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May 1, 2017

Strawberries — Nature’s Gift

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 […]

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

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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.

Categories: Food, Mind and Body
Tags: health snack, recipe, strawberries, vitamin C

June 10, 2015

Be Food Safe With Berries

Berry season is already upon us! Fresh berries can provide many wonderful nutrients that may decrease our risk of cancer and heart disease. To get the most out of those berries we need to be “food safe” when picking, selecting, or storing berries. Safe strategies for picking your own berries include(PDF)Links to a PDF document.:  […]

Categories: Food
Tags: food safety, fresh fruit, strawberries

June 6, 2014

Time for Strawberry Jam!

The strawberry patch is bursting with berries! You have eaten about as many berries as possible and are trying to decide what else to do with them. How about making some strawberry jam? It is a simple and easy process. Just follow the steps below. Or refer to the website instructions from the National Center […]

Categories: Food
Tags: food preservation, home food preservation, strawberries, strawberry jam

May 29, 2014

Strawberries – First Big Fruit of the Summer

While strawberries have always been a popular pick-your-own fruit, today they have also become a hit with home gardeners and those with container gardens. If you planted strawberries; what are the nutritional benefits, how do you care for them, and how can you use them? Nutritional facts on a 1 cup serving of strawberries: Contain […]

Categories: Food
Tags: food, Fruits, healthy eating, nutrition, smoothies, strawberries

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