It thought I’d highlight a healthy and delicious food this week! STRAWBERRIES!!! 
Strawberry Nutrition
Strawberry Nutrition
For you calorie-conscious folks, strawberries are very low in calories. There are only 49 calories per 1 cup serving of strawberry halves!!!
Did you know that one cup of strawberry halves has more vitamin C than one orange? One cup of strawberry halves has 149% DV of vitamin C, while an orange has 106%. Strawberries are also a good source of:
- Vitamins B2, B5, B6, and K
- Folate
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Copper
- Phosphorus
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Strawberries also contain trace amounts of vitamin E, iron, zinc, and selenium.
How to Eat More Strawberries
While strawberries make a tasty snack all on their own, you can use strawberries a variety of ways, including:
- In fruit salad or as an ingredient in a fruit smoothie
- Sliced and added to mixed green salads
- Mixed with plain or low-fat yogurt or cottage cheese
- Topping for hot or cold breakfast cereals
- Used as an ingredient in pancakes, waffles or muffins
Strawberry Recipes
Do you need some healthy eating recipes that include strawberries? Try some of these:
Bon Appetit!
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