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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables. BLOOD ORANGES. BLOOD ORANGES. The pigment that makes these oranges "bloody" comes from a health-promoting phytonutrient called anthocyanins found in other red fruits and flowers
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Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables BLOOD ORANGES
BLOOD ORANGES • The pigment that makes these oranges "bloody" comes from a health-promoting phytonutrient called anthocyanins found in other red fruits and flowers • The color of a blood orange's flesh can vary from pink to burgundy and, depending on the variety, the outside may also have dark washes of red, a sunset-like exterior
BLOOD 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.
BLOOD ORANGES - Nutrition • Vitamin C - The levels of Vitamin C are higher on Blood Oranges compared to regular oranges • Vitamin C • Boosts the immune system • Helps in the absorptions of Iron in the body • Has a part in generation of collagen • Makes the bones, cartilage, gums and blood vessels healthy
Chef Lucy’s Fresh Fruits and Vegetables BLOOD ORANGES