Strawberries are a group of fruits (genus Fragaria) containing several
varieties and are part of the rose family. The red fruit has an early summer
harvest, with the actual growing season depending on the variety and
location. Strawberries need little prep and can be eaten out of hand. The
price for strawberries tends to fluctuate through the growing seasons, with
the cheapest berries available in the late summer.
What are the benefits of strawberries?
There are many benefits of adding strawberries to your diet. Strawberries
are rich in Vitamin C and other antioxidants, which help reduce the risk of
serious health conditions like cancer, diabetes, stroke and heart disease.
It is also an excellent source of Magnesium.
Top Facts!
Each strawberry has over 200 seeds on its surface
Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in spring
Strawberries are members of the rose family
There is a museum in Belgium just for strawberries
