Although they have become increasingly available year-round, they are at the peak of their season from April through July when they are the most delicious and most abundant.
However, be fussy with your stawbs! Because strawberries, once picked, do not ripen further, so what you see is what you get.
If you see dull with green and yellow patches then your body will enjoy them just as much as you do, however if they are deep in colour and are full ripened then this relates directly to nutrient quality and to with it your enjoyment.
Both underripe and overripe strawberries have been show to have lower vitamin C content and decreased phytonutrient content in comparison to optimally ripe strawberries.
But it is not just the vitamin c we should thank the strawberry for, it delivers a bounty of nutrients and remains an excellent source of manganese, the essential trace mineral which acts as the jack of all trades when it comes to keeping your body ticking smoothly.
In general, the myriad of nutrients found within the fruit is always best eaten in the fruit; there is something about the way it is delivered to your body that is impossible to replace through supplements alone!
Enjoy strawberries and your body will thank you for it, adding a little meringue and Greek yoghurt is an instant indulgence that should be enjoyed throughout the summer!
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