Pies are a dessert that are often seen on the menu at a home cooking themed restaurant as well as being sold at supermarkets. If you prefer to bake your own pie at home you will have more control over ingredients and cooking method, which can make it healthier. Baked strawberry pie has several beneficial vitamins and nutrients that you will get if you prepare and eat a serving of it.
Vitamin C
Strawberries are a good source of vitamin C, with 80 percent of the daily recommended allowance in 1/2 cup of sliced berries. This vitamin is important for supporting your body's ability to heal injuries as well as keeping your teeth and gums healthy, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strawberries are in season in the summer and can be found at most supermarkets and farmer's markets. In the off season, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed for your baked strawberry pie. Strawberries also pair well with blueberries and rhubarb in a pie and these combinations create a new flavor and offer a variety of additional nutrients.
Fiber
Berries are a good source of fiber and 1/2 cup of sliced strawberries contain 2 grams of fiber, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The crust used to make the pie adds some additional fiber to the dessert. Fiber is a nutrient that is vital to your body because it helps keep your digestive system healthy, can help lower and control cholesterol and reduces your risk of developing heart disease. However, it is important to remember that, while a slice of baked strawberry pie will help you reach the daily recommended totals for fiber consumption, it is still going to be an indulgence that is high in fat and calories.
Iron
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, iron is a nutrient that your body needs adequate amounts of to support healthy blood flow and cell function. Both the crust and the fruit used to prepare a baked strawberry pie contribute some iron to your dessert. A 1/2 cup sliced strawberries contain 2 percent of daily iron needs. The Calorie Counter reports that the crust on a slice of pie contains an additional 4 percent. While this may not seem like a lot, many Americans are deficient when it comes to iron, so a slice of strawberry pie can help you reach your totals when you decide to treat yourself to it.
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