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Dear readers, today I propose to talk about strawberries. Bright, fragrant, sweet and juicy… from one aroma of strawberries you forget about everything. What is this sunny memory from childhood worth - a bowl of freshly washed strawberries, on which there are still drops of water. And most importantly, this is a delicacy, unlike sweets, adults are allowed to eat in almost unlimited quantities (of course, if there is no allergy). And the grandmother also says: “Eat, there are vitamins. The strawberries are ripe, which means it’s time to get healthier.”

Of course, this is not fish oil for you, and not boring pharmacy pills - children approve of such fortification completely and completely. And not only children. Who doesn't love eating strawberries? Moreover, the season of its ripening is rather fleeting, and for a short period of time once a year you need to have time to enjoy, eat and gain health.

It is not for nothing that not only adherents of traditional medicine, but also certified doctors say that in order to strengthen immunity for the year ahead, you need to eat a handful of strawberries daily during the season. After all, this berry is as tasty as it is healthy.

I remember when my daughter and I were undergoing treatment in hematology, the senior nurse told us: “Your children are special. You should use the entire strawberry season to the maximum. If there is no allergy, feed the children, strawberries perfectly cleanse the blood.” I remember mothers who traveled with their children and “caught”, as they say, the strawberry season in different places - after all, it does not ripen everywhere in the same way. What is the use of strawberries and its peculiarity? About this today in my article for you, dear readers.

Back in the 16th century, strawberries appeared in the herbal books of European healers as a medicinal berry. And its taste qualities were appreciated even earlier - even in the period of antiquity. The ancient Romans knew how to pickle the berry in order to harvest it for the future, and the Spanish Moors were the first to “cultivate” it, starting to specially grow it in their gardens.

Strawberry. Composition and calories

If you analyze the composition of strawberries, you can call it a "vitamin pill" - each berry contains a lot of useful substances. And in addition to vitamins, we also need micro and macro elements that we need.

Vitamins: A, B1, B2, B6, PP, C and E, riboflavin, folic acid and others.
Macronutrients: potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, chlorine, phosphorus
Trace elements: iron, manganese, copper, fluorine, zinc, iodine, selenium and others.

Another big plus of strawberries is their low calorie content.

Strawberry calories:

There are only 30 kcal per 100 grams of delicious berries, that is, one serving (standard cup) is only 49 kcal. But what fun! No wonder strawberries are advised to include in the diet. It will not bring extra calories, it will enrich, saturate with useful substances, and even lift your mood.

Useful properties of strawberries

• Once again I will emphasize the benefits of strawberries in business strengthening immunity . We all need to take the opportunity and nourish the body with vitamins and other useful substances, which are abundant in strawberries. In one medium serving of strawberries (about 150 grams), we get 140% of the daily value of all vitamins!
• Strawberries contain folic acid, which is especially necessary for people suffering from from anemia. It is also known that folic acid is recommended to be consumed during pregnancy planning and in its early stages.
• Delicious strawberries are also rich in potassium - a handful of berries contains up to 300 mg of this macronutrient. He is "responsible" for the correct functioning of the heart. So strawberries also strengthen cardiovascular system improves metabolism in the body.
• Strawberries are useful for those who suffer from puffiness - it removes excess moisture, it is useful for those who have kidney problems .
• Strawberries help regulate blood sugar levels.
• Strawberries contain a lot of zinc, which supports the genitourinary system and has a positive effect on "man's health" , in particular, eliminates problems with potency. No wonder strawberries are called a delicious aphrodisiac and are advised not just as a dessert before love joys.
• By the way, strawberries can also tune in the right way and not only in matters of love. It contains endorphins, which are known to us under the name "happiness hormones" . Still, how can you be sad, tasting such a fragrant goodness?
• Strawberries are great natural antioxidant . By slowing down the aging process, it stimulates regeneration, cleanses the blood and even prevents the development of both benign and malignant tumors.
• And also strawberries disinfects and successfully fights pathogenic bacteria. Diluted strawberry juice can be used to rinse the mouth, in order not only to get rid of bad breath, but also to treat stomatitis.
• Also eating strawberries compensates for the lack of iodine in organism. And the presence of salicylic acid in the composition has a beneficial effect on the joints.

How to choose and store strawberries

Our strawberry season usually lasts about four weeks. Of course, at any time it can now be bought in supermarkets. But there is somehow more confidence in the seasonal berry.

