A feast for the eyes as well as the palate, strawberries are one of nature’s most beautiful and delicious fruits (even if they aren’t actually berries). They also happen to be a great, low-calorie addition to a healthy lifestyle, packing enough vitamin C, manganese, and fiber for a berry nutritional punch (sorry we’re not sorry).
Into The Patch — Why It’s Super

The star player in strawberries is vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps build and repair the body’s tissues, boosts immunity, and fights excess free radical damage. Studies also suggest vitamin C promotes healthy eye function and might even inhibit wrinkle formation (at least in mice!)
So Berry Good — Your Action Plan
Strawberries are a tasty, low-calorie treat (49 calories per serving), but it doesn’t even take much to reap their nutritional benefits. Just one cup of the dimpled diva more than satisfies the daily requirement for vitamin C (75 milligrams per day for women and 90 for men). An 8-ounce serving also packs more than a quarter of the suggested daily value of manganese, along with a respectable 3 grams of dietary fiber. But take caution! While these succulent fruits may seem like nature’s golden child, beware of strawberry allergies. More common among infants and children, these allergies can lead to swelling and tingling in the mouth, watery and itchy eyes, runny nose, asthma, and sneezing. More severe symptoms are rare, but avoid strawberries and consult with a physician if even mild allergic symptoms occur. Strawberries are a heavenly treat, especially when they’re in season (April in Florida and Texas, May in the deep South, and June in Northern states). Stock up now before the season comes to a close! Photo by Jordan Shakeshaft