When I say “winter”, what is the first thing that comes to mind?
Perhaps you think of snow, the holidays, hot chocolate, cups of soup and warm slippers. But winter has a secret, citrus surprise. If you are a fresh fruit and vegetable enthusiast, winter is the best time to get your vitamin C boost. Blood oranges are blooming, lemons are lovely and if you are looking for a lime, look no further.
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is taking full advantage of the winter citrus season. We are serving tangerines, clementines, minneolas, Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges and satsumas. Students are learning about the immune system boosting benefits of vitamin C and about how sailors ate citrus to prevent scurvy.
Eating winter citrus is one great way to get your daily recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. Tangerines, clementines and mandarins are small, sweet, and easy to peel. One medium orange is worth about 1 serving of fruit.
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