Strawberries

🍓 What Are Strawberries?
Strawberries are sweet, juicy red berries with tiny seeds on their outer surface. They are rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber, making them a popular choice for snacks, desserts, and smoothies.

🤔 Why Might a Sensitivity to Strawberries Occur?

Strawberry sensitivity can arise from their natural compounds:

• Salicylates: Naturally occurring chemicals that may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

• Histamines: Strawberries can release histamines within the body.

• Seeds: The small seeds on the strawberry’s skin may irritate digestion for some.

🛠️ Supportive Wellness Choices

• Avoid strawberries and strawberry-based products for 8 weeks.

• Gradually reintroduce them afterward to evaluate tolerance.

• Track symptoms before and after reintroduction to observe patterns.

💊 Supportive General Supplements

Consider:

• Digestive Enzymes: Help process salicylates and other natural compounds.

• Probiotics: Support gut health and digestive resilience.

• Quercetin: A natural anti-inflammatory that may help manage salicylate sensitivity.

🌟 Why Might Sensitivity to Strawberries Occur but Not Other Fruits?

Key differences include:

• Higher Salicylate Content: More concentrated than in fruits like bananas or pears.

• Histamine Release: Strawberries uniquely stimulate histamine release.

• Seeds: The numerous outer seeds may be irritating to sensitive digestive systems.

🍽️ Popular Uses for Strawberries

• Strawberry smoothies

• Fresh strawberry snacks

• Strawberry jam

🍽️ Alternatives (if tolerated)

• Blueberries

• Raspberries

• Blackberries

• Apples