Nutritional Benefits
Aside from being rich in manganese and dietary fiber, one cup of strawberries has over %125 of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C. Studies suggest that eating Vitamin C-rich foods can help prevent rheumatoid arthritis.
Strawberries contain a polyphenol known as ellagitannin that has been linked to lower cancer rates, though it is unknown whether a food's antioxidant content directly relates to decreasing cancer risk.
A True Berry?
Strawberries are not classified as "true berries" as their seeds are on the outside, as opposed to other berries that have their seeds on the inside. Botanists consider strawberries an "accessory fruit," as the edible part is derived from a tissue other than the plant's ovary.
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High in Vitamin C
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World's most popular berry fruit
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Consumed primarily by the rich until the mid 19th century
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The United States is the world's largest strawberry producer
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Of the genus "Fragraria," from the Latin for "fragrant"
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Freshly Frozen strawberries have twice the vitamin C of berries that have been picked for 3 days.http://linkofunderstanding.blogspot.com/2009/10/frozen-strawberries-less-nutritious.html
