News & Nutritional Benefits of Strawberries
Growing your own strawberries
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
Strawberries and your iron levels
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
8 Reasons why
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
Strawberries and Nitrates
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
Strawberries, the super fruit that is not really a berry
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
An overview of strawberry cultivation in South Africa
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
Strawberries help to battle the bulge
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
Strawberries – the heart-shaped fruit that is good for your heart
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
The French, a spy and a strawberry connection
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
Load up on goodness
Red, heart-shaped, with a sweet-sour aroma Strawberries have inspired delicious culinary creations for decades. Part of the rose family, these fruits are very aromatic and refreshing. And absolutely loaded with health benefits too. Because they contain large quantities of Vitamin
Family Fun this Christmas – with Strawberries
Make Christmas a fun event for everyone who is joining the festivities this year. Christmas is the time of year when there is a combination of laughter and excitement, people from far and wide, and the best item of discussion
Summer Sun and Strawberries
With the turn in seasons, the sun is shining with some great force again. Summertime invites us to show skin and enjoy the outdoors. It also requires us to take care of our eyes and skin with more intent and
Snack on the Good Stuff!
Do you also find it difficult to choose between all the good-looking snacks that are found on the shelves at your local grocery store? It is even more difficult when you know that whatever you decide to keep in the
The Colour Red, Strawberries and Pure Love
Red is a colour of extremes and represents power, adventure, desire and best of all - LOVE! Strawberries are naturally a bright red colour, and is an ingredient of extreme adventure to any dish, desired for its great sweetness and
Kids can be strawberries’ biggest fans
We are strawberry lovers and it is not only because it tastes so good, but also because they make us feel so good!
Thumbs Up from the Strawberry
We are strawberry lovers and it is not only because it tastes so good, but also because they make us feel so good! The fruit is a red berry, and it is believed that the name “strawberry” originated when some
Celebrate with strawberries!
Last week, the recipe of a Rustic Strawberry Winter Cake was shared. This inspired a (virtual) gathering of some friends and family, in a time where everything is so different, yet somehow still the same. The key objective was to
Strawberry Honey Butter
Increasing the nutritional value of butter with strawberries!
Super Dooper Strawberry -Energy
Many diseases and illnesses today are linked with impaired mitochondrial function with a reduced number of mitochondria per cell to energise bodily activities. Read more...
Are Frozen Strawberries Healthy?
Valuable vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are preserved when berries are frozen within hours of being picked using fast freezing technology! Frozen fruit should always be packed at the peak of ripeness to ensure full development of nutritional values.
Strawberries bring people together
Strawberries bring people together... Read more
The Colour RED
The Colour Red... Read more
Strawberries and its smell
Can you smell it? Read more ...
Strawberries for my skin
Good for my skin? Read more ...
Fibre rich ($) strawberries
Weaving fibre into your diet! Read more ...