Strawberries help keep the mind sharp as we age

By |2021-08-13T10:20:38+02:00August 17th, 2021|Interesting Anecdotes, News, Nutritional Benefits|

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

Strawberries – the myths busted, and truths revealed

By |2021-08-11T10:53:43+02:00August 11th, 2021|Interesting Anecdotes, News, Nutritional Benefits|

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

Protecting your strawberries organically

By |2021-08-04T09:53:25+02:00August 4th, 2021|Interesting Anecdotes, News|

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

Strawberries and your iron levels

By |2021-07-21T13:48:31+02:00July 20th, 2021|News, Nutritional Benefits, Vitamin C|

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

Strawberries, the super fruit that is not really a berry

By |2021-06-29T15:47:04+02:00June 29th, 2021|Interesting Anecdotes, News, Nutritional Benefits|

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

An overview of strawberry cultivation in South Africa

By |2021-06-22T13:28:55+02:00June 22nd, 2021|Interesting Anecdotes, News|

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

Strawberries help to battle the bulge

By |2021-06-22T13:29:14+02:00June 1st, 2021|News, Nutritional Benefits, Weight loss|

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

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