Friday, June 12, 2015

June is the Peak Season for Strawberries

The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables are virtually endless, especially when it comes to strawberries.  Strawberries are sugary sweet, delicious, affordable, and bursting with health and beauty benefits.  You may be surprised just how great strawberries can be for your diet from cancer prevention to weight loss!  With June being the peak season for strawberries, stop by Bauman’s for some of the best plants and produce in New York!

In the meantime, check out the amazing health benefits and easy ways to incorporate strawberries into your diet:

Health Boosters:  Medical News Today reports that strawberries are rich in nutrients that can give a number of health benefits.  Bursting with antioxidants, Vitamin C, anthocyanin, kaempferol and more, studies show strawberries have the potential to reduce the risk of stoke, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure and even allergies.  They also offer beauty benefits by improving wrinkles, hydrating hair and nails, and providing glowing skin.

Aid in Weight Loss:  Strawberries are one of the best fruits you can eat if you are trying to loose weight.  Their sugary sweet flavor is a great substitute for fatty foods you may be craving.  Next time you feel your sweet tooth acting up, opt for a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream instead of cake!

Eat Strawberries Daily:  Incorporating strawberries into your daily diet is easier than you may think.  Simply get creative when adding them to your breakfast, lunch and dinner!  Strawberries go great added to yogurt, blended in a smoothie, on top of waffles or thrown into cereal every morning.  Looking to pack your lunch or dinner with antioxidants?  Make a delicious spinach salad topped with chicken and strawberries.  When it’s time for dessert, slice strawberries onto some ice cream for a satisfying after-dinner snack.

Stop by our farm, located on Five Mile Line Road, and bring home some fresh strawberries today.  To learn more about what Bauman’s has to offer, visit us online at www.baumansfarmmarket.com.