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Discovering Health Benefits And Calories In Strawberries Fresh Or Frozen

By Arold Augustin


A lot of grown-ups and children rate strawberries as their most favorite fruit. When you consider that the calories in strawberries are very low folks are pleased to enjoy this nutritious fruit. A cup of strawberries has forty three calories. The berries are rich in potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and folate. They are said to aid in the prevention of heart disease, certain kinds of cancer, and high blood pressure.

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.

For a refreshing low calorie smoothie use frozen or fresh berries. Adding a little frozen or regular yogurt makes a great treat that offers great nutritional benefits. A lot of people like to eat them without adding anything to help keep the calorie value down.

A tasty summer dessert recipe can start with cleaned, sliced strawberries. You can sprinkle a small amount of a natural sweetener or substitute and let the strawberries stand. After thirty minutes the sweetener will have released natural juices of the berry, place the sweet treat on top of angel food cake and enjoy.

A pie made from glazed strawberries is a wonderful treat but keep in mind that the number of calories increases. Lower the number of calories in deserts by sweetening with sugar substitutes that are all natural. You can top a dish of the fresh fruit with a small dab of whipped cream and only increase the calorie count slightly. The berries topped with whipped cream are sometime more tempting than other deserts.

Crepes filled with fresh berries will make a tasty brunch or breakfast food. The berries are a healthy alternative to the rich cheese or cream fillings. The crepes can be topped with a dab of whipped cream or fresher strawberries. You may want to try mashing some berries with a tablespoon of sugar and letting it sit for about thirty minutes. The mixture can be poured over waffles or pancakes.

The colorful fruit can also be used for garnish. Place a few of the berries on dinner plates to add a garnish you can eat. The red berries make a tasty alternative to the traditional green garnishes. The berries can also be sliced and added to cereals or granola. The make a great addition to fresh greens, crumbled blue or feta cheese, and walnuts as a salad with vinaigrette dressing.

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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