Health Benefits of the Strawberry and a Yummy Recipe

Did you know that adding fresh strawberries to your diet, whether they are in salads, smoothies, or on their own, is a great way to get the servings of fruit that are recommended for a healthy immune system? With all the concern about influenza of all types, this can be especially important at this time of the year.

What's so nutritionally good about strawberries?
Strawberries contain a range of nutrients, with vitamin C heading the group. They also contain significant levels of phyto-nutrients and antioxidants, which fight free radicals. These antioxidant properties are believed to be linked to what makes the strawberry bright red.

In addition to vitamin C, strawberries also provide an excellent source of vitamin K and manganese, as well as folic acid, potassium, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, copper, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

So many uses for strawberries!
Strawberries are among the most versatile of fresh fruits. As you can see from our website, we use them in our fruit bouquets as well as in our Gourmet Chocolate bouquets, giving you plenty of variety to choose from. Look them over and choose your favorite to boost your consumption of fruit each and every day.

To your Good Health!

Recipe for a Strawberry Banana Smoothie
1 medium banana, peeled and quartered
8 medium strawberries hulled and rinsed
1 cup low-fat or skim milk
1 container (6 ounce size) Vanilla Yogurt
1 Tbs. protein powder (optional)

Blend together for a healthy and nutritious start to your day.