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Mandarin (Clementine, Satsuma, Minneola Tangelo)
Mandarins are a variety of citrus that umbrella a wide range of
subgroups, including the popular tangerine, clementine, satsuma,
and tangelo. Mandarins have a similar, delicious taste and like
most fruits and vegetables, they’re an excellent nutrition
source. Similar to its citrus cousins, mandarins are jam packed
with vitamin
C, as well as beta-carotene,
which converts into vitamin
A in the body. Both are powerful antioxidants
that help protect our bodies from harm.
Mandarin Nutritional Facts
- Low fat
- Saturated fat free
- Sodium free
- Cholesterol free
- High in the antioxidant vitamin
C
- Good source of fiber
Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables
According to the produce experts, low-fat diets rich in vegetables and fruits may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. Other benefits include helping to maintain:
- A healthy heart
- Healthy vision
- A lower risk of some cancers
- A healthy immune
system
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To learn more about the health and nutritional aspects of fresh
produce, check out these other great sites:
5 A Day For Better
Health
AboutProduce.com
American
Dietetic Association
Centers For Disease
Control and Prevention
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