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Re: STRAWBERRIES
Some interesting fun facts ~~
Strawberries are the only fruit that grows seeds on the outside
12 ounces of strawberries = 97 calories if no sugar is added. A great food for diets
The strawberry was a symbol for the Love Goddess, Venice
Ancient Romans used strawberries as medicine. They believed the fruit could cure fever, bad breath, gout, sore throats, depression, fainting and diseases of the blood
Iroquois Indians grew strawberries, which was one of their most important crops. They used strawberry leaves to brew tea and the berries to season meats and soups
In Bavaria, farmers harvest strawberries and tie small baskets of the fruit on their cow's horns. This is an offering to the elves, which they believe can help produce healthy calves and increase the milk supply of cows
The California Strawberry Association awards 99 scholarships to the children of farmers each year
Eight strawberries contain more Vitamin C than a medium sized orange
Strawberries are high in folic acid, fiber and potassium
One serving of strawberries daily will decrease systolic blood pressure
Strawberries are a member of the rose family
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