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Food in Your Backyard
Tuesday, January 8, 2010
Sara Batterson
Ah...the Sunshine State. Citrus is at its peak flavor and
quality right now (well, it was up until last week when the temps in
Florida got below freezing). Regardless, here are three memory
triggers about these refreshing fruits!
Squeeze. Squeeze in that fiber. Citrus is not only a
fiber-rich fruit, but it is full of water. A full
stomach on minimal
calories! Special K, you ain’t got nothing on this.
Shake. You can shake what your mama gave ya if you shake some
citrus-based dressing onto your salad. Substitute fresh citrus juice
for vinegar in homemade salad dressings. The flavor is a tad sweeter
and lighter.
Substitute. Instead of coffee, try hot water with half a lemon
squeezed into it. Not only will your teeth thank you, but your
stomach will too. When heated, citrus may aid digestion.
Limes, lemons, grapefruits, oranges, tangerines....all rich in
nutrients from vitamin C and potassium to calcium and thiamin.
Squeeze it. Shake it. Substitute it. Enjoy!
