Strawberries Everywhere!

Ah summer, the time of year when strawberries are plentiful! Just today I used them in my cereal, as well as adding them to a smoothie that I took with me to work.

Strawberries get their bright red color from antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins. These help the body to reduce inflammation and counteract the effects of muscle damage from exercise.

A cup of strawberries cut into halves has only 49 calories and more vitamin C than an orange.

Since strawberries are highly perishable, they are best within a couple days of getting them from the store. If I get a large supply of these, I’ll cut out the stems and freeze them. Then I can take them out whenever I need for my next smoothie. Salute to the strawberry!

Do you enjoy strawberries? Let me know by leaving a comment.