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Read on to learn why strawberries are considered
a nutritional powerhouse and tips on how to keeping
them fresh and available.
Mmmm ... There is nothing like the taste of sweet summer
Ontario strawberries. Even the smell is irresistible!!
It's no secret that berries are good for you,
and strawberries are no exception.
5 reasons why strawberries will boost your health:
1. They are high in antioxidants.
According to WHFoods,
they're rated the fourth highest in antioxidants out
of all the fruits, only to be beaten by blackberries,
cranberries and raspberries. Antioxidants play a role
in keeping our cardiovascular system in tip top shape
2. They're a great source of vitamin
C, which plays a large part in keeping
our immune system strong and healthy. Vitamin C can
also help fight stress.
3. Strawberries contain magnesium,
a mineral that helps our body produce energy and maintain
strong bones and healthy teeth.
4. Because they contain potassium,
strawberries can help your muscles and nerves function
properly, lower your risk of high blood pressure and
can help your body maintain healthy electrolyte levels.
5. Given their high antioxidant
and anti inflammatory benefits, strawberries
are considered a cancer-fighting food.
Did you know
• There are more than 600 varieties of strawberries
• The average strawberry has 200 seeds
• Madame Tallien, an important social figure during
the French Revolution, purportedly bathed in strawberries
to keep her skin soft. It's believe 22 pounds of fresh
strawberries were added to her bath.
• Strawberries were once thought to be an aphrodisiac....
maybe they are - you give it a shot!
To keep your berries at their
freshest, Foodland Ontario recommends following these
tips:
How to store fresh strawberries
Strawberries are best kept whole. Fresh strawberries
should be refrigerated with the hull intact, unwashed,
and lightly covered in a single layer. Just before serving,
gently rinse fresh strawberries under cold water only
what is required. Gently pat them with a paper towel
or clean cloth, then hull.
How to preserve strawberries
Strawberries may be frozen whole or sliced, for up to
12 months. To make your berry bounty last until next
season, removing any damaged berries from the pile before
freezing. To use, thaw strawberries at room temperature.
How to freeze strawberries
Whether defrosted or still frozen, strawberries pulled
from the freezer are a hit with kids!
• To freeze strawberries without sugar, wash,
dry and hull the berries. Freeze them in a single layer
on a baking sheet, then pack in freezer bags, removing
air. Make sure to label your frozen berries with the
date you packed them, as well as volume.
• To freeze strawberries with sugar, wash, dry
and hull the berries. Combine 4 cups whole berries with
1/2 cup granulated sugar; or 4 cups sliced berries with
3/4 cup granulated sugar. Pack these in containers,
leaving 1/2-inch (1 cm) headspace, or in freezer bags,
removing air. Again, label with date and volume.
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