An obvious downside when it comes to strawberries, is the fact that they don’t last long once they’ve matured and are picked up. It is truly a shame how fast they start to rot. However, when it comes to nutritional value, raw strawberries have the benefit of being Cholesterol and salt-free as well as having nearly no fat whatsoever. What they do have high quantities of, is minerals such as Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus and Manganese, as well as vitamin C and flavonoids, and last but not least, fiber. The largest portion of the calories they do contain is their natural sugars but these are the good kind.

Frozen strawberries, icing on the cake

From a nutritional point of view, there is no difference between the frozen strawberries and the fresh raw ones. The only difference is that being frozen, they lose in flavor. When the berries are still whole and frozen but have sugar added the calorie count jumps from about 50 calories per serving to a whopping 200 calories per serving. There is no risk of losing your vitamin C dose if you eat them this way, the only risk is to your weight. Furthermore, if sugar is added to sliced strawberries, the calorie count will whoosh to a startling 250 per 100 grams. 100 grams of strawberries canned in syrup will count 235 calories more or less. Whether sugared or syrup-canned, strawberries will continue to have the same nutritional values as the fresh ones, but they will be harder to digest.

Strawberries in juice:

Fixing a juice out of strawberries mixed with bananas and oranges will offer your senses a great flavor experience. This juice will provide the same nutritional value found in fresh strawberries plus added Potassium from the bananas and added Vitamin C from the oranges. The sugar content is still pretty high and the calories are about 120 for an average serving size. As for heavily processed canned fruit juices, the sugar content is considerably higher and the nutritional values much lower than the freshly squeezed fruit juice.

Other great ways that strawberries can help your body:

*If you fear your cholesterol or fat levels are running off the chart, you should start including strawberries in your menu to lower them down.

*Did you know they are good for the health of your gums? Rub a fresh strawberry on the gums and the teeth and it will help to remove tartar and improve the health of your gums.

*As a source of fiber these berries will help your body to absorb nutrients.

*Consuming strawberries will help you keep your blood pressure at a steady level.

*The rich in potassium strawberry is most useful when it comes to stabilizing the electrolyte levels in your body.

*Being as they boast high antioxidant levels, strawberries serve to help you fend off the negative effects free radicals have on your body.
*If you want to detoxify your body, all you have to do is include strawberries in your daily menu and they’ll do the trick for you.

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