Strawberry (Fragaria) is a genus of plants from a family of roses with about ten species, almost all of which are distributed in the northern temperate zone, and only one in Chile. The lower set of leaves of the plants are made up of 3 leaves; from white flowers  a multiple fruit (strawberry) is developed that bears numerous nuts on the fleshy flower.

The first records of the existence of this Latin plant named Fragaria ananassa date from the 18^th century, and it is known that it originated as a hybrid of two types of wild strawberries from North America and Chile. But it is interesting that, from a botanical point of view, the “fruit” of strawberries we so much enjoy does not belong to either a group of fruits or vegetables, but represents an enlarged and thickened flowering plant on the stem.

The micronutrient content of strawberries is a real treasure trove of antioxidants, containing as much as 60 mg of vitamin C in 100 grams of fragrant berries, nearly a quarter of the daily manganese requirements, and regular use in women can reduce the chance of heart attack by as much as a third!

Some of the known effects: 

• help regulate insulin and blood sugar levels;
• protect blood vessels and help regulate blood pressure;
• improves circulation;
• has a positive effect on asthma symptoms;
• plays an important role in preventing metabolic syndrome;