It seems that gardening has experienced a revival during lockdowns with people puttering in their gardens to stay active and busy. And in this spirit, we share a few pointers on how to grow your own strawberries at home. It is a very good idea to grow your strawberries in containers or raised bed to
If you follow a vegetarian or vegan diet you probably know how difficult it is to maintain iron levels. Children, adolescents and women of reproductive age, particularly during pregnancy, are most at risk of iron deficiency. Anemia (iron deficiency) occurs when your body does not have enough iron to produce hemoglobin – the part of
Eating only 8 strawberries each day, can lead to improved health and vitality. Here are the 8 reasons why: 1 Strawberries are crammed with nutrients that are good for you, and a serving of 8 medium-size strawberries provide you with the following: 45 calories 140% of your daily recommended intake of vitamin C 8%
Our much love and brightly coloured strawberries may be one of the top fruit sources of dietary nitrates. The body also produces nitrates which are secreted into saliva, but roughly 80% are dietary nitrates from food sources. Why do we need nitrates, you may ask? Well, dietary nitrates may reduce the risk of some kinds
Strawberries are loved across the world, and for good reason too. Today we share some interesting facts about these juicy little fruits to broaden your strawberry knowledge. You never know when these may come in handy in a quiz or as a conversation starter... Strawberries aren’t true berries as they grow from a single flower
Did you know that strawberries were introduced to South Africa by Jan van Riebeeck, the first Governor of the Dutch settlement established in Cape Town? The first reference on strawberries was recorded in Van Riebeeck’s diary on 11 October 1656 when he documented that ‘’…currants and strawberries are also thriving…’’ As the industry became more
If you are on a weight loss diet, adding strawberries could prove to be highly effective in beating the bulge. Here are 5 reasons why strawberries should be included in your diet to loose weight High in fibres: The fibre in a bowl of strawberries may be instrumental in shedding belly fat and assist in
Research has shown that by regularly including strawberries to your diet, you can reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, improve your heart health and lower blood sugar levels. It therefore makes perfect sense to freeze strawberries for use during the periods that they are out of season and more expensive, and the freezing process
It is a known fact that heart disease is the most common cause of deaths across the globe, and studies have found a correlation between strawberries and improved heart health. According to studies conducted in middle-aged people with well-established risk factors for heart disease, strawberries may improve HDL (good) cholesterol levels, blood pressure and blood
Not too long ago the commercial production of strawberries did not even exist. Yes, the Roman poets Virgil and Ovid mentioned the strawberry back in the first century A.D. – but they were mentioned as being ornamental – not as a food. Strawberries are part of the Rose (Rosaceae) family, also known as the "flowering
