Summer is the time to improve health and appearance by enjoying the gifts of nature. One of the most delicious and healthy berries is strawberries, also called garden strawberries. It is not only a delicious treat, but also a healthy product that helps you lose weight and improve your health.

If you want to lose weight with pleasure, the strawberry diet is the perfect option. And if overweight is not a problem, strawberries will be a great treat. You can make many dishes from it, but strawberries with sugar and cream remain a classic.

The summer season is the best time for strawberries. The berries are full of vitamins
and exposure to the sun. The darker the strawberry, the healthier it is. However, be careful: strawberries brought from far away may contain pesticides and be underripe. Therefore, it is better to choose local strawberries.

A royal treat
The flavor of strawberries is hard not to love. This berry first appeared in Europe in the Middle Ages thanks to a French officer who sent it to his king from Chile. The French monarch was delighted, and the strawberry became the royal berry. Over time, strawberries conquered all of Europe, becoming a favorite berry not only of monarchs, but also of ordinary people.

Strawberries contain more than 50 aromatic substances that lift the mood and give vigor. French maid of honor advised to replace dinner with strawberries, which guaranteed a healthy sleep and beautiful skin. Despite the sweet taste, strawberries help slow down the digestion of carbohydrates, contributing to weight loss.

Useful properties of strawberries
Strawberries can be called a garden pharmacy. It strengthens the body, helps with cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, atherosclerosis. Berries cleanse the body of toxins and improve digestion. Strawberries have blood purifying and antioxidant properties, which prevents cell aging. Diuretic properties help get rid of excess fluid and swelling, which promotes weight loss.

The secret of healing properties
Strawberries are rich in easily digestible metals: manganese, potassium, calcium, copper, cobalt, molybdenum. Iron in strawberries helps with anemia, strengthens the immune system and blood vessels. Zinc increases libido, which makes strawberries a natural Viagra. In addition, strawberries contain phosphorus, fluoride and iodine, as well as vitamins B, C, E and others.

Strawberries in dietetics
Strawberries are popular in dietetics due to their low calorie content. Many Hollywood stars periodically sit on a strawberry diet, consuming a day 1.5 kg of berries and 1 liter of milk or kefir. Masks from strawberries soften and whiten the skin, making it more beautiful.

Strawberry cake with cottage cheese
From strawberries you can prepare many dishes, for example, strawberry cake with cottage cheese. To do this, you will need:

strawberries - 0.5 kg
fresh cottage cheese - 400 g
butter - 100 g
flour - 1 cup
eggs - 4 pcs
33% cream - 150-200 ml
powdered sugar - 1/2 cup
In a ladle, boil water with butter and salt. Remove from the heat and gradually add the flour, stirring until smooth. Cool and beat in the eggs.
Divide the dough into 4 portions. Place each part in an oiled mold and bake at 180 ° C for 15 minutes.
Whisk the cottage cheese with powdered sugar and cream. Slice the strawberries.
Assemble the cake: spread the cream on the cake, top with strawberries, repeat the layers. Spoon the cream over the cake and decorate with strawberries. Cool in the refrigerator for a few hours.
Thus, strawberries are not only a delicious berry, but also a source of health and beauty. Enjoy the summer gifts of nature!