August is the Strawberry picking season in Ontario, Canada, so I decided to make this simple recipe for those of you who may have excess of strawberries and are looking for healthy, delicious recipes that will preserve all the powerful antioxidants.

So here it is, truly a Taste of Heaven, quick and easy to make.  You don’t have to be a gourmet chef to make this fantastic dessert. So make sure you take advantage of this wonderful season and go strawberry picking. It is a one of the family activities which is not only lots of fun, but it also has a great health benefits.

In addition to that, have a closer look at this exceptional fruit: 

Many foods commonly consumed in the U.S. are valuable sources of antioxidants. But researchers have recently ranked the 50 best antioxidant sources among commonly eaten foods and found strawberries to be quite exceptional. When total antioxidant capacity was measured against a uniform amount of food (100 grams, or about 3.5 ounces), strawberries ranked 27th best among U.S. foods. In addition, when only fruits were considered, strawberries came out 4th among all fruits (behind blackberries, cranberries, and raspberries). However, since many foods (for example, spices and seasonings) are seldom consumed in amounts as large as 3.5 ounces, researchers also looked at common serving sizes for all foods and their total antioxidant capacity. In this evaluation based on common serving sizes, strawberries came out 3rd among all U.S. foods including spices, seasonings, fruits, and vegetables! (In this analysis based on serving size, only blackberries and walnuts scored higher in total antioxidant capacity.) When we hear the word "strawberry," we might think about a very commonplace fruit. But the antioxidant capacity of strawberry is anything but common! Read more