How to choose strawberries?

The berry should be dry and wrinkled. Strawberries are very tender and quickly lose their “presentation” if they succumb to improper transportation. The color of the berries often depends on the variety, but often the maroon color of the strawberry is a sign that the berry is fully ripe and has gained the necessary sweetness. Also pay attention to the smell - the aroma of natural strawberries cannot be recreated by any aerosols. But the complete absence of smell should alert you. Perhaps in front of you is an absolutely unnatural, and therefore unhealthy berry.

Those. the berries should be firm, ripe (dark red, even burgundy), not soft, not wet. It is better to buy strawberries with a green tail.

How to store strawberries?

As for storage, it is not necessary to store strawberries for a long time. Firstly, it will not work, and secondly, during the storage period, all the usefulness of the strawberries will “disappear”. But if the strawberries were grown using nitrates, then storing them in the refrigerator will generally turn them into poison. Chemical fertilizers will turn into carcinogens.

So you need to buy strawberries on the basis that they will be consumed within 1-2 days. Strawberries are just that berry that is not stored for a long time. By the way, berries with "tails" will last longer.

Optimum storage temperature for strawberries: + 2 degrees. Shelf life is no more than 2 days in the refrigerator.

How to eat strawberries for health benefits?

Definitely, the most useful strawberries are fresh. It's good to freeze strawberries. Because the season goes by so fast.

Are frozen strawberries good for you?

But freezing will be a good way to harvest, given that vitamins, macro-, and microelements will still be preserved in berries. Of course, after defrosting, they will lose their shape, and the taste will not be the same, but as a gastronomic and vitamin variety in the winter - why not? Frozen strawberries, in which the beneficial properties are “in force” even after this type of harvesting, can still become an alternative to synthetic vitamins.

How to freeze strawberries?

Remove green tails from strawberries, rinse gently with cold water, dry and put in 1 layer on some kind of flat plate, pallet, small baking sheet in the freezer. When the berries are frozen (and they are just frozen one by one, a whole berry), then after that we already transfer it either into bags for freezing and into containers for freezing. It is better to spread everything into 1 serving.

Is strawberry jam good for our health?

Familiar to everyone and beloved by everyone, strawberry jam is one of the options that allow you to prepare a berry for future use. But, in fairness, it should be noted that heat treatment destroys the beneficial substances in strawberries. Of course, a couple of teaspoons a day will not harm us much. But at the same time, one must understand that there is no benefit in principle. Only pleasure in tea drinking and all.

Strawberry. Harm. Contraindications.

Can strawberries be harmful? Who should use it with caution?

Despite the fact that strawberries have useful properties, there are still contraindications to its use. It is worth noting that strawberries can provoke allergies, and the risk is more higher than with other berries.

Can people with stomach problems eat strawberries?

Caution when eating strawberries should also be for those who have stomach problems - gastritis or high acidity. Firstly, small bones located outside the berries can easily damage the gastric mucosa. And secondly, the organic acids that make up the berry can also aggressively affect the mucous membrane. So, oxalic and salicylic acids irritate the mucous membrane, which can exacerbate chronic gastritis or cause problems with the gastrointestinal tract.

That is why nutritionists recommend eating strawberries with yogurt - a fermented milk product, enveloping, will protect the walls of the stomach, protect them from irritation. Plus, the calcium contained in dairy products neutralizes the negative effects of acids. And it’s better to feast on a berry for a snack, so you can significantly reduce the risk of irritation.

And also in the "risk group" are hypertensive patients taking certain medications based on enapril. Combining berry and medicine, we create a strong burden on the kidneys.

How many strawberries can you eat daily?

The dose recommended by therapists, as already mentioned, is a small bowl. Daily. It is better not to overdo it and remember that the daily intake of tasty and healthy berries is no more than 0.5 kg. As the saying goes: "everything is good in moderation."

Strawberries - how to eat for children?

Pediatricians do not recommend eating strawberries at all for babies under three years old - it is considered too strong an allergen, and even more so for a newly emerging organism. After three years, strawberries can be slowly introduced into the diet. Start with one berry. If you are very worried, you can cut off those very small seeds that can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa. Give children strawberries with sour cream - this is not only the perfect flavor combination, but also the right ingredients for a healthy dish.

I suggest watching a video about strawberries.

Strawberries in cosmetology. Strawberry masks and facial skin care.

