Drink to prevent blood pressure spikes! Drinking 1 cup of strawberry juice a week can prevent high blood pressure

Winter is the season when strawberries are in season. They are sour and sweet, just like the taste of first love. Doctors point out that strawberries have high nutritional value and are rich in vitamin C, dietary fiber, potassium and other nutrients. They can not only prevent high blood pressure, but can even make bowel movements smooth and improve the symptoms of constipation and hemorrhoids. It is recommended to drink a glass of strawberry juice every week to improve your health.

Zhou Shuoqu, a family medicine physician at the Shuang He Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, pointed out that strawberry is a fruit suitable for all ages, loved by almost everyone, and has many benefits to the human body. Recent studies abroad have found that eating strawberries regularly can lower blood lipids, prevent high blood pressure, and lower blood sugar, which is very helpful for people with "three highs" problems.

Eat strawberries in winter to avoid the three high threats

According to The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, drinking a glass of strawberry juice a week can reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Studies have found that eating strawberries regularly can reduce the risk of high blood pressure by 8% compared to the average person. The effect is most obvious in the elderly population over 60 years old.

The main reason is that strawberries are rich in anthocyanins, which are natural antioxidants that can help blood sugar metabolism, adjust blood lipids, reduce vascular hardening, and at the same time fight damaged cells and prevent cardiovascular diseases. In addition, strawberries are "low GI fruits" with low calories and a low glycemic index, making them very suitable for people with diabetes and obesity.

Winter is the season when strawberries are in season. They are sour and sweet, just like the taste of first love.

Strawberry season is hot, prevent anemia and constipation

Dr. Zhou Shuoqu emphasized that strawberries are rich in vitamin C, which is higher than lemons. It is recommended to eat strawberries within 2 hours before or after a meal, which can effectively promote the absorption of iron in the meal and prevent anemia.

In addition, dietary fiber is one of the main nutrients in strawberries, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, make bowel movements smooth, and improve constipation and hemorrhoids. For pregnant women with poor gastrointestinal systems during pregnancy, it can help digestion, reduce bloating, and avoid acid reflux. However, for those with gastric ulcers or kidney disease, it is recommended to eat less.

Three tips for choosing strawberries

1. Start with the appearance: choose those with bright red color, bright green leaves at the stem, evenly distributed seeds on the surface and no damage or rot. If there is too much white on the surface or it is green, it means it is not yet ripe and should not be purchased.

2. Buy less deformed strawberries: Normally grown strawberries are heart-shaped in appearance, while deformed berries are often caused by the abuse of growth hormones during the planting process. It is recommended that pregnant women and children should reduce the consumption of deformed berries.

3. Choose fresh ones and buy in limited quantities: Strawberries have a high water content and a thin skin, and are easily susceptible to mechanical damage or microbial invasion and rot. It is recommended not to buy too many at one time. After all, the fresher the strawberries, the more delicious they are and the higher the nutritional value.

【Health Tips】:

Strawberries are fruits that are prone to pesticide residues, and their skin is delicate and the flesh is tender, which can easily be broken and rotten if you are not careful. Therefore, you must be gentle during the cleaning process. It is more appropriate to keep the stems of the strawberries when washing, rinse them with low-speed running water, and soak them for about 5 minutes before eating.