Find Out About The Benefits And Calories In Strawberries

By Arold Augustin


A lot of grown-ups and children rate strawberries as their most favorite fruit. When you consider that the calories in strawberries are very low folks are pleased to enjoy this nutritious fruit. A cup of strawberries has forty three calories. The berries are rich in potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and folate. They are said to aid in the prevention of heart disease, certain kinds of cancer, and high blood pressure.

People will eat the berries fresh out of the container or use them in their favorite deserts. The fruit makes an excellent smoothie either alone or in combination with other fruits. The berries are quite versatile and are used in various recipes.

There are many recipes using this low calorie treat to sweeten things up that are both refreshing and beneficial. Adding fresh or frozen strawberries to a smoothie can be a refreshing treat. Combining them with other fruits, veggies, and nuts or seeds can even make a wonderful raw green smoothie. For a thicker, creamer treats adding strawberries to plain yogurt or frozen yogurt is delicious. Often strawberries eaten alone are a wonderful, satisfying low calorie treat.

A tasty summer dessert recipe can start with cleaned, sliced strawberries. You can sprinkle a small amount of a natural sweetener or substitute and let the strawberries stand. After thirty minutes the sweetener will have released natural juices of the berry, place the sweet treat on top of angel food cake and enjoy.

Glazed strawberry pie is also a favorite dessert. However, there are more calories. These calories can be decreased by using a natural sugar substitute. Whipped cream on top of a bowl of this delicious fruit will add few calories and is refreshing after a long day. Often a bowl of fresh fruit topped by real whipped cream is a favorite dessert for its ease to make.

Fresh made strawberry crepes are a favorite breakfast or brunch item. The low calories in strawberries make it a more desirable filling than the rich cream or cheeses filling for those that are watching their daily caloric intake. They are also light and tasty when topped with slices of the fresh fruit and a dollop of whipped topping. For a fresh, sweet topping for pancakes you can smash strawberries and add a small amount of sweetener, letting it stand to release the natural juices of the berry, then top your pancake, delicious.

The colorful fruit can also be used for garnish. Place a few of the berries on dinner plates to add a garnish you can eat. The red berries make a tasty alternative to the traditional green garnishes. The berries can also be sliced and added to cereals or granola. The make a great addition to fresh greens, crumbled blue or feta cheese, and walnuts as a salad with vinaigrette dressing.

Providing the body with antioxidants and nutrients is easy when you include these flavorful red berries in your daily meal plans. Because the calories in strawberries are just around forty three per cup, you can have them at every meal. As a healthy substitute to higher calorie food, the berries can be added to dinners, breakfast, and deserts. If the fresh strawberries are not in season use frozen berries in your recipes. Smoothies and pancake and waffle topping can be made with frozen or fresh berries.




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