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Strawberries for health and beauty
Strawberries are very popular during the summer. Juicy and aromatic berries are as tasty as they are healthy. Strawberries have been used medicinally since the days of Hippocrates. This berry is one of the five leaders in the content of vitamins and minerals. It contains iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, copper. Also, strawberries contain fruit sugars, B vitamins and vitamin C, carotene, folic acid, fiber, and organic acids.The peculiarity of the food composition of strawberries is that they are absolutely free of fats and cholesterol. It promotes the removal of harmful substances from the body and relieves the joints of salt...
Grapes and Goji Berries useful properties for the body
GrapesAlready in ancient times, grapes and their derivatives were valued not only for their taste, but also for their medicinal properties. Modern scientific medicine confirms that berries contain a large amount of antioxidants that protect the body from chronic diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, and also contribute to the fight against free radicals. Even a high sugar content does not spoil the berry, since it also contains substances that improve the absorption of glucose.Goji berriesGoji berry (common wolfberry) or Lycium barbarum belongs to a group of plants with the collective name "wolfberry". By the way, not all plants...
Barberry and Lingonberry delicious and useful properties
BarberryBarberry belongs to the genus of shrubs, less often trees, the Barberry family. These are deciduous, semi-evergreen (foliage partially falls off), evergreen shrubs or small trees, with ribbed upright shoots that branch at an acute angle. The bark is brownish-gray or brownish-gray. It also has another name - caramel wood.LingonberryLingonberry is a perennial, low, evergreen, branching subshrub, reaching a height of 10 to 20 cm. The leaves are small, petiolate, leathery, shiny. Flowers are pink-white bells, 5mm long, gathered at the top of the branches in rare brushes. Blooms in May - early June. Lingonberries are small in size, bright...
Watermelon for health
It is a source of essential amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It is low in calories and fat, but it does have fiber. These berries have long been used in cosmetology, and now their properties are being actively studied by doctors. When consumed in moderation, watermelon helps maintain the normal functioning of the cardiovascular and digestive systems, it also contributes to the body's antioxidant defenses and helps prevent the development of many chronic diseases.
Blueberry longevity berry
blueberryThis berry is considered one of the very first in terms of its usefulness for our health. It is often referred to as one of the best antioxidant agents against free radicals, as it contains phenolic compounds known as anthocyanosides.Blueberries contain a lot of fiber, vitamins C and E, as well as manganese, in addition, they also contain 85% water, so for those who drink little water, and also strive to lose weight, this is another great life-saving means.Speaking of blueberries, many people immediately remember about vision. And this is justified: blueberries are very effective for improving vision, blood supply...