Strawberries are an excellent meal ingredient for physically active people. They are rich in vitamin C, they also contain B vitamins, vitamins A and E and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Additionally, strawberries contain iron, calcium and phosphorus. In addition, these fruits have alkaline-forming properties, thanks to which they participate in the regulation of the acid-base balance. Check what you can prepare from strawberries.
People who are physically active should include strawberries in their diet mainly due to the high content of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells from damage caused by exercise. In addition, it is involved in the production of connective tissue and hormones released during training. In addition, this substance participates in the formation of erythrocytes, thereby improving the absorption of iron, which is extremely important for physically active people. Iron forms hemoglobin, which carries oxygen with the blood, and myoglobin carries oxygen to the muscles.
Discover 4 recipes for tasty dishes and snacks with strawberries.
Cottage cheese with strawberries and pumpkin seeds (392 kcal)
Ingredients:
- 1 package (200 g) of natural cottage cheese
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 1 tablespoon of pumpkin seeds
Blend the strawberries until smooth. Mix the cottage cheese with honey and divide it into two parts. Add cocoa to one part and blend. Put the dark layer, strawberry mousse, and light layer into the cup. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds. This meal is best before training.
Strawberry chia seed smoothie( 284 kcal )
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of strawberries
- 1/3 cups of coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 2 teaspoons of honey
Combine strawberries with coconut milk and honey, blend everything. Add chia seeds. It's best to drink the cocktail before or after training.
Dessert with strawberries and nuts on quinoa(530 kcal)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of strawberries
- 1/2 cups of quinoa
- 1 tablespoon cocoa
- 1 handful of walnuts
- 2 teaspoons of honeybee
- a few mint leaves
Cook the quinoa in milk. Cool, add cocoa and honey, blend until smooth. Blend 150 g strawberries, add to quinoa and mix. Cut the remaining strawberries into quarters, put them on the previously prepared quinoa. Sprinkle with nuts and garnish with mint. Use as a post-workout meal.
Oatmeal with strawberries and amaranth (548 kcal)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 banana
- 3/4 cups of strawberries
- 4 tablespoons of oatmeal
- 2 tablespoons of amaranth
- 1 tablespoon of pistachios
Boil the oatmeal in milk until tender. In a separate pot, cook the amaranth in milk. At the end of cooking the oatmeal, add the chopped banana. Mix the porridge with the cooked amaranth, put it in a bowl, add chopped strawberries, mix, sprinkle with pistachios. A meal is best suited as a breakfast.