Aid in weight management
Maintaining a healthy weight is one of the best defenses against type 2 diabetes and heart disease, not to mention just plain good for your overall well-being. Strawberries are naturally low in calories (around 28 calories per serving), fat-free and low in both sodium and sugar, says Edwards. Strawberries do contain natural sugars, though total sugars are fairly low with 4 grams per serving and the total carbohydrate content is equivalent to less than a half slice of bread. Triple your serving to 1.5 cups and youll have a snack thats less than 100 calories and much healthier than those pre-packaged 100-calorie snacks! Add strawberries to one of these low-cal smoothie recipes and you’ll have the perfect breakfast or snack.