A delicious berry can please not only our stomach, but also take care of our beauty. Strawberries are rich in copper, a substance that stimulates collagen production. But it is thanks to him that our skin becomes elastic and tender. So "strawberry cosmetics" can help in rejuvenation. In addition, strawberry juice dries the skin well, narrows the pores. Therefore, it can be used in the fight against acne.

Strawberry juice is also good for whitening facial skin. Those who wish to lighten age spots or freckles are also advised to wipe their face with fresh strawberry juice.

Interestingly, when preparing any kind of strawberry-based cosmetic product, it is difficult to resist trying it. After all, the recipes for desserts and strawberry masks are almost the same. Take at least the traditional version - strawberries with cottage cheese. Very tasty and very useful, both for the health of the body and for beauty. You can also add honey, lemon juice or egg yolk to this combination to enhance the effect of the mask.

You can make strawberry-cucumber lotion. Combine a quarter cup of strawberry and cucumber juices, add 0.5 g of salicylic acid and one glass of dry white wine. With this tool, you need to wipe the skin of the face in the morning and evening in order to achieve elasticity and freshness.

And the easiest way is to freeze strawberry juice in small portion molds (you can share it with a decoction of some herb - string, chamomile, etc.) and wipe your face with such cubes every morning.

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Strawberries are gone! Rather, it has already appeared in the markets and store shelves for a couple of weeks. Meanwhile, this seductive berry is still early - its season will begin in two or three weeks.

Strawberries are the first summer berry. It is rich in B vitamins, vitamin C, contains folic acid, iron, copper, iodine, zinc.

Due to the presence of usefulness, strawberries promote good metabolism, strengthen the cardiovascular system and even lower the temperature (it contains salicylic acid, which is also found in aspirin).

Strawberries are good for strengthening immunity and are an antidepressant. Agree, what kind of bad mood can we talk about already at the sight of this small appetizing miracle?

Strawberries are seductive not only in and of themselves. It also helps to seduce - the zinc contained in the berry promotes sexual desire.

Watch out, strawberries!
Early strawberries are dangerous. Especially in large quantities. There is no guarantee that it was grown without "chemistry" and that, as the seller claims, it is just an early variety. Therefore, you should not get involved in strawberries out of season. Yes, and later you should not overeat strawberries "from the belly" - you risk earning yourself an upset stomach or an allergy.

Strawberries, whatever they are, early or late, are contraindicated for people allergic to this berry.

You can not use it and people with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (peptic ulcer, gastritis and others) during an exacerbation of the disease. If there is no exacerbation, then in small quantities it is possible.

How to choose strawberries
The berry, which is sold in stores and markets, must have a quality certificate - you can safely ask the seller for it if you doubt strawberries. If the seller refuses to show the documents (or maybe you are embarrassed to ask for them), then it is better to look for a more accommodating seller or a more beautiful berry.

When choosing strawberries, you need to look so that they are not rotten. Spots on the berries can also indicate that they still had "chemistry".

Berries should be strong with pedicels (tails). Pedicels are a kind of indicator. If the tails are whole and green, then the strawberries are also fresh.

Some choose strawberries by size - they say, large strawberries are stuffed with nitrates, but medium and small ones are just right. It happens that they sniff strawberries - they supposedly should smell.

This is not entirely true. Firstly, strawberries come in different varieties and the fact that they are large does not mean that they cannot be eaten - small ones can have 10 times more nitrates than large ones. The smell is also not fundamental, although, you see, fragrant strawberries are much more pleasant.

How to store
Strawberries should not be stored in the refrigerator for a long time. If it was grown with the help of nitrates, then in the refrigerator they will turn into nitrites - carcinogenic substances.

Ideally, it is better not to store strawberries at all. Experts advise eating it within two days after the berry was plucked (and, of course, did not lie in the refrigerator).

Therefore, if you buy strawberries, then take them in small quantities - so that you can eat right away.

In extreme cases, the berry can lie in the refrigerator for an hour or two: but at the same time it cannot be washed (so that it does not become "kvasa" and vitamins do not "disappear" from it). Wash the berries before eating, of course.

Word to the expert
Svetlana FUS,
nutritionist
Kiev Scientific and Technical Center "VIRIA":

"Early strawberries can be eaten, but in small quantities - no more than 100-150 g per day.
But children under 6-7 years old should not be given it. A later berry is possible, but also in small portions - no more than 100 g per day.

