Fruit Queen - Strawberry

Strawberries, also known as foreign berries or red berries, originated in Europe. They were introduced to China at the beginning of this century and became very popular throughout the country. Strawberries have a heart-shaped appearance, a bright pink color, juicy flesh, a sweet and sour taste, a pleasant aroma, and are rich in nutrients. Therefore, they are known as the "Queen of Fruits". According to analysis, strawberries are rich in amino acids, fructose, sucrose, glucose, citric acid, malic acid, pectin, carotene, vitamins B1, B2, niacin and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and iron. These nutrients have a very good promoting effect on growth and development and are of great benefit to the elderly and children. Foreign scholars have found that the effective components in strawberries can inhibit the growth of cancer. Every 100 grams of strawberries contain 50 to 100 milligrams of vitamin C, which is more than ten times higher than that of apples and grapes. Scientific research has confirmed that vitamin C can eliminate the relaxation and tension between cells, making the structure of brain cells firm, the skin smooth and elastic, and has an important impact on the development of the brain and intelligence. Eating some strawberries after a meal can break down food fat and aid digestion. There are many ways to eat strawberries. The common ones are to rinse them clean and eat them directly, or to mix the washed strawberries with white sugar or sweet milk. The flavor is unique and distinctive. With the development of the food industry, strawberries have been made into various types of jams, jellies, preserved fruits, canned sugar water, fruit juices, etc., and the market prospects are very promising. Strawberries are also considered a superior medicinal product. According to traditional Chinese medicine, strawberries are sweet and cool in nature, and enter the spleen, stomach and lung meridians. They have the functions of moistening the lungs and promoting the production of body fluids, strengthening the spleen and harmonizing the stomach, promoting diuresis and reducing swelling, and relieving fever and dispelling summer heat. They are suitable for lung heat cough, loss of appetite, short and infrequent urination, and summer heat with thirst. The abundant vitamin C in strawberries not only helps prevent scurvy but also has a positive preventive effect on arteriosclerosis, coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and other diseases. The pectin and cellulose contained in strawberries can promote intestinal peristalsis, improve constipation, and prevent the occurrence of hemorrhoids and colorectal cancer. The amine substances contained in strawberries have certain therapeutic effects on leukemia and aplastic anemia.