It is a Berry season! Who can resist a ripe strawberry? I surely can’t.. especially when you know its health benefits: Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamins C and K as well as providing a good dose of fibre, folic acid, manganese and potassium. They have been used throughout history to help with digestive ailments, teeth whitening and skin irritations. Their fibre and fructose content may help regulate blood sugar levels by slowing digestion and the fibre is thought to have a satiating effect. You get to use the leaves as well as they can be eaten raw, cooked or used to make tea. The best part is that a 100g serving of strawberries contains: 32 Calories, 0.3 Fat, 7.7 Carbs & 2g Fiber. Now the FAQ about strawberries is mainly how to wash them and store them without having a washing after taste: First rinse the strawberries quickly before washing them in a diluted vinegar bath (1 cup vinegar for 4 cups water). The vinegar will destroy the bacteria and will help the strawberries to stay fresh for al …