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Five Interesting Facts About Strawberries

 

  • They are members of the rose family and also come in colors like green, white or yellow. The tastes of different-colored strawberries vary, and some of them taste like pineapples
  • They are the first fruit to ripen in the spring and also the only fruit that wear their seeds on the outside (with an average of 200 seeds per fruit)
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  • These berries are an excellent source of vitamin-C (100 g provide 58.8 mg or about 98% of RDI), which is a well-known immunity booster, as well as a powerful, fast-working antioxidant. They can help fight all kinds of disease, including cancer, and promote eye health
  • They are a great source of support for bones and benefit the heart, blood, and blood vessels
  • One cup of strawberries is only 55 calories.