Strawberries are naturally sweet but low in sugar. One serving of strawberries has less than half the sugar of an apple and half the calories of a banana. This makes it ideal for an everyday diet. Clinical research suggests that eating just a serving of eight strawberries is good for the whole body. It promotes healthy heart, manages diabetic, supports brain health and reduces the risk of some cancers. Strawberries are packed with beneficial antioxidants and nutrients including potassium, folate and fiber. Antioxidants, fiber and phytochemicals in strawberries have been shown to reduce total cholesterol levels. Plus, the potassium found in strawberries can help control blood pressure and fight strokes. With so much goodness, there is no reason why you shouldn’t indulge on strawberries every single day! Strawberries go in my morning smoothie, oatmeal and I also top it on cakes and desserts. It also goes in my kid’s lunch box. And when the temperatures shoot up, strawberries make great gazpachos too. This Spicy Strawberry Watermelon Gazpacho had roasted cumin seeds, fennel seeds and a few dashes of hot sauce. The flavor blend gives a lovely earthy spicy flavor. I just mixed everything and let it sit in the refrigerator for an hour or so. Then blend it to a smooth consistency. Making gazpacho is so easy and it needs no cooking! It’s a perfect summer treat for sure.
