Monday Challenge:
Eight pounds of oranges for $5 is a great deal, right?
I always go for this deal when I see it at my local grocer.
Sometimes I even get 2 bags. 😉
Kitty is trying to decide what to do with all those oranges!
Do you love oranges as much as I do? High in vitamins and fiber while low in calories, oranges are one of the healthiest foods you can eat.
Eating whole oranges is healthier than drinking orange juice. Why? One cup of pure orange juice has as much natural sugar as 2 whole oranges but without the fiber. It’s much less filling to drink than juice than to eat the orange.
Great things to know about oranges:
🍊Oranges are water-rich. One medium orange provides about half a cup of water. Eating oranges is a great way to stay hydrated.
🍊Oranges are a great source of fiber. One medium orange provides about three grams of fiber. Two thirds of that fiber is soluble fiber which is known to help reduce blood cholesterol.
🍊Oranges are high in vitamin C. One medium orange packs about 80% of your daily vitamin C. A tasty addition to a salad, oranges also help boost the absorption of iron from your salad greens.
🍊Oranges are high in thiamine (vitamin B1), folate (vitamin B9), and potassium Potassium supports heart function. Folate supports the brain and nervous system.
🍊Oranges are anti-oxidant superstars. The anti-oxidants in oranges help protect your body from free radical damage.
🍊Orange have a low glycemic index so they won’t spike your blood sugar.
Orange peels offer benefits too. Research shows that flavonoids in citrus peels may help prevent the reproduction, growth, and spread of cancer cells. So make it a habit to zest up your dishes with your (organic) orange peel.
I love eating my oranges just as they are (peel and eat) but they are also great with oats, with a salad or coleslaw, in smoothies, or in salad dressings and sauces.
A delicious way to eat your oranges.
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Try my Oat Milk Orange Dreamsicle today!
Your challenge this week is to eat at least one orange everyday.
They’re in season right now so pick up a bag and enjoy the healthy benefits of this popular fruit.
Need recipe ideas? Let me know.
How will you enjoy oranges this week?
Post in the comments below and let me know.
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