Thought strawberries were just for Wimbledon season? Think again. New findings have revealed that these little red gems could be a soother for menopause symptoms, making them a handy addition all year round.

Packed full of vitamin C and high in phytoestrogens, the small yet mighty fruit has been shown to reduce unpleasant hot flushes and control blood pressure when consumed regularly.

Got 10 minutes to spare? Try making this strawberry quinoa salad, you’ll need:

For the salad:
a handful of spinach
90g quinoa
4 large strawberries, sliced
2 tbsp almonds
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
½ avocado, sliced

For the dressing:
6 large strawberries
I tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp white balsamic or apple cider vinegar

Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions. Blend the dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Once the quinoa is cooked, drain it and add to a bowl with the other ingredients. Drizzle with the dressing and enjoy!