neural tube defects in infants.
Depression
Folate in strawberries prevents excessive formation of homocysteine in the body. Homocysteine can prevent the brain from getting blood and other nutrients. Excess homocysteine interferes with the production of good hormones such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. These hormones regulate not only psychic states but also sleep and appetite.
Tooth whitening
Mix the dried strawberries with half a teaspoon of baking powder and then use to whiten your teeth. The secret of this compound, or it’s better to say , the result is malic acid , which is a very potent detergent for the stains from cigarettes and coffee on the teeth and on the other hand has a bleaching effect. It is also recommended that you do not use this method too commonly as it may damage your enamel. It is certainly not like Scaling teeth by a dentist , but it is inexpensive and will work intermittently.
Principle | Nutrient Value/100 gr | Unit |
---|---|---|
Energy | 1359.8 | Kj |
Carbohydrates | 80 | gr |
Protein | 2.5 | gr |
Saturated Fat | 0.0 | gr |
Trans Fat | 0.0 | gr |
Total Fat | 0.0 | gr |
Sugars | 75 | gr |
Cholesterol | 0.0 | mg |
Dietary Fiber | 2.5 | gr |
Sodium | 125 | mg |
Potassium | 238 | mg |
Calcium | 275 | mg |
Salt | 0.3125 | gr |
Ash | 0.3-1 | % |