You've been eating strawberries wrong your whole life as doctor shares correct way
It turns out we've been munching on strawberries all wrong, according to Dr Karan Raj, who has become a sensation on TikTok for his health myth-busting videos.
The medical expert advised his 5.3 million followers: "If you're eating strawberries, eat the leaves as well. A strawberry top with the leaves is known as a calyx. It has a nutritional value on par with the berry itself."
He further explained that the leaves are brimming with antioxidants and boast nearly as much vitamin C as the fruit.
READ MORE: 20-minute morning 'fix' will overcome effect of a bad-night's sleep
READ MORE: Pill millions of us take every day linked to rise in ancient, fatal disease
"The leaf tops also contain magnesium as well as fibre", he added.
However, this revelation sparked queries among his audience, with one person questioning: "What about the pesticides on most of the leaves and fruit? "
For those concerned about cleaning their strawberries properly, chef and nutritionist Lisa Marley suggests using bicarbonate of soda for an extra thorough wash.
"Washing with water alone can help remove some bacteria, but using a vinegar and bicarbonate of soda solution may be more effective at reducing the risk of E.coli contamination," she says.
Marley's method involves soaking the produce in a mixture of a litre of water, 150ml of white vinegar, and 40g of bicarbonate of soda, followed by a thorough rinse after five minutes.
So, have you been eating strawberries with leaves or did you just find out too?