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strawberries

March 19, 2021

Nutrition facts:

Per 3.5-ounces:

  • Calories: 32

  • Water: 91%

  • Protein: 0.7 grams

  • Carbs: 7.7 grams

  • Sugar: 4.9 grams

  • Fiber: 2 grams

  • Fat: 0.3 grams

Why do we love them?

  • Strawberries’ carbs consists mainly of fibers and simple sugars. They have a relatively low GI and shouldn’t cause spikes in blood sugar levels.

  • Strawberries are rich in vitamins & minerals, such as vitamin C, manganese, folate (vitamin B9), and potassium and more.

  • They contain high amounts of beneficial plant compounds and antioxidants, such as pelargonidin, ellagic acid, ellagitannins, and procyanidins.

  • Strawberries may help decrease your risk of heart disease and cancer, as well as help regulate blood sugar.

Source: Healthline

Chef Ant’s featured artichoke recipe:

Strawberry Vinaigrette

“This sweet-tart vinaigrette, made with pureed strawberries, honey, and balsamic vinegar, is a delicious accompaniment to a simple you can make the dressing with perfectly ripe berries, this recipe is a smart way to make good use of that handful of  that is a little past its prime, or bruised. (Because the berries are pureed in the dressing, it doesn’t matter if they are a little overripe. Just avoid any brown or moldy spots.) Toss this Strawberry Vinaigrette over mixed greens, or use it to dress a heartier salad of mixed greens, grilled chicken, crumbled goat cheese, sliced strawberries, and toasted almonds.” - Chef Ant

Yield: about 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup strawberries, stemmed and chopped

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  • Combine the chopped strawberries, honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor or blender and puree until very smooth, about 2 minutes

  • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator up to 2 days

 
 

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