This is a large, plump berry that is sweet all through its picking season. Depending on weather conditions growers may even get two crops of Sweet Charlie's planted a year. Strawberries are naturally fat, sodium, and cholesterol-free. They are high in vitamin C and folate which helps the body metabolize protein. Recently cancer researchers sang the praises of strawberries for their large quantities of allagic acid, which they claim reduces the risk of cancer.
Strawberries are a good source of potassium, too.
When picking, be sure the cap remains on the strawberry by pinching the stem of the berry between the thumb and forefinger. This procedure will prevent damage to both the fruit and the strawberry plant. When selecting berries look for the ones that are firm, yet fully ripe. Store ripe berries in the refrigerator, but do not remove the caps or wash the berries until you are ready to use them. When caps are removed before use, the berries lose some of their moisture.