Did you know fresh strawberry desserts, reminiscent of lazy summer days, are not only extraordinarily delicious, but offer many health benefits as well?
Strawberries contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, and phytochemicals such as, iodine, and vitamin C, to help regulate our nervous system, make our skin glow, and increase our immune response. For other immune system building tips see Marneys Tidbits article titled, “Have You Heard About The Miraculous Acemannan Supplement Benefits?” Strawberries provide potassium, for blood flow and hydration, helping to prevent cramps and improving cognitive function. Let’s take a deeper look at strawberries health benefits.
What Are The Health Benefits Of Strawberries?
Strawberries Improve Brain Function
Strawberries anti-inflammatory components play an essential role in helping protect our brains. Strawberries possess antioxidants to help protect brain cells from damage. These antioxidants help to improve brain health by changing the communication of neurons.
Strawberries Boost Immunity
Eating strawberries helps boost your immune system. Strawberries are loaded with vitamin C a powerful antioxidant which helps maintain a healthy immune system, protecting our bodies from infections. With Vitamin C as their primary nutrient, strawberries may also help protect against respiratory infections and heal wounds.
Strawberries Regulate Blood Pressure
Rich in antioxidants and nutrients, eating strawberries can help regulate blood pressure. If you suffer from high blood pressure, we highly recommend adding strawberries to your diet. The presence of antioxidants in strawberries helps create a clear pathway for blood vessels, to help lower blood pressure.
Strawberries Make Your Skin Glow
Enhancing the glow of your skin is another primary benefit of eating strawberries. Their antioxidants, vitamin C, ellagic acid, and salicylic acid, help keep your skin healthy from the inside out. Strawberries can also help protect your skin from UV rays and irritation.
Must Try Strawberry Shortcake Recipes
Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake
This shortcake is an easy recipe anyone can make. You’ll love this incredible old-fashioned strawberry shortcake recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of flour
- 1 cup of white sugar
- Four teaspoons of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of nutmeg
- ½ cup of cold butter
- ⅓ cup of milk
- One egg (large)
To learn more about making this delicious shortcake recipe, visit Allrecipes.com.
Classic Strawberry Shortcake
This classic strawberry shortcake recipe remains a summer favorite with it’s slightly sweetened airy whipped cream and fresh cut strawberries. This shortcake recipe only takes thirty minutes to prepare making it one of our favs.
Ingredients For The Shortcake
- 2 cups of flour
- Two tablespoons of sugar
- One tablespoon of baking powder
- One teaspoon of salt
- ¾ cup of milk
- ⅓ cup of melted unsalted butter
Ingredients For The Strawberries
- 4 cups of sliced strawberries
- Two tablespoons of sugar
Ingredients For The Whipped Cream
- ½ cup of whipping cream
- One tablespoon of powdered sugar
- A small splash of vanilla extract
To learn more about making this classic strawberry shortcake recipe, visit Stephiecooks.com.
Strawberry Shortcake Cake
The pink beauty of this tiered strawberry shortcake version is sure to impress your guests. You can even decorate it with beautiful edible flowers. For fun tips on edible flowers see Marneys Tidbits article, “Try These Fun, Fresh, Edible Flower Ideas.”
Ingredients For The Cake
- Two ⅔ cups of flour
- 1 ½ cup of sugar
- Two tablespoons of baking powder
- One teaspoon of salt
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 cup of unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups of buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Ingredients For The Strawberries
- 1 pound of strawberries
- Two tablespoons of granulated sugar
Ingredients For The Whipped Cream
- 4 ounces of softened cream cheese
- ½ cup of powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- Strawberries for decoration
To learn more about this delicious recipe, visit SimplyRecipes.com.
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake
Are you ready for one of the best traditional strawberry shortcake recipes you can make? This summer favorite tastes extra delicious on a warm summer day.
Ingredients For The Whipped Cream And Strawberries
- 6-7 cups of strawberries (quartered)
- ¼ cup and two tablespoons of granulated sugar
- One teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of heavy cream
Ingredients For The Cake
- Two ¾ cups of flour
- ¼ cup of granulated sugar
- Four teaspoons of baking powder
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- One teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of cold buttermilk
- Two tablespoons of heavy cream
To learn more about making this delicious homemade strawberry shortcake recipe, visit Sallysbakingaddiction.com.
Strawberry Shortcake Drop Biscuits
Savor golden biscuits with whipped cream and fresh strawberries. This incredibly easy recipe is reminiscent of lazy summer days in the garden. With easy ingredients and quick prep time, this delicious summer dessert knocks it out of the park.
Ingredients For Drop Biscuits
- 1 cup of flour
- Two teaspoons of baking powder
- Four teaspoons of sugar
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- Four tablespoons of unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- ¼ cup of plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup of milk
Ingredients For Strawberries
- 4 cups of sliced strawberries
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
To learn how to make these delicious drop biscuits, visit stephaniesdish.com.
Enjoy one or try all of these amazing Strawberry Shortcake recipes. Bon Appetit!
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