We know that getting your 5-a-day is good for your health, and strawberries must be one of the most delicious ways to help you get there. Here are 5 light and tasty ways to enjoy this quintessentially British treat - without the cream.
1. Balsamic or basil
Instead of sugarand cream try serving your strawberries with balsamic vinegar or basil: simple, but delicious – these pairings are becoming modern classics.
2. Creamy dip
Dip your strawberries in low-fat yogurt or fat-free fromage frais for a creamy but healthy, treat to enjoy.
3. Home-made jelly
How about preparing a home-made strawberry jelly with whole pieces of strawberry, fresh pureed strawberries (press cooked strawberries through a sieve) and gelatine? This easy-to-make refreshing, yet special dessert will not fail to impress on a hot summer day. Just follow the instructions on the pack of gelatine (or vegetarian alternative such as agar) to know how much to use to set the amount of liquid/juices that you have.
4. With black pepper
Add a little black pepper to your strawberries: this enhances their natural flavour and adds a little spice for flavour without the need for sugar.
5. Au naturel
Plain strawberries are simply lovely in season – sweet and full of flavour - and really don’t need to be buried under tons of cream. Instead of adding new ingredients to them, why not try to appreciate their natural flavour? A great way to rediscover strawberries is to mix different varieties together. You’ll be surprised by the wide range of nuances in flavours.
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7 reasons to celebrate strawberries
1. They’re delicious.
2. They’re low in energy (calories).
3. They are an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, and dietary fibre.
4. Like other fruit, they count towards your 5-a-day (80g, or approximately 8 strawberries, makes one portion).
5. They are versatile (see our tips above).
6. When in season, strawberries are reasonably priced. As well as supermarket special offers, check out market stalls for the best deals – you’re particularly likely to snap up a bargain at the end of the day. A pick your own farm might be worth a visit if you want a lot of strawberries and have one nearby.
7. They need little or no preparation.
- Tip: Remember not to remove the hull before washing your strawberries, nor soak them for too long when you wash them, or they will lose some of their flavour.
FAQs
A serving of strawberries is approximately one cup as well. This is about eight medium size berries. A serving of raspberries is one cup.
What is the healthiest way to eat strawberries? ›
What is the healthiest way to eat strawberries?
- Start your day off by adding strawberries to a protein-packed smoothie.
- Add strawberries to your lunch by placing them on top of a spinach salad or on a grain bowl.
- Strawberries make a great addition to yogurt parfaits.
- Lastly, strawberries are delicious to eat as is!
Whether you buy them fresh or frozen, there are so many amazing ways to use strawberries.
- 1Apple and strawberry pop tarts. ...
- 2Orange ricotta tart with vanilla-roasted strawberries. ...
- 3Mixed berry pie.
- 4Roasted berry apples with meringue toppings. ...
- 5Strawberries and cream frozen mousse. ...
- 6Mixed berry smoothie.
A serving of strawberries is approximately one cup as well. This is about eight medium size berries. A serving of raspberries is one cup.
How should I serve strawberries? ›
They're juicy and plump and delicious and amazing to enjoy right off the vine. You can also enjoy them cut up on top of yogurt, in fruit salad, or even incorporated into delicious strawberry desserts.
What are the two different ways of eating strawberries? ›
Ans. Strawberries can be eaten using a bowl and silver spoon, after adding sugar, spice or cream to it. Or they can be eaten directly after being plucked from the vine.
What is the healthiest way to sweeten strawberries? ›
The taste difference is marginal at best so if you're desperate for a sprinkling of sugar over your strawberries, Stevia is the healthier option. If you're looking for something that's easier to mix into a bowl, agave syrup is another naturally-occurring and tasty alternative that will sweeten strawberries.
How to eat strawberries for weight loss? ›
Strawberries can be eaten fresh or frozen in smoothies, as part of strawberry shortcake for dessert, over cereal with skim milk or yogurt, and so on. It is simple to substitute them for unhealthy foods that may not promote weight reduction.
How do you jazz up strawberries? ›
Add a little sugar and salt! Wash your strawberries, cut them, and hit them with a pinch of salt and a couple good three-finger pinches of granulated sugar, give them a little tossy-toss, and watch them magically start to darken and get extra juicy.
What two fruits make a strawberry? ›
A strawberry is actually a multiple fruit which consists of many tiny individual fruits embedded in a fleshy receptacle. The brownish or whitish specks, which are commonly considered seeds, are the true fruits, called achenes, and each of them surrounds a tiny seed.
5 A Day fruit portions
A portion is 2 or more small fruit – for example, 2 plums, 2 satsumas, 2 kiwi fruit, 3 apricots, 6 lychees, 7 strawberries or 14 cherries.
What is the best way to feed strawberries? ›
From early spring onwards, encourage flowering and fruit set by feeding your strawberry plants with a high-potash feed (such as tomato feed) every week or two (follow the pack instructions). Tuck some straw around the plants just before the fruits start to develop, or put a strawberry mat around each plant.
In what ways are strawberries often prepared and served? ›
Strawberries are a versatile fruit and perform well under a multitude of cooking methods — they can be roasted (try tossing with a tiny bit of sugar, roasting just until caramelized, then drizzled with good balsamic vinegar), stewed, tucked into a pie, made into jam, pickled, churned into ice cream or frozen into an ...
What goes best with strawberries? ›
5 Perfect Pairings with Strawberries
- Balsamic Vinegar: Recipes incorporating both balsamic vinegar and strawberries abound, and they don't meet up exclusively in salads either. ...
- Rosemary: ...
- Basil: ...
- Spinach: ...
- Chocolate (of course!)
The sweet juiciness and bright red color of strawberries can enhance both the taste and appearance of any meal. The healthiest way to prepare strawberries is to use them when they are fresh and not cooked. This is because strawberries retain their maximum amount of nutrients and taste when they are fresh.
Why should you soak strawberries before eating? ›
Store-bought berries usually look clean and ready to eat, but little critters might be hiding in them. Soaking strawberries in a salt water bath can draw out bugs and other contaminants. Fill a bowl with about two cups of warm water and two tablespoons of salt.
How do you remove toxins from strawberries? ›
The results suggest that soaking strawberries in a 3% vinegar or 3% salt solution and rinsing them with running water is the recommended way to remove these four insecticides from strawberries during household washing.
How many strawberries should I eat in a day? ›
It is recommended that individuals eat a serving of 8 strawberries a day. Clinical research has determined that this recommendation can have some hefty benefits, including potentially improved heart and brain health, reduced risk of some cancers, and better management of type 2 diabetes.
