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Oranges

Quick Facts

Fruit Type: Citrus
Scientific Name: Citrus × sinensis
Seasonality: October through June
Nutrients: Calcium, folate, phosphorus, potassium, & vitamin C
Flavor: Sweet & zesty
Complementary Flavors: Dark chocolate or rosemary
Quick Cooking Tip: Slice oranges and roast them in the oven for a flavorful salad topping
Cost: $*
*from least expensive ($) to most expensive ($$$$)

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Peeling Back the Benefits of Oranges

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. But when life gives you oranges… well, you have a nutritional powerhouse packed with flavor and health benefits.

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Orange Recipes

Pair this nutritious fruit with various ingredients and flavor profiles for the perfect dish!
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Health Benefits

  • Protect Against Oxidative Damage
  • Help Synthesize Collagen
  • Can Help Scavenge Free Radicals
  • Reduce Inflammation
  • Increase Blood Flow

Making Oranges Kid-Friendly

Make homemade orange juice and strain out the pulp for your children to enjoy. You can also add the juice to breakfast smoothies throughout the week for an extra touch of sweetness.

Dried oranges in a dehydrator.

Sustainability Tip

If you have extra oranges about to go bad, slice them up and make dried fruit slices for mocktails or for natural decor hung around the house at the holidays. Simply heat the oven to 200°F and bake in one single layer for 4 hours or until fully dried through, flipping and rotating them regularly.

Orange Air Fryer Asparagus recipe

Use up leftover oranges by making Orange Air Fryer Asparagus—a quick snack made with 1 tablespoon of orange juice and 1 tablespoon of orange zest.

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Sober Curious Lifestyle

Elevate any craft mocktail with an orange peel garnish or a sprinkle of orange zest for added flavor. Use a y-shaped peeler or a sharp paring knife to peel strips of the orange peel. To express the oils of the orange into your mocktail, you’ll fold the edges of the strip you peeled toward yourself, allowing the oils to express from the outside of the peel and into the glass.

On the Move

Though tangerines aren’t considered true oranges, they make a convenient substitute for on-the-go snacking. Plys, they’re easier to peel and typically make less of a sticky mess.

Resources

The information above was compiled with help from the following sources.
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Isabella Mead

Assistant Project Manager,
The Paleo Diet

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Andrea Dehnke

Content Manager,
The Paleo Diet

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USDA

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Britannica

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