strawberry // fruit
π±ππ€ Did you know that strawberry tops/leaves are edible? They’re healthy and very flavorful. One of the benefits of strawberry leaves is that they are a natural digestive aid, so save those tops during the strawberry season!
πͺ Strawberries are also an excellent source of vitamin C, a good source of manganese, and also very rich in antioxidants
π©βπ³ Usually consumed raw and fresh, strawberries can also be cooked to create a variety of jams, jellies, and desserts. In addition, they can be dried and used in prepared foods like cereal bars.
π Here are some delicious plant-based ideas to inspire you on what to use up overripe strawberries:
+ Simply yummy strawberry salad with fresh mint leaves.
+ Blend strawberries into a nutritious smoothie.
+ Strawberry jam contains just a few ingredients; overripe strawberries, sugar (optional), and a bit of lemon. It has no added preservatives or additives.
+ Plant-based yogurt with chunks of strawberries. Perfect for breakfast.
π΅β€οΈ Grandma Sita’s tips:
*What can you do with the tops of strawberries? Make a refreshing water infusion with mint or a healing tea, blend them into a nutritious smoothie, or even make strawberry vinegar.
*Unless you plan to use the strawberries right away, it’s best to store them in your refrigerator to preserve freshness. Place a clean, dry paper towel in a container and put unwashed strawberries on top. Close the lid and place the container in the fridge.
β»οΈ Strawberries can be frozen and used in ice creams or porridge. All of us can act at home to reduce our waste and every single one counts. This summer make fruit ice creams, not waste!
π The popular strawberry is not a berry at all. Botanists call the strawberry a “false fruit,” a pseudocarp. A strawberry is multiple fruits that consist of many tiny individual fruits embedded in a fleshy receptacle.
π Let me take you down, ’cause I’m going to strawberry fields… Eating local and seasonal fruits and vegetables helps to reduce food waste, saves resources, improves food quality and healthy habits, and boosts the local economy.