The Almighty Orange, Dissected
Orange peel, pulp, or juice: Which one has the most vitamin C?
Orange pulp wins, according to the authors of the book SuperFoods HealthStyle. The pulp has twice as much vitamin C as the peel and 10 times as much as the juice. And here’s what all that nutrition means to your body.
Code Orange: Super Stuff
Oranges are one of nature’s superfoods, according to Steven G. Pratt, MD, and Kathy Matthews, authors of SuperFoods HealthStyle. Each orange packs over 60 flavonoids, 170 phytochemicals, and a healthy dose of vitamin C.
Good Stuff Keeps You Going
And all that healthy stuff in oranges may help prevent a host of health conditions, including arthritis, asthma, high blood pressure, blood clots, colds, and even cancer. Oranges have got you covered from A to Z.
New Ways to Go Orange
You could always grab an orange and just eat it whole. But for novel ways to squeeze more of this citrus beauty into your diet, try this
Orange & Avocado Salad
This colorful salad would be a welcome addition to a Mexican-inspired meal.
Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
8 cups mixed salad greens
1 cup orange segments
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup slivered red onion
1/2 cup Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Toss greens, orange segments, avocado and onion in a salad bowl. Toss with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette.
Enjoy a heartwarming family tale while enjoying your morning orange.
orange, vitamin C, Avocado
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