Strawberries are the first fruits that ripen every year, especially during spring and have been very popular for many centuries. As far back as the Roman era, strawberries were believed to contain medicinal properties that cure kidney stones, fevers, and fainting.
It is employed in making shortcakes, trifles, muffins, and many other types of food.
But do you know that this non-citrus and delicate fruit has a fascinating history and little-known facts? The following are ten interesting things you never knew about strawberries:
Strawberries are not really berries – Strawberries – in botanical terms – are fleshy non-citrus fruits which develop from a single ovary. Examples of berries include blueberries, tomatoes, etc. In addition to that, the seeds of real berries grow on the inside, but strawberry seeds can be seen on the outside of the fruit.
Strawberries are Medicinal – Strawberries contain lots of nutrients which makes it highly therapeutic. They are a very rich source of potassium which helps in controlling blood pressure and combats stroke. Strawberries also provide a lot of fiber, antioxidants, and phytochemicals which brings down cholesterol levels in the human body. These nutrients also help in maintaining a healthy heart, minimize the risk of developing certain types of cancer and also boost the memory.
No one really knows how the edible fruit came by the name ‘strawberry’ – No one really knows why they are called ‘strawberries.’ However, it may not be unconnected to the fact that before getting plucked, strawberries hang low and appear to be strewn along the farm ground. Farmers have to devise a means to keep them fresh; hence these farmers transport the delicate fruits to the nearby markets after packing them in straws. Thus, the name ‘strawberry’ stuck.
Strawberries are the only fruits with seeds on its exocarp – Strawberries belong to the Rosaceae flowering plant family, which technically means that they belong to the rose family. They are the only fruits with visible seeds on their exocarps, i.e. the outer layer of the fruit wall.
Over 90 percent of fresh strawberries grown in the U.S. come from California – California is the breeding area of strawberries, and this is attributed to its perennial strawberry growing season. It is a proven fact that over four hundred family farmers cultivate roughly 40,000 acres of land in Orange County – and all the way to Monterey Bay – to produce the non-citrus fruits.
Strawberries contain lots of Vitamin C – When you eat eight strawberries, you have consumed more vitamin C than you can find in one orange fruit. Strawberries also contain about 50 calories of sugar and are an excellent source of folate and fiber.
Eating strawberries delays aging – A recent study has revealed that eating strawberries, at least twice every week, can have significant effects when it comes to delaying aging. The study showed that regular consumption of strawberries slowed down the aging process by up to 2½ years.
Strawberries are highly recommended superfoods for people with diabetes – Strawberries are one of the highly recommended superfoods for people with diabetes, as indicated by the American Diabetes Association. Berries in general – with more focus placed on strawberries – should be included in a diabetes meal plan as a result of their low glycemic index.
Strawberries are the first fruits to mature in the spring – Strawberries are the first fruits to reach maturity in the spring, though peak season runs from April to June.
Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries – A town called Wépion is considered the strawberry capital of Belgium. It is a charming little town with a beautiful combination of excellent soil quality and microclimate which make strawberries to flourish easily. Wépion is famous for its strawberries to such an extent that a museum has been erected and dedicated to these berries. The museum, known as Musée de la Fraise showcases everything from strawberry jam and syrups to candies and beer.
It is said that a serving of fruits every day will remove the “rust” from joints. This old adage is definitely true for strawberries since it has powerful anti-inflammatory ability to ease inflammation and associated pain from these types of conditions. Thank you for this informative post.
@jwolf
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12th thing: jwolf loves them too!
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Strawberries the most beautiful and awesome fruit. I used to put it in milk and enjoy its milk share during Spring season here in my country.
I did not know that Strawberries got so much fame that People made museum after it's name Wow :)
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This is gained my attention, Great information
Thanks for this informative blog My Friend @jwolf
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Wow, these are things I didn't know about strawberry but liked the fruit like crazy..
Thanks for this great knowledge...
I love anything that is made of strawberries.. wine, fruit juice or yoghurt..yummy yummy
Hey dear @jwolf nice to see you with a very healthy fruit. My kids like it very much and they drink milkshake of its. I know it's value regarding health but you share something which I was not aware of like:
Strawberries were believed to contain medicinal properties that cure: kidney stones, fevers, and fainting.
Keep sharing dear @jwolf!
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Strawberry is one of my favorites, i always have it whenver its out, it great to know the nutrientional and medicinal values are great and worth it
In India it is grown in Mahabaleshwar. India exports its strawberries to many countries and it also sells its pulp to many countries. Great to know about benefits of Strawberries. This is the season of strawberries.
They are not actually berries brother. THey are accessory fruits. ;)
That's pretty cool to know thanks for the tips by the way, have a nice..
Strawberries are often highlighted for their rich source of nutrition, antioxidants, and their versatility in cooking, making smoothies, and juicing. it is my favorite :D @ now you just made me hungry @jwolf
its good post...because health is must for our enjoy life and you post in this topic.... thank you very much for your educational post.... i waiting for your next post....
its very nice post..so thanks for sharing with us... amazing post
Thanks for the nice post
Im just eating a bowl of porridge with strawberries in it and came across your post! So was nice seeing Im eating something healthy for me. Cool facts on the " Not so berries " as well!
Well good to know about this fruit
Maybe this explains why everytime I eat strawberries I feel a little bit younger haha. I do love strawberries though, good to know there are lots of benefits from eating them
Strawberries can also boost your libido! ;)
I have odd feelings about the taste of strawberries. In other words i don't like strawberries. Yes, i am being honest here. After reading this post. It looks like i have to dare to eat strawberries. I am always in search of fruits that are good for heart. Since this fruit improves heart health i think i may have to consider eating it.
All colored fruits are healthy, and i really like strawberries!
Educative and informative. Thanks @jwolf learnt another interesting and useful thought today.
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After reading this post I will appreciate strawberries more:)Thanks
They are my favorite fruit and I did't know that there is a museum dedicated to them. Thx for teaching me something new today ✌️
yeah.i like strawberry so much.thanks for your post
this post made me hungry haha. I love strawberry short cake and strawberry jam. P.S, one benefit I know is, it is very good for liver problems and leaky gut. kudos to you.
Well done you for teaching me things I didn't know! I shall bear this in mind and buy more strawberries as it will help both myself and my husband who ails from all kinds of things. An aunt and uncle of mine used to live in a lovely village in Essex where there was a huge, and very well respected jam factory. At certain times of the year the public were allowed in to the fields to pick as much fruit as they wanted - for free! I took my daughter along when she was small and she still remembers it today, now a mother herself. Long live strawberries, or whatever they call them! Thank you for this post.
Looks very tasty! Very interesting post my friend @jwolf!
Strawberries are my favourite they are delicious :)
Strawberries are legeeeeendary
awsome post, i like to see you helping people with your ideas, lets exchange some idea !
I love strawberries and so does my family. One thing you left off your list of things you don't know is that strawberries are at the top of the list of the Dirty Dozen fruits and vegetables. This is because strawberries have the highest traces of pesticides.
Thank you for good post. I love fruits,I like Strawberries.
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https://steemit.com/health/@cool-mike/journey-to-living-a-healthy-lifestyle-becoming-a-vegan
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Thanks for the info. I love strawberries.