It is better to eat a berry with sour cream or cream - if you do not have problems with being overweight. The fat of fermented milk products envelops the walls of the stomach and softens the irritating effect of strawberries. If there are no intestinal disorders, it is possible with fresh milk.

Strawberries do not need to be eaten with sugar - the human body already has an excess of sugar, and if you are overweight, then even more so.

You can not use strawberries as a dessert: after the first, second and third berries can cause fermentation in the stomach. Strawberries, like all berries and fruits, can only be eaten as a separate meal.

It is impossible not to love this summer juicy berry - strawberries. From the aroma of strawberries alone, saliva is already flowing, and the sight of shiny scarlet berries cannot leave indifferent any gourmet. Yes, but strawberries are not as simple as they seem at first glance. And you still need to be able to eat strawberries with benefit. By the way, here are a few words about the benefits of strawberries.

Strawberries can be attributed not to sweet, but rather to sweet and sour berries. This means that it can easily be eaten while losing weight. Yes, and the calorie content of strawberries is only 30 kcal per 100 g. The same 100 g of strawberries contain 0.6 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 7 g of carbohydrates.

In large quantities, strawberries contain organic acids that activate metabolic processes in the body. And thanks to this, strawberries rejuvenate the body. No wonder strawberries are so popular in cosmetology.

Regular consumption of strawberries can eliminate seasonal winter-spring beriberi and fill the body with such deficient vitamin C. 100 grams of strawberries contain more than the daily norm. In terms of vitamin C content, strawberries are second only to black currants. Five medium-sized strawberries contain as much vitamin C as one large orange. And there is more folic acid in strawberries than in raspberries and grapes. If you eat these berries every day, the immune system and vascular walls are strengthened. Strawberries also contain quite a lot of B vitamins.

But in some cases, strawberries can be dangerous.

The porosity of the surface of the berry during the season of abundant flowering creates conditions for the accumulation of pollen from various plants on its surface. This makes strawberries a strong allergen.

The complex of strawberry organic acids, among which oxalic and salicylic stand out, upon contact with the gastric mucosa increases its irritation, which can exacerbate gastritis and other diseases of the digestive system.

The same oxalic acid, depending on the conditions for eating strawberries, exacerbates caries, as well as problems with the joints and the genitourinary system.

But it's not all that scary. In order for strawberries to bring benefits, not harm, you just need to use it correctly.

You need to buy dark red berries without dents, if you collect from the garden, you need to leave a tail, since strawberries last longer with it. Berries can be stored in the refrigerator, but they will be more aromatic at room temperature.

If strawberries are used together with natural dairy products, then the calcium contained in them will bind oxalic acid and protect bone tissue - teeth and bones from its negative effect, and also protect nails from increased brittleness.

To reduce stomach irritation, do not eat strawberries on an empty stomach, but only after a meal.

Strawberry season can be extended by harvesting it for future use. The best way to preserve the flavor of strawberries is to freeze them in small portions. Strawberry jam will change the taste of the berry, and also lose a significant part of the vitamins. And you can dry a juicy berry only using a little heat and good ventilation. In this case, the aroma will be significantly lost, the vitamins will be preserved.

It is very tasty to make a milkshake based on Herbalife F1 Shake Powder.

Dessert "Strawberries in chocolate"

2 tablespoons Formula 1 French Vanilla Shake
- 2 tbsp Formula 3 Protein Blend
- 0.5 cup chilled or frozen strawberries
- 250 ml cold milk (0.5%)
- 50 g grated chocolate

It is important to chill all ingredients. Beat milk, Formula 1 and strawberries for 2 minutes. Let it brew for a few minutes and beat again. With the second whipping, the cocktail brightens, almost doubles in volume and becomes thick, like cottage cheese.

Nutritional value:
Calories: 450 kcal (without chocolate - 323 kcal)
Protein: 27 g
Fat: 9 g
Carbs: 64 g
Fiber: 11.2 g

How many berries do you need and can you eat in a season, do they differ in usefulness, how to serve? Which of them are the best? And what is the best way to eat them: with milk, cream, sugar, yogurt?

