As you know, the latest statistics related to obesity are staggering. The California Strawberry Commission applauds you and the fitness industry for taking the initiative to help Americans achieve a healthier lifestyle that includes both better nutrition and exercise. We are proud to be a part of the Get Active America! program and help you make a difference in the lives of your members and guests.
Nutrition is obviously a critical component to good health and productive workouts. Indulging in California strawberries not only satisfies common desire for sweet flavors, but they also help provide the nutrition needed while working out. That’s because strawberries are a rich source of antioxidants. Exercise, even at moderate levels, can place stress on the body, but eating foods rich in antioxidants helps minimize that stress and reenergize the body. California strawberries are an easy, delicious pre- or post-workout snack.
Did you know that one serving of California strawberries (approximately eight medium berries) also provides?:
84 milligrams of Vitamin C, which is not only an important antioxidant but is important for building collagen, the connective tissue that holds muscles to bone. It also aids in hormone production, speeds wound-healing and helps build the immune system. (The Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) of Vitamin C for adult women is 75 milligrams a day, and for adult men is 90 milligrams a day.)
33.6 micrograms of folate, a vital nutrient that helps maintain and repair tissues, synthesize protein and produce red blood cells. As a result, it helps prevent certain birth defects and changes to DNA that may lead to cancer.
2 grams of soluble fiber, which may help lower blood cholesterol.
210 milligrams of potassium, an essential nutrient that regulates fluid balance, blood pressure, transmission of nerve impulses and skeletal muscle contraction.
Vibrant, red California strawberries are also an important part of the Produce for Better Health’s '5 A Day the Color Way' program, which recommends eating a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables to get nutrients that help maintain energy levels and protect against the effects of aging.
And, because they are low in sugar, California strawberries can help fitness enthusiasts get The RedEdge(SM) whether they are on a nutrient-rich, low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet.
The California Strawberry Commission encourages you to share vital nutrition information with your members and guests during Get Active America! and throughout the year. And we look forward to working with you to help combat obesity and help your members live healthy, full lives.
Rodger Wasson
President, California Strawberry Commission
As you know, the latest statistics related to obesity are staggering. The California Strawberry Commission applauds you and the fitness industry for taking the initiative to help Americans achieve a healthier lifestyle that includes both better nutrition and exercise. We are proud to be a part of the Get Active America! program and help you make a difference in the lives of your members and guests.