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Are strawberries good for you?

And discover their many health benefits. - by Lottie Dalziel
  • 24 Jun 2019
Are strawberries good for you?

Strawberries (Fragaria) are packed full of nutrients and are a great source of antioxidants plus they play a vital role in lowering cholesterol.

Nutrition information

Strawberries contain many essential vitamins and minerals. They are full of fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and potassium. One cup of sliced strawberries contains 53 calories.

Health benefits

  • Antioxidant-rich
  • Improve heart health
  • Increase HDL (good) cholesterol
  • Lower Blood Pressure
strawberries

History

Strawberries are native in many parts of the world, but did you actually know that they are a part of the rose family? Technically speaking, they are not a berry as it is aggregate accessory fruit, meaning that the main part of the fruit isn’t derived from plant ovaries. In a strawberries case, each seed is borne from one of the ovaries of the flower.

Storing strawberries

Strawberries stop ripening after they’ve been picked so choose firm, dark berries not ones with green and yellow patches. Depending on their firmness they will keep in the fridge for a couple of days. Give them a good wash before tucking in.

If you have some strawberries that you know you won’t eat in time, trim their stems off and place them sliced or whole in the freezer in an airtight container, they will last for around four months.

growing strawberries

Growing them at home

Strawberries are relatively easy to grow at home, you can either grow them from seed or purchase a small plant from your local nursery. They prefer cooler climates so best planting season is Spring do they will be well-rooted by winter. In Australia, strawberries are most commonly grown in Toolangi, Stanthorpe and Tasmania where there is enough chill in the air.

Types of strawberries

Millewa
Lowanna
Kiewa
Kalinda
Bunyarra
Adina
Tallara
Festival
Rubygem

Here are a couple of our favourite strawberry recipes:

Creme caramel with strawberries

GTart

The wobbly caramel flan, sitting in a pool of syrupy sweet sauce and topped with fresh strawberries pieces. Get the full recipe.

Strawberry Panna Cotta

strawberry

This panna cotta goes well with salted almond snaps. Get the full recipe.

Strawberry Cheesecake Pudding

cheesecake

Love pudding? Well you're going to drool over this strawberry cheesecake version - and it's SO easy! Get the full recipe.

Double Strawberry Bakewell Tart

tart

Seasonal strawberries with a crisp and crunchy crust. Get the full recipe.

Strawberry Pavlova

pavlova

This pavlova is a sticky, sweet delight. Get the full recipe.

Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel
Lottie Dalziel, is a 4AM riser and coffee-addict who lives and breathes all things food. When she isn't reading up on the latest trends in sustainability or discovering ways to upcycle almost anything, you can find her by the beach, cooking up a storm or adding to her abundant (some would say out of control) plant collection.

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