(Fragaria ananassa)
Strawberry is like a hot summer kiss that is given to a cold winter evening. Some of them we catch in the garden, others we wrap up in our pancakes. The most glowing ones we send to you in a form of a berry during the summer time. In winter time we give it to you minced and frozen so that you could enjoy the love of the strawberry all year round. Strawberry, same as love, is the elixir of youth, health and longevity. Doctors are not needed in the house where strawberries are eaten. It is the most popular berry and a young girl’s whim. However, with strawberries the same as with girls – you never know! The more naive and pure is the flower of the strawberry, the more tempting and sweet are the berries! Maybe that is the reason why earlier strawberry was a symbol of pleasure! So enjoy them together with your beloved ones!
- Vitamin ANecessary for the function of the four sense organs: hearing, vision, smell and taste. Necessary for the development of healthy muscles, bones, tooth enamel, skin, hair.
- Vitamin B1Has a positive effect on digestive organ function, promotes stomach movement and secretory function and accelerates the emptying of its contents, normalizes heart function.
- Vitamin B2Plays an important role in the “burning” of carbohydrates, fat and protein. Promotes a more complete breakdown of carbohydrates. The need for this vitamin highly increases with a fatty diet.
- Vitamin B5One of the best slimming and anti-aging substances. Maintains heart function and improves concentration ability. Strengthens hair and prevents premature greying.
- Vitamin B6Has a positive effect on the metabolism, stimulates the formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin. An average of 110 disease stem from a lack of this vitamin.
- Vitamin B9Improves circulation, prevents anaemia and leukaemia. This vitamin is very necessary for pregnant women. Vitamin B9 is effective in cases of stomach and gastro-intestinal tract inflammations.
- Vitamin CStabilizes the psyche and strengthens the immune system. Blocks the formation of toxic compounds in the body, contributes to bone and cartilage formation, takes an active part in the metabolism of protein, sugar and fat.
- Vitamin EAn important antioxidant. Vitamin E helps the body eliminate various harmful substances that result from metabolic processes and can harm the body’s cells.
- Vitamin HThe beauty vitamin – it makes your skin smooth, your hear thick and your nails strong.
- Vitamin KNecessary for proper blood clotting, faster healing of wounds, the normal function of the body’s cells and bones.
- Vitamin PP“Healer” of the nerve cells and system. Maintains heart function, regulates cholesterol level. Vitamin PP improves pancreatic secretion and juice content, normalizes liver function.
- B boronReduces the risk of rheumatism and osteoporosis. Important in the regulation of the thyroid. Contributes to the absorption of vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and silicon.
- Ca calciumStrengthens teeth and bones, promotes blood supply to tissues, strengthens the heart and nervous system.
- Ci chlorineImportant in the regulation of nervous system function. Supports the transport of carbon dioxide from the blood to the lungs and improves digestion.
- Co cobaltPromotes red blood cell formation, promotes and regulates metabolic processes, activates enzyme function, regulates the level of vitamin B12 in the blood.
- Cr chromiumStimulates insulin function, reduces cravings for sweets, stimulates enzymes during metabolic processes, promotes body growth, protects blood vessels from calcification.
- Cu copperRequired in red blood cell formation. Helps prevent depression and low moods.
- F fluorineIt has an important role in teeth and bone formation. Prevents from caries, parodontosis, osteoporosis. Promotes hematopoiesis. Strengthens nails and hair.
- Fe IronResponsible for normal bone and tooth development. Promotes the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D protects the body from various types of cancer.
- J iodineOne of the thyroid hormone creators, improves dry skin and hair conditions, promotes growth processes, ensures mental well-being.
- K potassiumContributes to heart muscle activity, strengthens the nervous system, stimulates kidney function. Necessary in the release of insulin from the pancreas.
- Mg magnesiumStrengthens the heart and kidneys, promotes and regulates metabolic processes, regulates calcium, phosphorus and potassium levels in the blood. A particularly important element for athletes and physical workers.
- Mo molybdenumMaintains iron reserves in the liver. Has an important role in the normal functioning of specific enzymes.
- Na sodiumAn important substance for muscle and nerve cell function, regulates stomach acid levels and the amount of fluid in the body’s cells.
- P phosphorusSupplies the body with energy, participates in building bones and teeth, regulates calcium levels in the blood and metabolic processes.
- S sulfurRegulates the metabolism, detoxifies the body and creates amino acids, regulates the vitamin B level in the blood, synthesizes collagen and protects the body’s cells from the outside, creates connective tissue.
- Se seleniumAntioxidant. Strengthens immunity, reduces the risk of heart disease, stabilizes the nervous system and the endocrine system. Improves skin, hair and nails.
- Zn zincHas a positive impact on wound healing and tissue elasticity, promotes the formation of insulin and enzyme function, regulates carbohydrate processing and body growth. Stimulates the immune system.
- citric acidCitric acid removes toxins from the body, dissolves salts, improves digestive function and vision. Important in the prevention and treatment of gallstones.
- malic acidUsed in medicine as a remedy for hoarseness.
- pectinEliminates toxins from the body. Ensures a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect. Prevents cholesterol accumulating in the body. Prevents gallstone formation.
- quinic acidImportant in the prevention and treatment of gallstones.
- lowers sugar level in blood
- removes redundant water from the body
- strengthens blood vessels
- improves blood circulation
- promotes the excretion of urine
- improves vision
Regular use of strawberries helps to avoid and/or recover from such diseases as:
- anemia
- atherosclerosis
- hypertension
- ischemic heart disease
- inflammation
- osteoarthritis
- asthma
- rheumatoid arthritis
- age-related macular degeneration
Use strawberries cautiously if:
- you have observed an allergic reaction to them
- you are pregnant or with a little child
- you have not eaten, because strawberry seeds can irritate the mucosa of the stomach
- you have increased gastric juice acidity and/or liver diseases
- The tastiest, sweetest and aromatic strawberries are grown where the days are the sunniest and warmest but nights are chilly. That is why the Very Berry strawberries that are grown in the region of Aluksne are so excellent!
- There are more than 600 sorts of strawberries in the world!
- If you see a strawberry in your dream that means that you will reach your goals.
- Strawberry is the only berry with seeds in its outer surface. Other berries have their seeds inside of them. There can be up to 200 seeds on one strawberry!
- A face mask made from strawberries treats the acne, tightens pores and whitens the skin.
- In Belgium they even have a strawberry museum and strawberry beer.