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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. ORANGES. ORANGES. Christopher Columbus brought the first orange seeds and seedlings to the New World on his second voyage in 1493. Oranges grow on evergreen trees that reach a mature size of 30 feet high and 20 feet wide.
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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ORANGES
ORANGES • Christopher Columbus brought the first orange seeds and seedlings to the New World on his second voyage in 1493. • Oranges grow on evergreen trees that reach a mature size of 30 feet high and 20 feet wide. • The branches of many orange trees are thorny.
ORANGES • Two to four medium oranges = 1 cup of juice. • Two medium oranges = 1 cup of bite-size pieces. • One medium orange = 10 to 12 sections. • One medium orange = 4 teaspoons of grated peel.
ORANGES- Nutrition • Vitamin C – is a powerful antioxidant that helps the body resist infection • Vitamin A – required for maintaining healthy skin and essential for good vision. • Potassium – helps cells control heart rate and blood pressure • Calcium – essential for maintaining strong bones, cartilage, gums, and blood vessels.
Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables ORANGES