It's clementine season

December 09, 2005 in In Season & Other Fresh Foods, Holiday Eating

They make great stocking stuffers, they are easy and delicious snacks to pack for school or work, and everyone within sniffing distance knows when you're about to enjoy one. But did you know just how healthy a choice the clementine is?

The following information is provided by the Maroc Fruit Board. www.marocfruitboard.com

• 1 clementine (100 g) provides: 44 calories, 0.2 grams fat, 1.4 grams fibre and 0.7 grams protein. Not to mention potassium and vitamin C. Just two clementines meet your daily requirement for vitamin C and contribute 1 serving towards your 5-10 fruit and vegetable daily quota.

Tips on selecting the best clementines: Choose firm fruits with a fine-looking peel that sticks snuggly to the pulp. Clementines should be shiny – this typically means the rind will peel off easily. Go on, sniff them – the best clementines should have a rich and aromatic flavour.

Extra tips: You can enjoy Clementine juice if you have a citrus press. To maximize the amount of juice you get, warm them first: dip the clementines in boiling water for a few minutes or cut a few incisions in the peel and microwave them for a minute. Use the essential oils in the peel to eliminate unpleasant odours: place a few Clementine peels in a still-warm oven or on your kitchen range element. For a chilly treat, freeze separated segments and enjoy frozen.

All research on this web site is the property of Leslie Beck and is protected by copyright. Keep in mind that research on these matters continues daily and is subject to change. The information presented is not intended as a substitute for medical treatment. It is intended to provide ongoing support of your healthy lifestyle practices.

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