THE GARDEN GAZETTE Health Benefits of Citrus Fruit Citrus fruits and juices, such as oranges, grapefruits, and tangerines, are beneficial to one’s health. The benefits include heart and bone health, weight management, and immune support. Heart disease is the number one cause of death for men and women in the United States. Adding citrus fruits to your daily diet helps to contribute to heart health. Citrus fruits contain many nutrients that are associated with good heart and bone health including vitamin C, vitamin D, calcium, folate, and potassium. Citrus fruits are packed full of nutrients and can help you meet your fruit intake recommendations. Citrus fruits can also help contribute to weight loss or weight maintenance. Citrus fruits contain fiber and a high water content that keeps you feeling full for longer. According to research, adults who regularly consume 100 percent orange juice tend to have significantly lower body mass index, waist circumferences and body fat percentages as compared to those who don’t drink orange juice. The immune system is the body’s natural mechanism for fighting off diseases. Citrus fruits contain essential nutrients that help keep your immune system healthy and fight diseases such as colds and the flu. Scheid Produce Inc. Issue 10 December 2012 Bet you didn’t know… *The color orange was named after the fruit. *Orange is the world’s third favorite flavor after chocolate and vanilla. *An orange can generate enough electricity to power a holiday light. Please Remember: •Place orders by 5pm •Customer Service is available Mon - Fri: 6am-5pm & Sat 6am-noon Information from this article was taken from www.floridajuice.com. Scheid Produce Holiday Schedule •You can email orders to [email protected] Mon Dec 24 Tue Dec 25 Wed Dec 26 Thu Dec 27 Fri Dec 28 Sat Dec 29 Closing at Noon Closed Closed Open Open Open Dec 31 Jan 01 Jan 02 Jan 03 Jan 04 Jan 05 Open Closed Open Open Open Open Navel oranges are a result of a mutation in a group of sweet orange trees, in Brazil in 1820. They are considered the world’s finest eating orange. Navel oranges are low in calories and are a good source of potassium, fiber, and of course, vitamin C. To date there is no artificial way to ripen Navel Oranges oranges; therefore, oranges are not harvested until they are ripe. Skin color is not an indication of ripeness; often a mature orange has some green color on the skin. Ripe oranges are firm and heavy for their size and will smell good. Peak season for navel oranges is January through March. We receive navel •When placing your order by voicemail, please state your name and the name of your company 316 Blue Rock Road oranges from Florida and California in a variety of sizes. Millersville, PA 17551 Phone: 717-872-6201 Toll Free: 1-877-4Scheid Fax: 717-872-6247 Check our website for additional information. www.scheidproduce.com If you would like to have this newsletter emailed to you please send an email to [email protected]. Issue 10 THE GARDEN GAZETTE Four Great Ideas for Orange Peels Who knew orange peels had so many uses? Before trying these ideas, you will need to prepare the orange peels. First peel the orange keeping as much of the peel intact as possible. Use a sharp knife and remove the white pith. Then slice the peels into thin strips. If you are using the peels for food products, it is recommended you use oranges that are free from pesticides. 1. Use them to freshen the air. In a small saucepan place orange peels and cinnamon sticks and/or whole cloves. Fill pan about halfway with water and simmer. 2. Make candied orange peels. For 4 oranges, bring 4 ¼ cups water and 2 ½ cups sugar to a boil; add orange peels and simmer until syrupy (this could take an hour or more). Allow to cool then drain. Coat peels with sugar and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 200°F for about an hour or until dry. Check about every 15 minutes to avoid burning. 3. Dried orange peels can be used as kindling, in potpourri, or in your bath water. To dry simply place peels on a baking sheet in a 200°F oven for 3-4 hours. Turn the oven off and allow to completely dry overnight. Grind them into a powder and they can be used them to flavor desserts or tea. 4. Make orange-flavored oil. Add orange peel and cranberries to olive oil (or any mild oil). Let stand for several weeks. Place in a pretty bottle and tie on a ribbon, and you have a great gift. Honey Cinnamon Butter Need a quick gift for a hostess, teachers, neighbors and/or co-workers? Give something you made yourself. Below are recipes for flavored butters, which make a great gift, and are really fast and easy to make. By: Sheila Honey Cinnamon Butter 1 cup softened butter ½ cup honey 1 tsp. cinnamon Simply blend all ingredients together. Keep in the refrigerator. Place in a pretty container and tie with a ribbon, and it’s ready to give. Variations: Orange Honey Butter: Substitute 1 tsp. orange zest for the cinnamon Garlic Butter: Omit honey and cinnamon and add ½ cup grated parmesan, 1 tbsp. oil and 1 tsp. garlic powder. Employee Spotlight: Dilara Malik Dilara Malik has been employed at Scheid Produce for three months. Her tasks include packing and cutting fruits and vegetables. Dilara said her favorite part about working at Scheid Produce is the good environment and friendly atmosphere. During her free time, Dilara enjoys playing farming games on Facebook. Her favorite fruits and vegetables include kiwi, figs, oranges, celery, and cucumbers. Dilara, thank you for your willingness to help wherever it is needed! Your positive attitude has made you this month’s employee spotlight. If you wish to no longer receive “The Garden Gazette” please email “unsubscribe” to [email protected]
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