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Properties, Medicinal use
Strawberries are packed
with vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C
and K, folate, potassium, manganese,
and magnesium.
Gastronomic use
In addition to being consumed fresh, strawberries can be frozen,
made into preserves, as well as dried and used in prepared foods,
such as cereal bars. Strawberries and strawberry flavorings are a
popular addition to dairy products, such as strawberry-flavored
milk, strawberry ice cream, strawberry milkshakes, strawberry
The amazing health benefits of
strawberry include improved eye care,
proper brain function, relief from high
blood pressure, arthritis, gout, and
various cardiovascular diseases.
smoothies and strawberry yogurts.
Strawberry jam
It helps to low the cholesterol and
promote healing when we have wounds.
1. Wash the strawberries. 2. Remove the top of strawberries
It eliminates uric acid in cases of kidney
problems.
and crush them. 3. Mix ¼ cup of sugar with a pack and a half
of dry pectin. 4. Put on the stove to medium heat. 5.Boil the
mixture for one minute. 6. Test if the jam is thick or not.
It purifies the blood and help to
eliminate waste from the body.
7. Sterilize the vials. 8. Place a pot of water on the stove on
high heat. 9. Remove lids when you're ready to use them. 10.
Pour or check the jam spoon bottles. 11.Boil water in a large
Vitamin C in strawberries boosts
collagen production, tones the skin, and
has an anti-aging effect.
pot. 12. Remove the jars from the boiling water. 13. Make
sure you seal the lids properly.