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While strawberries are a healthful addition to any diet, people looking to eat them should do so in moderation.
Fruits typically are high in sugar despite their nutritional benefits, and strawberries contain 8.12 mg of sugars per cup.
There is also a risk that strawberries may contain pesticide residue. Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) produces a list of fruits and vegetables with the highest levels of pesticide residue, known as the Dirty Dozen.
Strawberries often rank high up on the list. The EWG suggest that people should buy organic strawberries to reduce the risk of pesticide exposure.
However, if organic produce is outside of your budget, there is no need to worry. The nutritional benefit of eating conventionally grown food far outweighs the risk of pesticide exposure.
Beta-blockers, a type of medication that doctors most commonly prescribe for heart disease, might increase potassium levels in the blood. When taking beta-blockers, people should only consume high-potassium foods, such as strawberries, in moderation.
Consuming too much potassium can be harmful to people whose kidneys are not fully functional. If the kidneys are unable to remove excess potassium from the blood, it could lead to hyperkalemia, or high potassium levels. This can lead to vomiting, breathing difficulties, and heart palpitations. *