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myLot reputation of 89/100. towongfoo27 (1805)   ranked 84 out of 2,533 in fruit 2 years ago

Since Valentine's Day is tomorrow and since people love chocolate-covered strawberries, thought I'd share some interesting facts about strawberries. For instance, did you know that strawberries are the only fruit with their seeds on the outside? I didn't! Strawberries are also a memeber of the rose family, another favorite of Valentine's Day! Another cool thing about strawberries is that they are not a fruit at all, but enlarged ends of the plant's stamen. That got my attention, as I thought strawberries were indeed fruit! Did you also know that over ninety four percent of households in the United States consume strawberries? I don't think I have to mention that covered-strawberries, whether with chocolate or another fruit sauce, are very popular! Now on to Strawberry's health benefits. One cup of strawberries only has 55 calories in it! Awesome for all you out there trying to watch your weight! 8 medium strawberries also contain 140% of the U.S.RDA for Vitamin C, which might explain why I made a strawberry shake this morning? Strawberries are good sources of folic acid, fiber and potassium, and they have been proven to fight cancer. These reasons are all beneficial to consume strawberries at any time of the year, not just for Valentine's Day, yes? Strawberries were also cultivated in ancient Rome, in 12th century B.C. Isn't that cool?

 

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1. myLot reputation of 95/100. Hatley (48709)   ranked 226 out of 2,533 in fruit   2 years ago

towongfoo27 hi yes thats really interesting and some of that I did
not know. Thus I learn something every day here. All the more reason
to eat strawberries which I do dearly love. I knew they were low in
calories and contained a lot of vitamin C which we all need. I didn't
know the Romans cultivated them too. Thanks for all the information.thumbupcheeringhugs


myLot reputation of 89/100. christinawise87 (238)  2 years ago

I agree I didnt know some of this information either. She is very informative in all of her disscussions. I love how she explains her research and make it fun and easy to read.

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2. myLot reputation of 99/100. 13tyates (553)   ranked 1,776 out of 2,533 in fruit   2 years ago

w alot of those facts I did not know! It is amazing how many facts you can find out about different things! The main fact that I really liked was the 55 calories and all the weight conscious facts! As I need to lose a few pounds! Time to eat more strawberries!


myLot reputation of 89/100. christinawise87 (238)  2 years ago

same here wish they didnt go bad so fast I would stock up and eat them lots. But to run out to the store all the time to get them seems pointless.

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3. myLot reputation of 89/100. christinawise87 (238)   2 years ago

wow that was very intresting. I really like strawberries and chocolate covered strawberries. I am glad they are good for me. Another favorite is frozen bananas covered in chocolate I have not had either of these in a long time I think I will on Valentines day though. I think I will make up a cute exotic fruit tray add some tickle feathers and kids going to bed early and we will have a nice night.

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4. myLot reputation of 86/100. hiccup (8758)   2 years ago

wub towongfoo27

In Tasmania, Australia they grow Strawberries in the shape of a HEART and are sold for St,Valentines Day.wub

The Strawberries cost for one is about what you pay for a punnet of them,

But just think what the returns are when you give some of these Strawberries to the lover..wub

Pay for them self in no time I would think.

HICCUP/

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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. gracefuldove (1432)   ranked 74 out of 2,533 in fruit   2 years ago

hie,
i like strawberries because they are heart shaped and look so beautiful in my eyes. the colour of the strawberries that is in hues of red are an added attraction. i love eating strawberries because of its flavour and its tasty . besides, it is a healthy fruit packed with nutrients and vitamins. after reading your write ups, i must give strawberries the thumb up.thank you for sharing this information. really appreciate it.

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6. myLot reputation of 82/100. Mebgem (105)   2 years ago

Those are interesting facts! thanks for sharing! =) Not sure if you already know this but I'll still share.. =) Strawberries are great teeth whiteners! did any of you know that? I just read it in one of the articles I was rewriting.. =) Its seeds are also great for cleaning and removing stains on teeth. Just mash some strawberries and rub them on your teeth.. =) rinse and voila! pearly white teeth! =) just remember to brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste after. =)

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7. myLot reputation of 92/100. angelajoy (1523)   ranked 1,389 out of 2,533 in fruit   2 years ago

Wow, this is very interesting. I love strawberries, and I didn't even know about its health benefits or that the seeds are outside. I had a strawberry yogurt shake yesterday in a Persian restaurant, and I really enjoyed it. Now I want to drink another shake! I would definitely be going back to that restaurant.

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8. myLot reputation of 87/100. umabharti (2039)   ranked 549 out of 2,533 in fruit   2 years ago

Are Strawberries really good to taste.What is the taste of them.Are they sweet or taste some thing like lemon.They look good.Are they like apples.How to eat them.I had not eaten them at any time.But i seen them and heard about them on internet and books.i think they are plenty in your country.

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9. myLot reputation of 83/100. ylm1972 (338)   2 years ago

wow very interesting!! Now I can stump my coworkers--we try to find infor about things and do that to each other. Keeps our minds smart.

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10. myLot reputation of 98/100. topffer (4070)   ranked 2,377 out of 2,533 in fruit   2 years ago

Thank you for this very interesting chronicle.

Here another curiosity about strawberries and health :

Linnaeus, who gave the classical Latin name for strawberries (Fragaria vesca), said that he was cured by this fruit : he had not eaten for 14 days and was closed to death when someone brought him a bowl of wild strawberries...

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