Strawberries: benefits and harms and how to choose the right berry

Strawberries have appeared on store shelves. However, this berry, especially early, is not always safe. How to pick strawberries without “chemistry”, says Correspondent.net.

First of all, give preference to dry berries, uniform in color and without signs of decay. Remember, the brighter the strawberry, the more vitamins it contains – the rich red berry is rich in vitamin C.

Dark colored berries are also useful. They contain a lot of anthocyanin – a pigment that can fight the aging of the body and provides an anti-inflammatory effect.

But the berry of an unnaturally bright color or too shiny is not worth buying. It can grow on artificial fertilizers.

You should also pay attention to the smell of strawberries. In nature – it is stable and pleasant.

The stem should be green – this means that the berry is fresh. If you see a white stripe on it, then the berry has been treated with pesticides.

If there is a distance between the berry and the leaves, the strawberry is sweet, and if the leaves fit tightly, then the berry is sour.

Remember that strawberries are very healthy and low in calories: in one berry – no more than 36 calories. Five medium-sized berries are the daily value of vitamin C. Strawberries have more folic acid than raspberries and grapes.

However, this berry can negatively affect tooth enamel, and it is also allergenic, especially for those who are sensitive to tree pollen.

A safe serving of strawberries is one to two glasses a day.

And finally, you should not buy strawberries for the future – they are stored for two to three days.