Strawberries
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Look for plump berries with a natural
shine, rich red color, bright green caps,
and a sweet smell.
Strawberries are a great source of
Vitamin C which helps the body heal
cuts and wounds and helps lower the
risk of infection and sickness.
You can enjoy strawberries fresh,
frozen, and even dried – and with any
meal or snack!
A ½ cup of sliced strawberries is about
four large strawberries or one cupped
handful.
Strawberries are the most popular berry
in the United States.
Berry Banana Split
Ingredients
1 small banana, peeled
½ cup lowfat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon lowfat granola
½ cup sliced strawberries (fresh or frozen)
Directions
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What is your favorite way to eat
strawberries?
What’s something you learned about
strawberries?
What is your favorite red fruit and why?
1. Cut banana in half lengthwise
2. Spoon yogurt into bowl
3. Place banana halves on both sides of
yogurt
4. Top yogurt with granola and berries
Makes 1 serving