NATIONAL PICK STRAWBERRIES DAY

Every May 20th, National Pick Strawberries Day encourages us to pick some strawberries. Right about this time of year, they start coming into season.

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There is something special about the taste of a sun-warmed strawberry picked straight off of the vine. Strawberries are best fresh, but they also make delicious desserts. Strawberry shortcakes or adding them to homemade yogurt and fresh jams come to mind. However, strawberries also have other good qualities.

Strawberry picking time is usually between late April and throughout the summer, depending on what part of the United States you live. When harvesting strawberries, you want to look for the bright red, firm, and plump ones.

The nutrients found in strawberries make them a good source to add to your diet. A strawberry is only 32 calories and contains about:

• 91% water
• 0.7 grams proteins
• 7.7 grams carbohydrates
• 4.9 grams natural sugar
• 2 grams of fiber
• 0.3 grams of fat

Strawberries are also an excellent source of vitamin C. Like most berries, they are low-fat, low in calories and a good source of fiber, folic acid, and potassium. In addition, strawberries can help fight bad cholesterol and may reduce inflammation.