Traditionally this delicious, vibrant fruit is in season from June until about mid August. Strawberry picking is a great weekend activity for young children. There is nothing like breathing fresh countryside air.
Take the opportunity show your children how strawberries grow. Let them experience nature and taste how sweet real food can be.
When picking strawberries make sure they are ripe. That means they should be bright, fire engine red and medium in size about 1 1/2 inches from tip to stem. Beware, once picked they will not ripen like other fruit.
Strawberries are loaded with high levels of antioxidants, are low in calories, cholesterol free and are a good source of manganese and potassium. The strawberry is 90% water, has low sugar content and is commonly used to aid in weight loss.
This is a wonderful fruit added to salads, grilled white fish, chicken, any grain dish (hot or cold), breakfast cereal and smoothies. Strawberries can be lightly grilled with a pinch of garlic, salt and black pepper. They will sweeten any dish and you may find they take the place of your favorite salad dressing.
Happy strawberry picking!
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