Strawberries Nutrition Facts

The strawberry is said to be the perfect skin tonic because of its skin-nourishing nutrients such as magnesium, Vitamin C, B6 and folic acid. It is also a good source of potassium, dietary fiber and phytochemicals.

Nutrients in one pound or about 3 cups of whole strawberries:

Vitamins in Strawberries
(one pund)
Vitamin C 260 mg
Vitamin A 250 I.U
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 0.13 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.30 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1.3 mg

Minerals in Strawberries
Iron 3.5 mg
Calcium 122 mg
Phosphorus 118 mg

More Straberry Nutrition Facts
(for one pound of strawberries)
Protein 3.5g
Carbohydrates 35 g
Fat 2.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat and Monounsaturated Fat (good fats! – no saturated or trans fats)

Strawberries Nutrition Facts
What else can be found in the strawberry?
Folate, Potassium, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Pantothemic acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E and small amounts of Lipids and Amino acids.

Phytochemicals
There are also phytochemicals that can be found in strawberries like anthocyanins, pectin, catechins, caffeic acid, ellagic acid, garllic acid, ferulic acid, P-coumaric acid, beta carotene, chlorogenic acid, tocopherols and tocotrienols.

Calories in Strawberries

Calories in one pound of strawberries: 175

Strawberries Health Benefits
Health benefits of strawberries - after reading these benefits of eating strawberries, you will crave strawberries everyday.

1. The nutrients in strawberries help lower your risk of inflammation in the body.

2. They also help to prevent skin disorders and premature aging.

3. Strawberries help to lower blood cholesterol levels and help prevent heart disease.

4. They help protect you from DNA damage, viruses and cancer.

5. Strawberries are used for anemia, diarrhea, acne and eczema treatment.

Strawberry Shopping Tips
1. Try to find a store near you that sells organic strawberries, because strawberries are often sprayed heavily.

2. When you buy strawberries, choose strawberries with a deep red color and firm to the touch - not the hard ones.

3. Check the strawberries if any of them have blemishes and molds.

4. When you get home, be sure to place them in a container before putting them in the refrigerator to maintain their freshness.

5. Remove those that are overripe because they will affect the other berries and might be a cause for early decaying.

6. Strawberries should be eaten within two days after buying.

7. Before using the strawberries wash them carefully. It is recommended to first wash them with hot water and then with cold, to remove as much of the chemicals as possible (if the strawberries are not organic of course).

Varieties of the Strawberry
Alexandria, Bolero, Cambridge Late Pine, Baron Solemacher, Emily, Pegasus and Mara de Bois.

Eat well and stay healthy!!!

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References for Strawberries Nutrition Facts: - Fruits and Nuts by
Chittaranjan Kole (Ed.), Springer, New York

- Foods that Heal by Bernard Jensen, Penguin Group, USA

- Prescription for Dietary Wellness by Phyllis A. Palch, Penguin Group, USA

- Superfruits by Paul Gross, Ph.D, The McGraw-Hill Companies, USA

- http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/2064/2

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