The Many Types of Delicious Citrus Fruits to Try
If you have yet to discover the benefits eating more citrus fruits can bring, then you are missing out on a nutritious food group that does not lack in taste. Fruits that are considered parts of the citrus family are ones that can protect your body from getting sick and also help you maintain a healthy weight.
The following are examples of citrus:
Clementine
Oranges
Pineapple
Limes
Mandarins
Grapefruits
Lemons
Kumquat
Tangerines
Leech
Tangelo
There are more to that list, but those are the most common forms of citrus. Navel oranges straight from Florida may be the most popular in the citrus family, for their big taste and low calories. Navel oranges are great for juice and also just to eat fresh as they can be a very inexpensive way to get in all of the nutrients your body needs each day. The large does of Vitamin C and calcium you gain from dining on citrus regularly is well worth the few dollars you may spend on the fresh produce in one week. You can essentially purchase a bundle of fresh citrus fruit at the local grocery store for very little compared to what you may pay for other fruit variations. The prices have gone up significantly for grapes and strawberries recently, pushing even more people into the habit of eating fresh citrus.
The variations of dishes, snacks and drinks you can create with citrus is endless. Smoothies are just one way to use your citrus to get those nutrients into your little ones without them even knowing it is good for them! Freshly squeezed juices, cakes, fruit salads, garnishes and even cleaning products can all be created by using a few pieces of your favorite citrus foods. Some enjoy a cheesecake made with all natural, organic oranges and even pineapples which can take away some of those high calories a regular cheesecake can contain. Fish and chicken taste great with slices of citrus on top of them and also blended in with white or brown rice on the side as well. Your citrus choices can be the best parts of any fruit salad. They not only add various different flavors, but they also put most of the bright colors into the salads as well. Oranges have been well known as a way to help little ones that are teething if you give them a sizable piece of the rind and they can chew on them with their gums to help push some of their new teeth in. The next time you are engaging in your weekly grocery shopping, check into the specials your store has on any citrus varieties and you will be on your way to eating smarter and feeling great!
Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves
At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.
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