To celebrate the start of strawberry season, here are some fun facts about strawberries.
- Strawberries have more vitamin C than an orange. (8 berries contain 140% of the daily value.) They are also a good source of folic acid, potassium and fiber.
- Strawberry juice and honey will reduce inflammation or sunburn. Rub the mixture into the skin, and then rinse with warm water and lemon juice.
- California grows 83% of the strawberries for the US, amounting to 1 billion pounds per year.
- Is a member of the rose family, which is why they are so fragrant.
- They can help reduce the risk of cancer and heart attacks.
- Strawberries, which are rich in Nitrate, increases blood flow to the muscles by 7%. This helps prevent muscle fatigue and makes exercise easier.
- Strawberries are grown in every state in the US and every province in Canada.
- Strawberries are not berries or fruit, they are the enlarged ends of the plant’s stamen.