Most reprints of "grandmother's recipes" and books on healthy lifestyles say that raspberries contain a lot of copper, iron, potassium and vitamins C, B1, B12, nicotinic acid (vitamin PP). And strawberries contain vitamins C, E and group B, as well as phosphorus, iron, calcium and manganese. But this is outdated information. If you turn to scientific research, you can find out that in a glass of strawberries (this is about 100 grams of berries) there is almost a daily intake of vitamin C, and in the same amount of raspberries this vitamin is more than 2 times less: 40%. But, firstly, this is practically the only vitamin that is abundant in these berries: there are much fewer of all the others. Secondly, it is vitamin C that can be found in a mass of other products. Berries have never been its main source in our diet.

The real benefits of berries

The main advantage of berries is biologically active substances: numerous and varied antioxidants, pectin, fiber. In all other products, they are much less. According to their content, some fruits, vegetables, and herbs approach berries. But there is no such concentration of antioxidants as in berries.

Recall: antioxidants protect the body from all age-related diseases (heart attacks, strokes, cancer, etc.) and from aging itself. This is their common action. But many antioxidants have their own specific effects. For example, strawberries and raspberries contain a lot of ellagic acid, which has a specific anti-cancer effect. It also actively works against herpes and human papillomaviruses. And cherries contain melatonin: a biorhythm-regulating hormone that helps defeat insomnia and jet lags (biorhythm failures during long flights). In addition, it also protects women from breast cancer. Blueberries contain fibrates that lower cholesterol levels. Blueberries, cherries and black currants contain anthocyanins that protect against many types of cancer and cystitis with nephritis (genitourinary tract infections).

All sisters on earrings

You should not look for any one most useful berry. Eat everything and make no mistake: the benefits will be in any case. But you still need to eat berries wisely.

“Berries are very useful,” explains psychoendocrinologist and president of the Russian Diabetes Association Mikhail Bogomolov. But there is one problem that limits their consumption. These are sugars, in one serving of berries (120-150 grams) there are about 10 grams of different sugars. Therefore, it is better for healthy people to eat them no more than 7 servings per day, so as not to greatly exceed the daily intake of sugars. If these 7 servings in berry season are too much for you, then eat as much as you want. Even one serving per day will still be beneficial. Fortunately, thanks to pectins, and there are a lot of them in berries, the absorption of sugars is inhibited, and, therefore, glucose in the blood does not rise so much. It is better not to eat all the berries at once, but to break them into 3-4 doses a day.

We love to eat berries like sweets: for dessert. We often add sugar to them to reduce acidity. In my opinion, such an attitude towards them is wrong. If they are eaten, like salads, at the beginning of a meal, it will be more beneficial. The fact is that pectin in berries will reduce the absorption of cholesterol, fats and a number of toxic substances that come with the main meal. In addition, many berries contain other substances that regulate the absorption of sugars and prevent their rapid absorption from sweet foods at the end of a meal.

Berries are very good with any fermented milk products, with whipped cream, cottage cheese. You can make sorbets (frozen puree) or smoothies (mashed berries, fruits with milk, and sometimes with herbs and spices) from them, but without sugar. It is much more useful than compotes, jelly and - even more so - jams and jams.

Unfortunately, soups with berries are not very popular with us. The most famous of them is the Georgian soup chrianteli. Its base is cherry, other berries (tkemali, blackberries, etc.), onions, cucumbers, herbs and garlic are added to it. This refreshing and healthy dish contains a lot of biologically active substances: antioxidants and organic acids from berries, phytoncides from onion and garlic. There are other berry soups, but try to make them without sugar, so they are many times more useful.

The season must go on all year round

Is it necessary to eat 2 kilograms of strawberries in season? It is possible and more, and even much more. But the main thing is this: berries must be eaten not only in the season when they ripen, they must be consumed all year round. Moreover, today it is easy to do this. You can buy frozen berries at any time and almost everywhere. You don't need to neglect them. Of course, there are fewer useful substances in them than in fresh ones, but there are still a lot (see table). But this cannot be said about preserves, jams, compotes and other canned forms of harvesting berries. All of them are made with a huge addition of sugar, and this makes them harmful from useful. Even if they are produced without long heat treatment, antioxidants and vitamins remain in them. Is it worth it to completely abandon such traditional blanks? Of course not. But they should be treated like delicacies: consume occasionally and little by little.

Strawberries in different shape

Indicators per 100 g	Fresh strawberries in season	Strawberries frozen	Strawberry jam
Calorie content, kcal
Sugar, g
Vitamin C, mg			Hardly ever
Folic acid, mcg			Hardly ever
			Hardly ever

Many expectant mothers, making up a daily diet, scrupulously choose foods that will definitely not harm the child. We have to give up tasty and no less healthy vegetables and fruits, so as not to harm the fetus. In this article, we will talk about strawberries and see if strawberries can be consumed, what harm they can do, and we will also find out the opinion of doctors on this matter.

