Strawberry season is almost here! Time to enjoy delicious desserts that smell of spring and sunshine… If, like us, you’re completely addicted to this little red fruit, do you know what it can do for you? What are the benefits of strawberry for our bodies, how to use it in our skincare routines and how to cook with it — we’re sharing everything in this article!
Strawberry: your anti-cellulite ally
Strawberry is packed with antioxidants, which are essential for fighting the signs of ageing and renewing skin cells. It naturally contains sugar acids known as alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs have a moisturising effect on the skin, stimulate cell renewal and help remove dead skin cells. Studies have also shown that these natural acids help eliminate excess sebum and skin imperfections.
Strawberry also contains beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) such as salicylic acid — found naturally in the fruit and widely used in commercial lotions and creams — which supports collagen production, helping to keep skin supple and encouraging cell renewal.
Strawberry is also rich in vitamin C: a natural antioxidant that helps slow down cellular ageing.
In short, thanks to strawberry, your skin will be smoother, softer and more even — and that’s a real win in the fight against cellulite!
Other benefits of strawberry
Strawberry is your go-to for clearer, smoother skin, but its benefits don’t stop there…
Strawberry is rich in vitamin C, which is essential for staying energised. A single serving provides around 51 mg — that’s two-thirds of the recommended daily intake!
Strawberry may also help keep bad cholesterol in check, thanks to the ellagic acid and flavonoids it contains. These compounds help prevent bad cholesterol from building up in the body, which may support cardiovascular health.
And finally, strawberry is a good source of fibre. As you probably already know, fibre helps regulate digestion. The result? Better digestive comfort, less bloating, and even a little flat-tummy effect — perfect timing for the warmer days ahead…
And the best part? Strawberry is low in calories, so there’s every reason to treat yourself!
Anti-cellulite strawberry and ginger cream recipe
Strawberry is wonderful to eat, of course, but it can also be incorporated into slimming and anti-cellulite treatments! Here’s a recipe using strawberries, ginger and clay — perfect for boosting circulation and targeting dimples.
Ingredients:
- 2 ginger roots
- 4 tbsp (60 ml) kaolin clay powder
- 15 large strawberries
Method:
Place the ginger, strawberries and kaolin clay in a blender and mix for one minute. If the mixture seems too runny, add a little more clay until you get a smooth, thick paste.
Apply to areas of the body affected by cellulite or poor circulation. Relax and leave on for around 10 minutes, then rinse off with cold water to further stimulate blood flow and help smooth away dimples.
2 healthy and delicious strawberry recipes
To finish, here are 2 strawberry recipes that pair perfectly with a balanced, cellulite-conscious diet!
Strawberry and coconut tiramisu
Ingredients (serves 4):
- Around twenty strawberries
- A handful of pistachios
- 100 g fromage blanc
- 20 cl coconut cream
- 1 egg yolk
- 5 ladyfinger biscuits
- 5 dates
- 15 g icing sugar
- A little strawberry juice (or orange juice)
Method:
First, at least two hours before you start cooking, place your coconut cream, mixing bowl and electric whisk attachments in the fridge. This will make it much easier to whip the coconut cream into a chantilly!
Then, blend the fromage blanc and dates together. Add the egg yolk, then whisk the egg white to stiff peaks and gently fold it in.
Now whip your coconut cream into a chantilly. It takes a little longer than regular whipped cream — that’s perfectly normal. Once it’s firm enough, gradually add the icing sugar while continuing to whisk. Gently fold this coconut chantilly into your fromage blanc mixture, taking care not to deflate it.
Next, blend the ladyfinger biscuits with 1 to 2 tablespoons of strawberry juice.
Spread this mixture across the bottom of your glasses. Top with a few pieces of fresh strawberry, cut into small chunks. Cover with the chantilly and fromage blanc mixture, then refrigerate overnight.
Just before serving, add a few fresh strawberry pieces and some crushed pistachios.
Strawberry and basil tart
Ingredients (serves 4):
- 1 shortcrust pastry
- 400 g strawberries
- 1 vanilla pod
- 1⁄2 lemon
- A few basil leaves
- 30 g caster brown sugar
- A few drops of balsamic vinegar
Method:
Start by preheating your oven to 180°C. Place your shortcrust pastry in a tart tin lined with baking paper. Prick the base with a fork, cover with baking paper and weigh it down with dried pulses (beans, lentils, etc.). Bake for around 25 minutes.
In a saucepan, melt the sugar in the lemon juice, then add 50 g of your strawberries, cut into quarters. Add the vanilla pod.
Cook over a low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring well. Remove the vanilla pod and leave to cool.
Once your pastry is cooked, remove the dried pulses, unmould it and spread the cooked strawberries over the base.
Slice the remaining 350 g of strawberries in half and arrange them in a circle on the pastry, cut side facing up. Drizzle with a thin stream of olive oil mixed with a little balsamic vinegar, scatter over the basil leaves and enjoy!