• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Meal Plans
  • Wellness
  • Sustainability
  • Teaching Kitchen
  • News
  • Meet The Team
  • Ask our Chefs & RDs

we eat. live. do. well logo

  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Vimeo

April 17, 2019 Blog

Citrus

Oranges, tangerine, grapefruit, pomelo, kumquat, lemon, lime and citron are considered citrus superfoods. They are tart and sweet pulpy fruit from the rue family.

Did you know?

  • Oranges, limes, lemons, grapefruits, kumquats, pummelos and clementines are all considered citrus fruits and are an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Citrus fruits contain a variety of nutrients including potassium, calcium, phosphorus and a variety of B vitamins.
  • Enjoy citrus fruits in smoothies, parfaits, salads or just as they are.
  • Carotenoids, the red, orange and yellow pigments found in fruits and vegetables, have been widely studied for their potential to protect us from a variety of diseases.
  • Pummelos are the largest of all citrus fruit and are less acidic than traditional grapefruit.
  • Mexican limes or Key limes are much smaller than the larger, more popular Tahiti Lime.
  • Juices are a popular way to get citrus fruits into your day. Remember that 8 oz is a typical serving and look for 100% unsweetened juice to avoid unwanted added sugars.
  • Citrus is one of the most nutrient dense groups of fruit offering a boost of nutrients with relatively few calories.
  • Want to keep your freshly cut apples from turning brown? Toss them with a little lemon, orange or grapefruit juice.
  • salmon citrus salsa
    Salmon with Citrus Salsa
  • Freekeh Fruit Salad with Pecans
    Freekeh Fruit Salad with Pecans
  • Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
    Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

Related:

Sweet Potatoes // Build a Better Salad // The Difference Between Taste & Flavor

Share This

Categories: Blog Tags: superfoods

Previous Post: « Grilled Brie with Walnuts and Apple Sandwich
Next Post: No-Cheese Sauce »

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Footer

                                                                                                                                                                      Ā                                                               
         
  • Recipes
  •  
  • Wellness
  •  
  • Sustainability
  •  
  • News
  •  
  • Meet The Team
  •  
  • Ask our Chefs & RDs
  •  
  • Contact Us
  •   
  • Terms of Use & Privacy Policy
  •  
  • Privacy Request
  •  

Copyright © 2023 we eat. live. do. well. Compass Group. All Rights Reserved.