Did you know that one cup of strawberries contains more vitamin C than one orange? Strawberries are also high in folate and fiber. They contain no fat or cholesterol. Research indicates that strawberries’ phytonutrients assist in maintaining our overall health. According to Oregon State University, they are effective in the fight against cardiovascular disease, cancer […]
Strawberries — Nature’s Gift
WRITTEN BY: Yvette Graham, LISW-S, Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Stark
REVIEWED BY: Kristen Matlack, MPH, Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, Program Specialist, Ohio State University Extension, Cuyahoga County
PHOTO CREDITS:
- www.pixabay.com
SOURCES:
- Yanyun Zhoa, Oregon State University. "Health and Healing Fact Sheets." Health and Healing Fact Sheets, Strawberries ~ Connecting Berry Health Benefit Researchers. University of Oregan, n.d. Web. 01 May 2017.
REFERENCES:
- "Spring." Spring | Healthy Meals Resource System. United States Department of Agriculture, n.d. Web. 01 May 2017.
- Kennel Shertzer, J. "Ohioline." Selecting, Storing, and Serving Ohio Strawberries | Ohioline. The Ohio State University, 25 Feb. 2010. Web. 01 May 2017.