Did you know that one portion of strawberries provides 100% of an individual’s vitamin C requirement in a day?
Strawberries are packed with many nutritional benefits and can be used as a natural and healthy alternative to replacing refined sugars.
Now more than ever, people are turning to fresh, local produce in order to support their health and wellbeing.
This is something being highlighted in the ‘Celebrate Strawberry Season’ campaign, organised by the Irish Soft Fruit Growers Association, in partnership with Bord Bia and the IFA.
People are being encouraged to choose locally grown strawberries right throughout the strawberry season (May to November).
Strawberry Recipes
The popular fruit has become one of our nation’s favourite summer fruits thanks to its delicious, distinctive flavour.
The versatility and ease of preparation make strawberries the perfect ingredient choice for all summer meals.
Strawberries could be included in your morning smoothie for a pick-me-up, enjoyed as a snack, as part of a fresh summer salad or eaten as a classic healthy fruit dessert.
A variety of tasty strawberry recipes and nutritional information are available on www.bordbia.ie/strawberry-season and these will be shared on social media throughout the campaign duration under #CelebrateStrawberrySeason.
