It's the most wonderful time of the year! Strawberry season is here...April-July. The most popular of all the berries (in the US anyway), these ruby-colored gems are a nutritional powerhouse too. One cup of strawberries contains over 13% of the RDA of dietary fiber, yet only 43 calories (low on the Glycemic Index). The dietary fiber in strawberries helps to keep digestion regular and blood sugar stable, as well as lowers blood pressure and curbs overeating.Strawberries are high in antioxidants and a great source of vitamin C (136% RDA!) and manganese (great for bones!). These berries provide anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and cardiovascular benefits.
As if tasting delicious wasn't enough, please pass the strawberries!!!
How do you like your strawberries? Freshly picked, of course.
This berry is so versatile and it plays well with other berries too. Put them on a spinach salad, make a vinaigrette, smoothie, homemade strawberry jam or a strawberry salsa. Or how about vegan-certified, dairy free chocolate dipped strawberries? My personal favorite.
Let your kids participate in the prep of a fruit salad or a parfait. They will love it!
Make good choices for your health. Invest in your best asset...you.
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