June 18, 2014

Strawberries are not only extremely tasty, but have some healing properties. In particular, strawberries may reduce performance blood pressure , Say scientists from the University of Florida.

Recently, a study was conducted in which 60 women participated. They have recently gone through menopause, and they recorded average or elevated blood pressure. Women post-menopausal   pressurization is usually due to hormonal changes, and is considered commonplace. Participants in the study were divided into two groups: representatives of one every day, ate strawberries, and people from the other group received only placebo. The experiment lasted for eight weeks.

As a consequence, women who are daily regaled berries, blood pressure returned to normal. At the same time, the volunteers who took a placebo, positive changes were observed.

The fact that strawberries rich in antioxidants that relaxing effect on endothelium   (cells within the blood vessels and the heart). Due to this effect vessels acquire more elasticity, which leads to a decrease in pressure.

It should be remembered, and that, this summer berry contains many other nutrients: it apple   and lemon acid . phenolics . tannins , and Vitamins A, C, . copper . iron . manganese . cobalt . fluorine . molybdenum . Strawberries we eat raw, so all the nutrients in its composition as much as possible are saved and enter the body.

People who do not suffer from excessive weight, it is recommended to use with sour cream or strawberries with cream, as fats, which are composed of dairy products, are warning irritating sour berries on the intestinal wall. Strawberries, like other berries should eat separately from the use of other food to prevent fermentation in the stomach.

It is a useful feature of this fruit - a positive impact on the   immune system human. During studies able to determine that strawberry pulp contains substances that reduce the risk of disease in individuals with unhealthy habits, in particular in smokers.

Note, however, that in view of the large amount of strawberry fruit acids can worsen the health of people suffering from gastrointestinal ailments. It strawberries often provokes allergic reactions. So every day you can eat no more than half a kilo of berries, and, it should be done only in the summer, during the season, as the "winter" vegetables usually contain large amounts of pesticides and nitrates.