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Health Benefits of Freshly Picked Strawberries!

Strawberries are low in calories and a good source of many vitamins and nutrients that a healthy body needs. Strawberries are high in iron and Vitamin C; they also have less than 60 calories per cup. Eight strawberries will provide 140 percent of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C for kids. Strawberries are also a good source of folic acid, fiber, potassium, and cancer-fighting antioxidants.

 

Besides being healthy, strawberries are a very versatile fruit. They can be used in baked goods, salads, beverages, dipped, or eaten plain. The following conversion chart provides useful information when cooking with fresh strawberries.

 

1 1/2 pound = 2 pints or 1 quart
1 small basket = 1 pint
1 pint = 3 1/4 cups whole berries
1 pint = 2 1/4 cups sliced berries
1 pint = 1 2/3 cup pureed berries
1 cup = about 4 ounces
 

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