What are strawberry fruit?
A Strawberry fruit (genus Fragaria) is a flowering plant genus in the rose family (Rosaceae) with over 20 edible species. The fruits are high in vitamin C and can be eaten raw as a dessert fruit, used as a pastry or pie filling or preserved in a variety of methods. Strawberry fruit shortcake is a classic American delicacy prepared with fresh strawberries, sponge cake, and whipped cream.
Where it is found?
Strawberry fruit is native to the temperature regions of the northern hemisphere.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 32
Water: 91%
Protein: 0.7 grams
Carbs: 7.7 grams
Sugar: 4.9 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Fat: 0.3 grams
What are its benefits?
- Heart health
- Blood sugar regulations
- Cancer prevention
- Lower your blood pressure
- Packed with vitamins, fiber
- High level of antioxidants
- Cholesterol free
How to grow it?
- First, thoroughly prepare the soil by adding plenty of well-rotted garden compost or manure.
- Then apply a general fertiliser with a high potassium content to the soil.
- Plant the strawberry plants in 75cm rows, 30-45cm apart, just burying their roots, then firm the dirt around them
- For the first few weeks as they establish, water well and maintain well-watered.
How to include Strawberry fruit in your diet?
- Add to smoothieof Strawberry fruit
- Used with yogurt
- Add to cereals
- Pancake and waffle topping.
- Add to salad
- Dip in low-fat fruit dip
