The Stats on Strawberries:
- Just 50 Calories per 1 cup serving
- No Saturated Fat or Cholesterol
- High in Fiber, Vitamin C, Folate,
and Potassium – berry nutritious!
Low in calories, high in vitamin C and folic acid, Strawberries are the perfect spring treat!
A Little Research
A study by the United States Department of Agriculture found that STRAWBERRIES contained the greatest total amount of antioxidant capacity compared to 17 other fruits and juices tested!
Definition: antioxidant
Provides protection by neutralizing free radicals - substances in the body that can damage cells and lead to disease.
Incorporating 2-4 servings of fruits per day- especially one serving consisting of STRAWBERRIES- can greatly decrease your risk for cancer and heart disease.
A Berry delicious way to stay healthy!
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Approximately how many little black seeds does an average strawberry contain? 200 Seeds |
Frosty Strawberry Pops
Makes 8 servings: 76 calories, 2g fat, 15g carbs, 2g protein
1 pint basket strawberries, stemmed
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
3 tablespoons frozen orange, cranberry or pineapple juice concentrate
In a blender, blend all ingredients about 1 minute until smooth. Pour into eight 3-ounce, wax-coated paper cups. Place in shallow pan and insert a wooden craft stick or plastic spoon into the center of each. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. To release pops from cups, dip briefly into hot water up to rim of cup.
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