Strawberry Smoothie Recipes and Nutrition

Strawberries add a great flavor to any smoothie recipe.

Strawberry Nutrition and Health Benefits

Strawberries are high in vitamin C, antioxidants and manganese. They are also good sources of potassium, folate, riboflavin, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin K, omega-3 fatty acid, magnesium and copper. The nutrients in strawberries help protect against rheumatoid arthritis and have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Strawberries are also good for your eyes as they help prevent age-related vision problems.

Smoothie Recipes

Strawberry-Pear Smoothie
1 cup whole strawberries
2 pears
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 whole carrot
1/2 – 1 cup water

Calories: 278 | Fat: 1g (gram) | Protein: 4.9g | Carbs: 72.4g | Calcium: 14% | Vitamin A: 255% | Vitamin C: 212%

Straw-Berry Blast Smoothie
½ cup whole strawberries
½ cup blueberries
½ cup raspberries
1 whole banana
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 whole carrot
1/2 – 1 cup water

Calories: 257 | Fat: 1.4g (grams) | Protein: 6g | Carbs: 64.4g | Calcium: 14% | Vitamin A: 257% | Vitamin C: 176%

Strawberry-Watermelon Smoothie
1 cup whole strawberries
2 cups watermelon
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
½ vine tomato
1/2 cup water if needed

Calories: 162 | Fat: 0.5g (grams) | Protein: 4.6g | Carbs: 28.7g | Calcium: 12% | Vitamin A: 105% | Vitamin C: 226%

Strawberry-Peach Smoothie
1 cup whole strawberries
2 peaches
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1/2 – 1 cup water

Calories: 132 | Fat: 0.8g (grams) | Protein: 4.8g | Carbs: 32.7g | Calcium: 12% | Vitamin A: 92% | Vitamin C: 203%

Strawberry-Grape Smoothie
1 cup whole strawberries
1 cup red grapes
1 pear
2 cups fresh baby spinach (or other leafy green)
1 whole carrot
1/2 cup water if needed

Calories: 292 | Fat: 1.1g (grams) | Protein: 4.5g | Carbs: 75.7g | Calcium: 15% | Vitamin A: 256% | Vitamin C: 229%

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How To Select Strawberries

Purchase strawberries that are in season. They should be bright red and fragrant. Check the container closely to ensure there are no bad, leaking or moldy strawberries which might spoil the others before you an eat them.

Strawberries rank 80 out of 100 for pesticide residue according to research conducted by the Environmental Working Group. Whenever possible, organic strawberries should be purchased.

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