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Discover The Benefits And Calories In Strawberries

By Arold Augustin


Strawberries are rank high as a favorite fruit by both children and adults. This small, juicy fruit is packed with nutrition and is low in calories. Strawberries while packed full of flavor and benefits come in at forty three calories per cup. Each cup of strawberries is packed with important nutrients such as fiber, potassium, and folate. Not only are they loaded with essential nutrients but they are full of antioxidants. Foods high in antioxidants are known to help prevent certain types of cancer as well as aiding in lowering blood pressure and lower the chances of heart disease.

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.

To create a treat slice and sprinkle some berries with sugar or sugar substitute and allow to stand for about thirty minutes. The sugar helps release the natural juice of the berries. Spoon the berries on top of a slice of angel food cake for a flavorful summertime desert.

Many people like to use glazed berries to make a pie. Keep in mind that the glaze will cause the calories to increase. Using a natural sugar substitute can help to keep the calories down. Fresh strawberries topped with a small dab of whipped cream is a great desert that still has very few calories. A bowl of berries with whipped cream can be more satisfying than other deserts.

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.

Fruit is a sweet, decorative way to garnish your dishes as well. It is a great way to add a pleasing addition to a dinner plate for any occasion by adding a few freshly cut strawberries to a meal. Many experts say it is good to add color to your meals. Sliced strawberries can be added to granola or any low calorie breakfast cereal to start a healthy day. They are also delicious sprinkled onto of a freshly made salad full of fresh greens, walnuts and topped with strawberry vinaigrette. Strawberries are so low in calories you could enjoy them with every meal, reaping in the benefits of the tasty berry.

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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