Fresh summer strawberries are one of the most popular, refreshing and healthy treats on the planet. Wild strawberries have been popular since ancient Roman times and were used for a wide variety of medicinal purposes such as alleviating inflammation, fever, kidney stones, bad breath, gout and more.
Today there are over 600 varieties of strawberries. The sweet, slightly tart berries rank among the top 10 fruits and vegetables in antioxidant capacity.1 Their deep, rich hue supplies their high flavonoid content, a topic of research in many studies supporting the health benefits attained by consuming strawberries on a regular basis.
This Medical News Today information article on strawberries provides a nutritional breakdown of the fruit and an in-depth look at their possible health benefits, how to incorporate more strawberries into your diet and potential health risks associated with their consumption.
Nutritional breakdown of strawberries
Strawberries are rich in the essential nutrients vitamin C, potassium, folic acid and fiber. One cup of fresh strawberries contains 160% of your daily needs for vitamin C, for only 50 calories!1
Nutrition Facts2
Serving Size: 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (166 grams)
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