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Strawberries are prized for their high vitamin C content, which helps boost the immune system and protect against infections. Vitamin C and the other antioxidants in strawberries can enhance brain function and memory, and they also benefit the skin by protecting it from free-radical damage. Strawberries provide B vitamins — including B9 (folic acid), which can help in cases of anemia — plus vitamin A, iron, magnesium, and more. Thanks to their potassium and anthocyanins, strawberries strengthen blood vessel walls, help lower high blood pressure, and may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The phosphorus and calcium in strawberries support dental and bone health. With a low glycemic index, these berries can be included in a diabetic diet. Their fragrant fruit can help normalize blood sugar and improve intestinal motility: the fiber in ripe berries and the tiny seeds on their surface gently regulate digestion. At the same time, the fiber in low-calorie strawberries promotes quick satiety and helps prevent overeating. The only time to avoid this delicious, nutritious berry is if you have an allergy.
Ingredients: strawberries – 400 g; puff pastry – 500 g; egg – 1; sugar – 200 g; vegetable oil – 1 tsp.
Line a baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper and grease it with oil. Cut off a quarter of the dough, then roll out the remaining portion into a sheet and place it on the parchment, spreading it across the dish.
Arrange the berries on top of the dough and sprinkle them with sugar, reserving a bit of sugar for decoration.
Roll out the remaining dough, cut it into strips, and weave them over the berries, firmly sealing the edges of the dough.
Brush the pie with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining sugar.
Place the pie in an oven preheated to 200°C (about 400°F) and bake for 20 minutes.
Life Hack
Strawberries are often treated with fertilizers, so wash them thoroughly before eating. Soak the berries in an acidic solution – water mixed with vinegar (apple or white) at a ratio of 1 tablespoon vinegar to 1 liter of water. Soak the strawberries for no more than 10 minutes, then rinse them.
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