8 strawberry benefits that will make you love the fruit like never before

Including fruits in your diet is a way to keep your diet up to date, improving your health and quality of life. Many people find it difficult to include this type of food in their diet, especially in a variety of ways.

After all, no matter how good the fruit is, eating it the same way can end up making you get discouraged and get sick easily, right? So it’s always nice to find alternatives to consume it.

Strawberry is one of the best fruits for this. That’s because it is very versatile, with a flavor that can be enjoyed in the most diverse ways, in the most diverse dishes, and has a number of benefits for your health.

See what its main benefits are and learn several recipes to boost your diet with this delicious fruit!

8 health benefits of strawberries

In addition to delicious, strawberry brings a number of benefits for your health and also for aesthetics! Nutritionist Isabela Rodrigues, Graduate Student in Functional Nutrition, clarifies the main advantages of it for your life:

1. Blood glucose control: studies show that strawberry consumption helps to control blood glucose. Consuming 2 to 3 servings a week can improve long-term rates.

2. Helps in the slimming process: strawberry is an important ally in the slimming process, as it helps in the feeling of satiety, making you eat less on impulse. It also helps to speed up metabolism, enhancing weight loss.

3. Cardiovascular Benefits: Studies also point out that consuming strawberries regularly helps to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke.

4. Anti-inflammatory action and strengthening of the immune system: the strawberry has a good anti-inflammatory property and also helps your body to recover well, by strengthening your immune system thanks to the high level of Vitamin C and other substances.

5. Antioxidant action: the antioxidant actions caused by strawberry consumption are important for detoxification of the body, eliminating substances that can cause long-term health problems. It also helps to scavenge free radicals from your body.

6. Helps to prevent cancer: due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action, as well as strengthening the immune system, strawberry helps prevent the emergence of malignant tumors.

7. Rich in important nutrients: the strawberry is a food rich in the most diverse nutrients essential for the proper functioning of the body, such as: manganese, vitamin C, B6, biotin, folic acid, fiber, omega 3, iodine, potassium, phosphorus , magnesium and copper. Isabela also highlights the presence of compounds from the groups of anthocyanins, flavonoids, hydroxycinnamic and hydroxybenzoic acids, examples of tannins and stilbenes.

8. Delay in premature aging: the elimination of free radicals, caused by their antioxidant action, also brings aesthetic benefits such as delaying premature aging and preventing the appearance of wrinkles. The presence of vitamin C and ellagic acid help in this. The former is also important for collagen synthesis, allowing you to improve your muscle tone and avoid feeling sagging.

Amazing strawberry recipes

Okay, now you know that consuming strawberries is all good for your diet, right? So how about finding out how to include this fruit in your routine, so you don’t get sick?

One of the main advantages of strawberry is that, because it is very versatile, it is possible to make a series of interesting and different recipes to make in your daily life and enjoy the best that this fruit can offer for your life!

simple dishes

1. Brigadeiro stuffed with strawberry: classic Brazilian recipe for brigadeiro with that divine touch of strawberry. Few ingredients and very simple to make.

2. Strawberry Brigadeiro: and when does the strawberry become the main ingredient in the recipe? This brigadeiro made with strawberry jelly (known as a foot bug) is divine and very simple to prepare!

3. Strawberry Balsamic with Sour Cream: a mix of complementary flavors (yoghurt, lemon zest, balsamic vinegar and strawberries) that is delicious on the plate!

4. Caramel and Strawberry Candy: Boost the flavor of your candy with a caramel and strawberry filling! Simple and easy to make recipe.

5. Strawberry Jelly: a healthy and easy-to-make dessert, with a touch of rose water to enhance the flavor!

6. Strawberry Panna Cotta: based on natural yogurt, topped with gelatin, strawberry and grated coconut. Another healthy and delicious recipe!

7. Strawberry Crumble: Of British origin, this dish, essentially made of strawberry compote, is perfect to serve with ice cream. Delicious!

8. Strawberry Pavlova: This Australian sweet with meringue, cream and strawberry is very simple to make. With few ingredients, it becomes a great dessert option for special days.

9. Strawberry Semifreddo: with vanilla flavored cream and strawberry syrup, it’s also a great option for those who don’t have much time to prepare more elaborate desserts when having guests at home.

10. Strawberry and Nest Milk Escondidinho: strawberry base with milk cream, topped with nest milk brigadeiro. It is mouthwatering!

11. Chocolate and Strawberry Waffles: delicious waffles that can be purchased ready-made with a delicious filling of chocolate and strawberries. They can even be accompanied by a delicious tea.

12. Cupuaçu mousse with strawberry syrup: how about mixing a typical Brazilian fruit with strawberries in a very simple recipe to prepare? This cupuaçu mousse with strawberry syrup is the perfect request!

13. Strawberry and arugula wrap: want a very healthy and tasty snack? Enjoy the combination of arugula, strawberry and balsamic vinegar in a surprising wrap.

