What you need to know about summer's best ingredient

It's berry delicious. No Images? Click here       Technically speaking, strawberries aren’t berries. But that's not going to stop us from enjoying them this June, when strawberries finally come into season in the northern parts of the U.S. Today we're sharing lots of delicious ways to eat strawberries, including the underripe and overripe ones! Keep reading to find out why they're great for your health, too. XO, Kristen   Strawberry recipes you've been waiting for Want 27 new ways to eat this glorious fruit? We've got everything from fresh strawberry pie to vegan strawberry shortcake and s'mores-stuffed strawberries. Pick your favorite now! GET THE RECIPES   Strawberries and your health You know that strawberries are good for you, but do you know exactly why? 1. One cup is packed with your daily requirement of vitamin C. 2. They naturally lower your blood pressure.  3. They could majorly cut your risk of heart disease. GET THE DETAILS   Turn overripe strawberries into a treat   Sadly, strawberries in their ruby red glory often go bad in your refrigerator. If you catch them before they start to ferment, you can turn them into this amazing ice cream. Roasting overripe strawberries enhances their flavor by caramelizing their sugars. Once they're blended into ice cream, their mushy texture is no longer a problem. GET THE RECIPE   What to do with underripe strawberries   Consider buying tart, underripe strawberries on purpose. Ranging from pale green to snow white, they're sold this time of year at many farmer's markets and can be made into pickles! I made them for the first time last year, and now I'm in love. I use this recipe from Martha Stewart, and I serve them alongside cheese platters to complement creamy, fatty bries. They truly make the best of an otherwise inedible fruit.   Eat on: How To Cook Asparagus You'll Actually Want To Eat 28 Magnificent Ways To Marg 38 Easy Ways To Eat Eggs For Dinner    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe