Strawberry is praised as "the first fruit in spring" by some nutritionists, and it is the best-selling fruit in spring. Why are strawberries so popular?

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C. every 100g strawberries contain 50~100 mg of vitamin C, which is more than 10 times higher than apples and grapes. Vitamin C participates in amino acid metabolism, synthesis of neurotransmitters, synthesis of collagen and interstitial tissue. It can reduce the permeability of capillaries, accelerate blood coagulation, stimulate coagulation function, promote the absorption of iron in the intestine, reduce blood lipids, increase resistance to infection, participate in detoxification, and have the effect of antihistamine and preventing the formation of carcinogens (nitrosamines).

Strawberry is rich in fisetin. Fisetin is a kind of flavonoid with anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation, anti-tumor, anti-aging and other biological activities. Studies have shown that fisetin can also increase the level of glutathione, the main antioxidant in cells. Even in the case of oxidative stress, fisetin can well maintain mitochondrial function, and even very fragile neuronal cells can be well protected. Another study showed that fisetin had a significant effect on eliminating aging cells, surpassing resveratrol, and curcumin.

Strawberry is a fruit rich in anthocyanins. Studies have shown that anthocyanins are very effective antioxidants and free radical scavengers. The antioxidant activity of anthocyanins is 50 times higher than vitamin E and 20 times higher than vitamin C. Anthocyanins also have the effect of resisting UV damage and whitening and lightening spots.

In addition, strawberries are rich in amino acids, fructose, sucrose, glucose, citric acid, malic acid, pectin, carotene, vitamin B1, B2, niacin and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron. These nutrients can promote growth and development and are of great benefit to the elderly and children.