What is useful

Both adults and children know that strawberries are not only a delicious treat that many people eat with sour cream or yogurt, but also a storehouse of useful vitamins and minerals.

It is worth noting that further we will describe the beneficial properties of the berry that is not grown in greenhouse conditions and without the use of growth regulators and other substances that harm the body and reduce the value of the product.

Did you know? The most expensive strawberry in the world costs almost $ 1.5 million. Its price is so high for the reason that a diamond ring is used when serving berries.

Let's start with the fact that strawberries are a low-calorie product that can be consumed without fear of gaining weight. In 100 g of a ripe product there are only 30 kcal. That is, the calorie content of a kilogram is approximately equal to the calorie content of 100 g of white bread.

The nutritional value:

• proteins - 0.7 g;
• carbohydrates - 5.7 g;
• fats - 0.3 g.

The composition of products of any variety includes the following trace elements:

• potassium;
• phosphorus;
• calcium;
• sodium;
• magnesium;
• iron;

Do not forget about vitamins, which are also rich in delicious products:

• vitamin C;
• vitamin B9;
• a small amount of vitamins A, B1, B2, E, PP, K.

Important! Folic acid, or vitamin B9, has a strong hematopoietic effect, and also improves memory.

Speaking about the benefits for expectant mothers, it is worth saying that strawberries will help strengthen blood vessels, prevent uterine bleeding and protect against the appearance of hemorrhoids.

Since the berry consists of more than 80% water, its use quenches thirst well, however, such a small amount of solids (less than 20%) leads to a small concentration of vitamins and minerals in 100 g of products.

What harm

The first thing that comes to mind for many people when they hear the word "strawberry" is it's an allergy. This berry, even if it was grown in an environmentally friendly way, can cause allergies not only in children, but also in adults.

Products are contraindicated for those people who have an increased secretion of gastric juice.

Also, the berry should not be consumed by those who often experience prolonged hepatic and gastric colic. Strawberries are forbidden in diseases associated with appendicitis.
In some cases, the berry is contraindicated in "cores", since it contains substances that increase blood pressure.

Important! Strawberries can exacerbate hidden urinary problems.

What the doctors say

Each individual case is unique, so there is no complete ban or permission to use the product.

It should be understood that if you have any problems with the body that can be aggravated by the use of berries, then you should completely abandon the treat.

Most often, your doctor, to whom you go for an examination, has a complete picture of your health and the health of the baby, so it is worth listening to his advice.

We note one point that is identical for all expectant mothers. Eating a berry after 22 weeks of pregnancy is extremely dangerous, since the baby at this point in development is very sensitive to various allergens.

As a result, a child can acquire an allergy even before birth.

Scientists have also proven that strawberries during early pregnancy cause uterine contractions, which can result in miscarriage.
Summarizing the above, we can conclude that in some cases strawberries are contraindicated for pregnant women, however, for some expectant mothers, the berry can be a salvation from fetal hypoxia and other developmental problems.

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Safe Use Rules

We list the basic rules for eating berries, which must be strictly adhered to so as not to harm the child:

1. It can be consumed only after any other food.
2. To improve digestibility, strawberries are eaten with dairy products (cottage cheese, milk, cheese).
3. At a time you need to eat a minimum amount. It is better to eat daily and little by little, observing the norm.
4. Before use, the berry must be washed, previously cleared of greens.
5. Consume when the berry is in season. Early production is extremely dangerous due to the high content of chemistry.
6. The berry can be eaten in any form, except for preservation (jams, preserves, nectars).

When absolutely impossible

Let us summarize all the cases when strawberries are not allowed:

1. Allergic reaction in mother.
2. Any diseases and inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract.
3. Pregnancy period after 22 weeks.
4. Diseases of the cardiovascular system.
5. Cholelithiasis of the kidneys.

It can be concluded that strawberries for pregnant women are a situational product: it can bring both benefits and harms.

Denying yourself a berry during pregnancy is not worth it, unless there is a good reason. First of all, listen to the words of a specialist who sees the whole picture.

It is better to once again deny yourself a treat in order to give the baby a healthy childhood.