4 More Reasons to Eat More Strawberries (Plus 5 Recipes!)

Did you know that strawberries aren’t technically considered berries? They are in their own group of fruit! Celebrate this delicious, sweet, and juicy food on February 27^th for National Strawberry Day.

Strawberries are not only tasty, but they are also very nutritious. There are an abundant number of vitamins and minerals in strawberries that are vital to essential bodily processes. They also contain various plant compounds that can fight chronic diseases.

While you can always eat strawberries how they are, why not spice things up and create something even tastier. So many desserts utilize this fruit because of their juiciness and ability to sweeten any dish. There are so many amazing ways that you can enjoy strawberries!

4 Health Benefits of Strawberries

From heart health to blood sugar regulation, strawberries are a wonder fruit. Their various nutrients provide health benefits that many can take advantage of. Here are just 4 of their health benefits:

1. Digestive Health: Strawberries are full of fiber that the bacteria in your gut consume to aid in digestive health.

2. Heart Health: They are a good source of potassium which the body needs to regulate blood pressure. Studies have shown there may be a link between strawberries and a lower risk of heart-related deaths.

3. Skin Health: There is a good amount of Vitamin C in strawberries. Vitamin C is used by the body to produce collagen as well as act as an antioxidant to improve skin health.

4. Blood Sugar Regulation: Strawberries may slow down the digestion of glucose, thus reducing spikes in blood glucose levels.

5 Tasty Strawberry Recipes

Strawberries make a tasty addition to any dish. Most desserts can benefit from the deliciousness of strawberries! Here are just a few of my favorites:

1. Strawberry Rhubarb Bars: A great snack on-the-go or a delightful treat to end your meal. The flavors complement each other perfectly making it the perfect dessert.

2. Strawberry Nutella Crepes: You can enjoy them for breakfast or eat them as a dessert. Use strawberry puree in your batter and top your crepes with cut-up fruit and Nutella.

3. Ricotta and Strawberry Toast: You can use any bread type that you want and top it with ricotta and strawberry slices. A great way to start your day.

4. Strawberry Banana Bread: Create your banana bread traditionally and just add diced strawberries for added sweetness. Eat it warm topped with ice-cream for a fun twist.

5. Strawberry Shortcake: A classic dessert for a reason. This delicious cake is a perfect way to end dinner.

There are many wonderful resources available to assist you in finding the perfect strawberry recipe, such as my most recent cookbook, Enjoying Food Peace: Recipes and Intuitive Eating Wisdom to Nourish Your Body and Mind, which you can purchase here if you haven’t already.

Your Turn to Take Action: What strawberry recipe are you going to make? Let me know in the comments below.

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