14. Strawberry protein: are you on a diet to gain lean mass? Include the strawberry to break the whey shake routine. This recipe is delicious and perfect for those days when you’re dying to eat a sweet treat.

Jellies, syrups and ice creams

For those who are passionate about jams and syrups, there is no shortage of delicious, simple and practical options to make. Check out recipes to prepare easily at home.

15. Homemade Ninho milk ice cream with strawberry: are you in love with Ninho milk? How about preparing an ice cream with it and strawberry pieces? Few ingredients and simple to make, it’s a great dessert option for summer!

16. Strawberry Popsicle with kiwi: the kiwi combines perfectly with the strawberry and this becomes a practical and quick option for those very hot days in the Brazilian summer!

17. Homemade strawberry jam: practical, without preservatives and ready in 20 minutes, this jam is perfect for those who love to make their own products.

18. Sugar-free strawberry jam: do you have diabetes or want a sugar-free option so you don’t lose your diet? With few ingredients, this recipe is simple to make.

19. Microwave strawberry jam: no time to prepare the jam? Make it in the microwave which is even simpler to prepare.

20. Quick Strawberry Sauce: Want a simple and delicious sauce to be used in ice cream, candy, yogurt, waffles and other foods? This recipe is perfect for those who don’t have a lot of time to prepare it.

21. Strawberry and vanilla syrup: very simple to prepare at home, it can be used not only in ice cream and waffles, but also to prepare good drinks. Nice, no?

22. Strawberry Ice Cream: 5 ingredients, a mixer and you have amazing homemade strawberry ice cream!

23. Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicle: Here’s a great popsicle recipe to serve to your guests on hot days and surprise everyone. The balanced flavor of the cream cheese dough, whipped milk, vanilla, yogurt and condensed milk marries perfectly with the sourness of the strawberry pieces!

cakes

Who doesn’t love cake, right? Ice cream, warm, with different types of filling, toppings, textures and formats, that is, for all tastes! Check out amazing mouthwatering cake recipes!

24. White brigadeiro cake with strawberry: fill your cake with chocolate dough with white brigadeiro and strawberry made in the form of pudding. Incredibly beautiful and will surprise your guests with a wonderful filling!

25. Ricotta cake with strawberry syrup: the mixture of the salty ricotta with the sweet cake and the charm of the strawberry syrup topping. Perfect to be served on a cold afternoon!

26. Strawberry Naked Cake: Naked cake is the sensation of recent times! This recipe takes a full-bodied strawberry filling and chocolate dough.

27. Strawberry Lemon Muffin: Muffins are delicious, aren’t they? The acid of the lemon and the sourness of the strawberry, mixed with the sweetness of the dough, are perfect in this very simple recipe.

28. Simple strawberry cake: simple dough, with vanilla and strawberry, very quick and practical to make.

29. Strawberry Cake with Whipped Cream: Strawberry and whipped cream are the perfect match! Enjoy and learn how to make your own cream in this recipe!

30. Strawberry mousse cake: mousse is delicious, isn’t it? Imagine a strawberry mousse cake? Perfect! As the recipe says, perfect to conquer crush!

31. Banana Cake with Strawberries: Banana and strawberry are two fruits with a complementary flavor that are delicious in this cake, which also has vanilla and cinnamon.

32. Strawberry Pudding Cake: With a super creamy pudding and a fluffy cake, how not to melt for this recipe, right?

33. Neapolitan cake: the most passionate trio in cooking: vanilla, strawberry and chocolate! You still get a delicious strawberry mousse topping!

34. Vanilla and Strawberry Cake: This delicious recipe has the addition of a different frosting made with wheat faces, butter and sugar, which gives it a grainy appearance.

35. Brigadeiro with strawberry: the best Brazilian sweet in a cake and with strawberries? The fruit sour with the brigadeiro jam is a must! The recipe makes a small cake, so adapt it if you want a larger size.

36. Cake in a pot of brigadeiro with strawberry: whether to sell or for those who want to keep small portions to consume without breaking their diet too much, this recipe is ideal for you!

37. Chocomousse with Strawberry: Chocolate and strawberry mousse, a sensational combination! Very easy to make, because it takes a special mixture for this type of cake. Can’t go wrong!

pies

Pies are also great options for special occasions like birthdays, dinners and also for late afternoon snacks!

40. Strawberry pie: this recipe rocks with buttery dough, super crispy and with whipped cream topping!

39. Strawberry Shortcake with Caramel: how about adding another delicious flavor to your shortcake? Made with caramel syrup, it still has banana in its dough.

40. Zero lactose strawberry shortcake: yes, there is an option for those who are lactose intolerant! This pie, made with special powdered milk, is ideal for those who suffer from the problem and also for those who are on a restricted diet and want a delicious dessert.

41. A thousand leaves of strawberry: a dessert…