Strawberry season is here

or roadside stand.

As we approach summer, we begin to see the peak of strawberry season. There is nothing like a bowl full of fresh strawberries to get you excited for the warm weather to come.

With strawberries being in season, this means they are at their highest nutritional value and are available to purchase at your local farm, farmers market

When choosing strawberries, ensure they are bright in color and avoid soft or dull looking strawberries. Avoid buying strawberries if the carton they come in is leaking or is soaking wet, as this is almost a sure sign the strawberries will mold faster.

Be sure to wash and cut your strawberries only when you are ready to eat them. This prevents them from absorbing additional water.

Lastly, store your strawber- ries in a paper towel to absorb moisture and then put them back into a sealed container.

Strawberries contain many vitamins and nutrients for the body, making them a nutrientdense powerhouse. They provide 163 percent of your daily value of vitamin C and 12 percent of your daily value of fiber with only 50 calories in 1 cup. They help with the prevention of inflammation disorders and reduce the risks of obesity, heart disease and various types of cancer.

Goshen Physicians welcomes family medicine doctor

Andrea Jaramillo, DO, is welcoming new patients at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Keystone, 1814 Charlton Court, Goshen. She provides preventive medicine and treatment of acute and chronic conditions for patients of all ages.

“Dr. Jaramillo’s training in global health expands our ca- pabilities to provide care for a diverse population,” said Randy Christophel, Goshen Health president and CEO. “We appreciate her interest in caring for neurodiverse patients, including those with autism spectrum disorder and other neurological or developmental conditions.”

Jaramillo completed training in global health at the University of Cincinnati. She received a Doctor of Medicine from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Athens, Ohio, and earned a bachelor of science in biochemistry from Purdue University in West Lafayette.