Imagine that you are walking down the aisle of fruit at the supermarket. Come across a wide exposure of oranges and stupidly pick a few and bag them, thinking they are all the same. Never judge an orange from his skin! From the outside, the blood orange — orange Florida's cousin — foolish to think just how can any other Orange. But once you come off the rind, you will discover the pulp uniquely colored, ranging from a deep orange red dot for a solid Crimson, which is almost the colour of blood (hence the name).
Characteristic brown hue of blood oranges is because the antioxidant anthocyanin. Antioxidants may help prevent cancer and heart disease, but in particular anthocyanins help reduce LDL cholesterol (which is kinda crappy) and maintain blood vessels, flexible and strong. (Maybe Orange called "blood" is a double entendre). The flesh of these oranges is also rich in fiber, which keeps the digestive tract in tip-top shape and helps prevent constipation. Oranges are a good source of folate vitamin B, which is essential for the healthy development of the foetus and slowed brain aging.
And of course, we can't talk about oranges without mentioning vitamin c. This is another antioxidant that is the key to the healing and repair of damaged tissues throughout the body, iron absorption and, of course, strengthen the immune system. Fortunately for you, the flu season and blood orange overlay. With an orange that contains more than 100 percent of the daily dose, I say start peeling!
Here are three different ways to experience this unique fruit:
Shrimp salad with blood oranges and fennel (ingredients for 4 people)
For the sauce:
Orange 1 ? (~ 1/4 cup of orange juice of fresh blood)
? 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
? 1 tablespoon olive oil
? 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
? 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the salad:
16 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined ?
? 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoon salt ?
? Cooking spray (olive oil sprayer mix)
? 3 oranges, peeled and cut into thin slices
1 small fennel bulb ?, thinly sliced
Directions
1. combine orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a bowl and Whisk together until blended.
2. Toss shrimp with olive oil and salt in a bowl.
3. Spray pan with oil and fry the shrimp until done.
4. Toss orange slices, fennel and shrimp with sauce and serve.
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Blood Orange Mimosas (4 people)
? 2 to 4 oranges (juice to make 1 cup of orange juice of fresh blood)
? 2 Cups champagne or sparkling wine, chilled
? 1 tablespoon Cointreau
Directions
1. strain Juice through a sieve into a jug.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. serve and toast!
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Blood orange and Sugar Body Scrub ("Serves" 4)
? 2 tablespoons olive oil
? .5 Cup raw sugar
? 1 teaspoon fresh blood orange juice (or more or less depending on what you like)
.25 Cup ? coffee grounds from a freshly brewed pot
Directions
1. mix all together in a large bowl.
2. Apply now or pop in the fridge for a scrub cooled for later!
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Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, is the founder and President of nourishing life, a nutrition practice based in New York City and nutritious meals, living a healthy, gourmet diet delivery daily program available across the country. She is a member of the advisory board of the journal of women's health and created Slim calm Sexy diet, the diet of O2 and the Snack factor diet. Her fourth book, the new and improved diet, will be released in December. Its jurisdiction appears regularly on the today show, Good Morning America and Access Hollywood Live, among others, and she hosts "A little better" on channel YouTube woman Livestrong. Read more of Keri tips every day on Facebook!
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