Improves short-term memory: Strawberries contain anthocyanins. These are dyes that occur in red and blue fruits. These substances can improve brain functions (including short-term memory) [4].

Promotes heart health: A study conducted at Norwich Medical School has shown that you can reduce the risk of a heart attack by 32% if you eat 3 servings of strawberries per week. This is because a regular intake of anthocyanins (found in strawberries) improves your heart function.
Strawberries also contain polyphenol. This substance can lower blood pressure and prevent the formation of a blood clot, because the accumulation of blood platelets is prevented by this substance. Strawberries can thus reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
In addition to these benefits, eating strawberries can also reduce the risk of the artery disease atherosclerosis. This is because a strawberry contains a large amount of the anti-inflammatory substance quercetin [2].

Protects eyesight: It is possible that by eating strawberries you have a reduced chance of a clouding of the lens of the eye, also known as cataracts. Strawberries contain many antioxidants that can prevent this condition.
The high amount of vitamin C in a strawberry can contribute to the health of the cornea and retina [3]. Other fruits with a lot of vitamin C are: kiwi, pineapple and orange.
The Archives of Ophthalmology shows that the risk of macular degeneration, a disease that can cause vision loss, is also reduced when you regularly eat strawberries [1].

Reduces the complaints of allergies and asthma: Strawberries are rich in quercetin. The anti-inflammatory effect of this substance can reduce allergy symptoms, such as burning eyes and a runny nose [2].

Ensures healthy skin: Strawberries can provide healthy and young-looking skin. The vitamin C in strawberries promotes collagen production, which keeps your skin elastic.
The ellagic acid in strawberries also has a marked effect on skin health. Researchers at the Hallym University in Korea have discovered that this substance can prevent the development of wrinkles. Ellagic acid protects the elastic fibers in the skin, preventing it from sagging [1,3].

Nutritional value of strawberry
A 100 gram serving of strawberries has the following nutritional value [6]:
• 32 calories
• 8 grams of carbohydrates
◦ 2 grams of fiber
◦ 5 grams of sugars
• 1 gram of protein
• 0 grams of fat

A 100 gram serving of strawberries contains the following vitamins and minerals [6]:
• Vitamin C: 98% RDA
• Vitamin K: 3% DV
• Folic acid: 6% RDA
• Manganese: 19% DV

In addition, strawberries contain small amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and E.

A fresh sweet cocktail, full of fresh strawberries, crushed ice, lime juice and vodka.

Supplies:

• 500 grams of strawberries
• 50 milliliters of lime juice
• 100 grams of powdered sugar
• 150 milliliters of vodka
• Crushed ice / ice cubes (about 1 glass full to divide between all glasses)

 

1. Keep four strawberries (with a crown!) separate during this step and place them on the glasses. Wash the strawberries, remove the crowns and put them together with the icing sugar, lime juice and vodka in the blender and mix until everything is fine and blended. Taste whether you find the taste sweet and/or fresh enough, otherwise add lime juice or icing sugar to taste.

2. Crush the ice cubes by throwing it into the blender with the cocktail. Divide the mixture among four glasses and possibly add a nice straw. And now the most important thing: enjoy!

STRAWBERRY BAVAROIS IN GLASSES

Ingredients for 4 – 6 glasses :

• 500 ml whipped cream
• 1oo gram Brandnewcake Bavaroise strawberry powder
• 120 ml of water
• 400 grams of strawberries
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 4 tablespoons of fine granulated sugar
• 3 leaves of gelatin
Additional needed :
• Mixer/food processor
• Spatula
• Household foil
• 100 grams of strawberries
• Possibly. a sprig of mint

Preparation method Bavarois :

• Beat the whipped cream (yoghurt thickness)
• Mix the bavarois powder and the water together
• Fold the mixture directly into the whipped cream
• Divide the bavarois over the glasses, I like to first put the bavarois in a piping bag and then divide it over the glasses. This works easily and quickly, but even with 2 spoons you get bavarois well distributed over the glasses
• Place the slides in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour
strawberry jelly :
• Soak the gelatin in plenty of cold water
• Puree the strawberries
• Mix the lemon zest and sugar through the pureed strawberries
• Heat the lemon juice
• Squeeze the gelatin well and mix it through the warm lemon juice
• Mix the strawberry mixture and the warm lemon juice together and let it cool down a bit
• Remove the glasses from the refrigerator and divide the strawberry jelly over the strawberry bavarois
• Put the glasses back in the refrigerator and let them set covered for at least 2 hours
• Just before serving, decorate the strawberry bavarois with a few strawberries cut into pieces and possibly. a sprig of mint