2006-10-27 07:12:15 · 17 answers · asked by Kalidas 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
non-organic strawberries have the highest concentration of pesticides out of any produce.
As far as nutritional aspects are concerned, strawberries are fantastic. They have lots of calcium and electrolytes and very few calories.
Fresh lemons are also great for you, so if you like, make some strawberry lemonade with mashed strawberries, a couple squeezed lemons, and a healthy sweetener.
Good question!
2006-10-27 07:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by Eve 4 · 13⤊ 0⤋
Are Strawberries Good For You
2016-10-05 04:24:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The primary pesticide used on strawberries in the U.S. is methyl bromide. It is highly toxic to the central nervous system and carcinogenic. It's being phased out/banned through most of the rest of the world for these reasons and because it is a major contributor to ozone depletion.
Oh, and washing doesn't help with this one -- methyl bromide is injected into the soil and is absorbed by the plant as it grows. That means it's in there and you can't get it out. Stick to organic or ask at the farmers' market, some small growers don't use it.
2006-10-27 07:36:27 · answer #3 · answered by The angels have the phone box. 7 · 7⤊ 1⤋
Strawberries are very good for you if they are fresh. Be sure to wash them well. If they are the frozen kind make sure that they don't have a lot of added sugar.
2006-10-27 07:39:09 · answer #4 · answered by brendagho 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Every fruit is quite good for you, as long as you don't eat excessive amounts. This includes strawberries. However, most fruits, especially raisins, are bad for your teeth. Floss.
2006-10-27 07:14:29 · answer #5 · answered by robertspraguejr 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
They are a fruit. They taste good. They are as filling as eating some piece of fattening junk food.
What more do you ask of a food? No it will not cure cancer, impotence, or dandruff. But then again most of the stuff that claims to won't either and it probably tastes better than they do.
2006-10-27 07:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 11⤊ 0⤋
Organic strawberries are really good for you!!! Make a fruit salad with pink lady apples, chopped bananas, strawberries, grapes, blueberries and pears. (sprinkle some citrus juice over your apples so that they don't oxidise and go brown!!!) Absolutely delicious!!!
2006-10-27 10:15:55 · answer #7 · answered by Andielep 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
They have anti oxidants and are a very good fruit
2006-10-27 07:19:45 · answer #8 · answered by Wicked 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Good for you
2006-10-27 07:20:12 · answer #9 · answered by Ms Rochelle 1 · 10⤊ 1⤋
They are very good for you. Just make sure to wash thoroughly.
2006-10-27 07:14:14 · answer #10 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