Here’s to my Katiebug! Since she loves strawberries for breakfast, I am making this entry for her and for all of you. I just want to share some facts that I have learned from prevention.com about our favorite berry. Yes, my little girl like these red berries to go with here breakfast. Well, she loves all fruits for that matter.
Here are some nutrition highlights of the said fruit:
Strawberries, 1 cup (whole) (144g)
Calories: 46
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrate: 11g
Total Fat: 0g
Fiber: 3g
*Excellent source of: Manganese (0.56mg), and Vitamin C (84.67mg)
I also found a few easy tricks on how to prepare this summer staple.
- To buy them, choose smaller, bright-red berried with a sweet aroma. Fresh strawberries are highly perishable, so use them right away for the best flavor and appearance.
- To make them last, keep strawberries a day or two longer, remove them from the container, arrange in a single layer in a flat container, cover, and refrigerate.
- Just before serving, wash under a gentle spray of cool water with green caps still attached. For best flavor, serve at room temperature. After washing, pull off the caps with a slight twist or cut out with a paring knife.
- Strawberries freeze well and make great drinks, smoothies, and sauces year-round. Place sliced, stemmed berries into a freezer bag in a single layer, seal, and freeze. To use, thaw in the fridge and use within three days.
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