It is considered sensual and sexy, a healthy superfood, and a deluxe treat for nutrition-conscious sweet tooths. Whether eaten plain or on a birthday cake, in your morning muesli, or with a dollop of whipped cream from the lips of a loved one – the strawberry is always in season when it comes to pure enjoyment. It is said that they were already on the menu for Stone Age humans, but it wasn't until the introduction of American species that they became popular as garden berries for us as well. Since then, they have become indispensable and, for many, the best healthy treat there is – and quite rightly so. And since they taste best fresh, fans especially look forward to the season between mid-May and early August. However, there are a few facts about the beloved red berry that you might not have known yet. For example:
- The enormous water content
The strawberry consists of 90 percent water, which is also full of vital minerals. This makes it not only easily digestible, but especially in the summer months, it serves as an excellent thirst quencher that is also incredibly healthy, because... - The high vitamin C content
Gram for gram, the strawberry contains more vitamin C than a citrus fruit. For example, there is more of this vital vitamin in eight strawberries than in one large orange. This makes the strawberry a true superfood. - A high level of iron
Iron is absolutely essential for the human body and plays an incredibly important role in blood formation, for example. The red berry really shines here too, as it contains an above-average amount of iron. This also supports the immune system, among other things. - Few calories, lots of flavor
Despite its high water content, the strawberry is a flavor hit. And it has very few calories. A whole 100 grams of strawberries contain just 36 calories. For comparison: 100 grams of chocolate have a whopping 540 calories. The choice is easy, because let's be honest: strawberries taste much better than a chocolate calorie bomb. - The strawberry is not a fruit
What many people don't know is that the strawberry is not actually a fruit. Biologically speaking, it is a nut, which is why it is often referred to as an accessory fruit. To be precise, the strawberry belongs to the aggregate nut fruits. The flesh is the receptacle of the plant, while the actual fruits are the small seeds on the surface of the red berry.
Well, those are facts that make the strawberry EVEN more interesting. To see everything that is so exciting about this berry at a glance, here is a graphic:
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Conclusion
Got an appetite? Who wouldn't? Just the thought of enjoying a handful of fresh strawberries on the terrace in summer makes your mouth water. And with the background knowledge that the fruit, which is actually a nut, is rich in iron, vitamin C, and fresh water full of minerals, enjoying them is twice as much fun. Really, you can't go wrong with strawberries; in fact, you can do everything right. And the low calorie count makes this pure pleasure possible at any time and absolutely guilt-free. Oh, if only it were always summer!
