As we age, our brain can experience changes that result in impairments in remembering, learning new things, and concentrating. Even making decisions that affect our daily lives can become a challenge. These impairments are due to diminished hormones and proteins that protect and repair brain cells daily. We can also lose agility and balance which
Are you wondering how to tell the truths from the myths regarding strawberries? Allow us to share some of the most common myths, and the real truths behind them. Myth: Strawberries are best picked just before ripening making them last longer as they will ripen while standing Truth: Strawberries are non-climacteric fruit. This means they
Going green and organic makes the most sense when it comes to home-grown strawberries. It might take a bit more effort on your part but is absolutely worth the while when harvesting those succulent and wholesome berries. Today we share a few pointers on how to ensure you harvest the most beautiful organic strawberries. Probably
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
