Citrus Fruits & Vitamin C!
In the winter, I recommend we all pump-up our intake of vitamin C from citrus fruits. There are so many choices like sweet & seedless Clementines, grapefruit, tangerines, oranges, lemons, limes, and the list goes on. The great thing about getting your daily dose of vitamin C from citrus fruits is that you get a nutrient-rich package deal of vitamin C along with fiber, potassium, antioxidants, healthy carbs and a really sweet flavor! Here are all the details about vitamin C.
Grow Your Own Citrus Tree!
It is super easy to grow a lemon or lime tree at home and a fun project for kids, teens or adults. Just buy a citrus fruit at the grocery store, harvest the seeds and pop them in a pot. Here’s a 3 minute video on how to grow a lemon tree.
Citrus Parfait Recipe!
Shopping List:
Clementine orange, Nonfat Greek style vanilla yogurt, low fat Ricotta cheese, graham crackers
Prep Steps (2 parfaits):
1. Get out a small to medium bowl.
2. Into the bowl, add 1 cup nonfat Greek style vanilla yogurt and 1/2 cup low fat Ricotta cheese.
3. Stir yogurt and Ricotta together until smooth.
4. Peel the Clementine and separate into segments.
5. Crush 1 long graham cracker into crumbs. I put the cracker into a sealed baggie and then use my rolling pin to gently make it into crumbs.
6. Using a clear glass, make layers with the creamy yogurt-Ricotta, Clementine segments and cracker crumbs.
Citrus & Healthy Eating!
Citrus fruits are one great choice for healthy eating. So are all fresh fruits and vegetables. If you want to feel better and stay healthier, be sure to make colorful fruits and veggies a part of every meal! For easy-to-fix meals and recipes that include fruits and veggies, start with a meal planning and/or recipe resource from the Market Basket Nutrition E-Store. Happy Citrus Time!