Strawberries are at their peak now and will remain so through July. In addition to being an appealing valentine-shaped fruit that you can eat fresh or in pies and desserts, strawberries are good for you in special ways.
In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) terms, strawberries are cooling in nature which make them the perfect summer food. They are good if you have a dry cough or sore throat. Strawberries lubricate the lungs, promote production of body fluids, strengthen spleen, and, for those regrettable evenings, detoxify alcohol intoxication.
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