A gastroenterologist told how much strawberries you can eat per day, and who should avoid eating the berry.
Candidate of Medical Sciences Ekaterina Kashukh named the optimal daily dose of strawberries that will not cause health problems.
The doctor said that an adult can eat no more than 200-250 g of these berries daily.
The expert warned that exceeding the norm may result in gastrointestinal upset, reports the portal " Gazeta.Ru ".
The specialist added that strawberries are a powerful allergen. In this regard, it is necessary to carefully include them in the child's diet, monitoring the reaction.
The doctor singled out a category of people with gastritis and ulcers. The doctor noted that in this case, strawberries can be eaten, but very carefully. The thing is that the berry is rich in organic acids (oxalic, folic, salicylic).
The gastroenterologist emphasized that following the simplest recommendations will allow you to enjoy the taste of the first truly summer berry and benefit your health.
Strawberries are rich in vitamins (B, C, A, PP), as well as iron, potassium, iodine, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, zinc. The berry contains more vitamin C than lemon. 100 g of strawberries contain about 60 mg, while the body needs no more than 75-90 mg per day.
