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Oranges
Oranges are the most popular citrus fruit and are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia.
A culinary staple used in everything from sauces and marinades to salads and seafood dishes, oranges pack a nutritional punch.
Along with vitamin C, oranges also provide flavonoids, soluble fiber and glutathione.
Glycemic Index=42
Glycemic Load=5
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1,819
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: VitaminC
- Good Source of: Fiber
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
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Selecting and Storing
Choose oranges that are firm and heavy for their size. Store oranges at cool room temperature for a day or so, or refrigerate to keep up to 2 weeks.
