Strawberries are healthy
Strawberries are also very important in a person’s diet, having many nutritious compounds. They contain more vitamin C than any other berry. Also, they are high in folic acid, potassium, dietary fibre and manganese. It is known that one serving of eight medium sized strawberries contains 140% of the R.D.A. (Recommended Daily Allowance) of Vitamin C, 20% of the daily value for folic acid and only 50 calories. The strawberries contain no fats.
Strawberries have antioxidants (anthocynanins and ellagic acid) that fight carcinogens. The antioxidant compounds in strawberries can also prevent the oxidation of LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and help fight the development of heart disease.
Because of their high level of vitamin C and the small amounts of iron, strawberries are good for fighting amnesia and fatigue. Strawberries also help eliminate cholesterol, because they contain a soluble fiber named pectin.
Preparing Strawberries
Strawberries are very perishable and should not be washed until right before eating or using them in a recipe. To prevent the strawberries from absorbing excess water, you shouldn’t remove their caps and stems until after you have washed the berries under cold running water and patted them dry.
Strawberries have antioxidants (anthocynanins and ellagic acid) that fight carcinogens. The antioxidant compounds in strawberries can also prevent the oxidation of LDL ("bad" cholesterol) and help fight the development of heart disease.
Because of their high level of vitamin C and the small amounts of iron, strawberries are good for fighting amnesia and fatigue. Strawberries also help eliminate cholesterol, because they contain a soluble fiber named pectin.
Preparing Strawberries
Strawberries are very perishable and should not be washed until right before eating or using them in a recipe. To prevent the strawberries from absorbing excess water, you shouldn’t remove their caps and stems until after you have washed the berries under cold running water and patted them dry.
