In honor of the baskets of strawberries purchased over the weekend at the local farmer’s market, “Mom” at Tiny Green Mom decided to round up some of the best facts about this amazing little berry!
Strawberries are fiber-packed, high in folate, potassium and phytonutrients that will boost overall health, lower heart disease and cancer risk, plus improve your memory
Eight medium strawberries contain only 45 calories and provide you with more vitamin C than a single orange. In addition, 8 strawberries provides 140% of the daily recommended daily intake of vitamin C for children
Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside, and the average strawberry has approximately 200 seeds
Strawberries are a member of the Rose family
Strawberries are also rich in nitrate, which can increase the flow of oxygen and blood to the muscles by 7%, which helps to prevent muscle fatigue
The antioxidants found in strawberries include anthocyanins type 2, which has been shown to be effective in reducing the risks of developing cardiovascular disease, cancer, and inflammatory-related diseases
Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the springtime, and are grown in all 50 states in the United States
For more interesting facts on this delightful little fruit, visit here.
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