{"id":5350,"date":"2022-02-06T10:08:57","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T10:08:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/?p=5350"},"modified":"2022-02-06T11:06:38","modified_gmt":"2022-02-06T11:06:38","slug":"support-immune-system-citrus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/support-immune-system-citrus","title":{"rendered":"Support Your Immune System With Citrus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-5352\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/citrus-immune.jpg\" alt=\"Boost you immune system with health-enhancing citrus fruits\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/>Your health is top of mind, so you&#8217;re always looking for simple ways to stay well, such as receiving vitamins through fresh citrus.<\/p>\n<p>To support your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/immune-system-essential-oils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immune system<\/a>, it\u2019s important to make mindful choices about what you eat, so you feel your best.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, eating wholesome foods like oranges provides fresh flavors that satisfy taste buds.<\/p>\n<p>Many fresh citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C, which is known to support overall wellness. One of the simplest ways to incorporate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunkist.com\/nutrition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin C<\/a> into your diet is by choosing fresh, in-season citrus like Sunkist<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Cara Cara oranges. Be sure to look for fresh options from your local grocer and get creative incorporating citrus into your meals.<\/p>\n<p>To help you get the most out of your citrus, the experts at Sunkist are sharing some tips and tricks:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Look for heavier fruit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When shopping for citrus, choose fruit that smells fresh and feels heavy for its size. The heavier the fruit, the juicier it is.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Store fruit in the refrigerator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can keep fresh citrus longer by storing it in the refrigerator at a temperature below 42 degrees F. Stored properly, fresh citrus can last up to three weeks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Plan ahead when cooking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it\u2019s time to use it, make sure your fresh citrus is room temperature to ensure you get the most juice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Use the whole fruit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the zesty peel to the juicy flesh, the whole citrus can be used in your cooking and baking. Look for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunkist.com\/recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">new recipes<\/a> that feature different types of citrus to keep meals interesting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Explore different citrus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to the fresh, vibrant flavors of citrus, it&#8217;s fun for the whole family to explore different varieties. Try Navel oranges, Blood oranges, Cara Cara oranges, Minneola tangelos, California mandarins, lemons and grapefruit.<\/p>\n<p>These colorful varieties earned the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> title for the largest display of citrus fruit on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022, from Rouses Markets and Sunkist Growers. It took over a dozen produce merchandisers eight hours to build this enormous display that weighs in at 40,013 pounds, featuring over 100,000 individual pieces of citrus.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The start of the new year brings with it a desire to eat healthier, and vitamin C and other key nutrients are top of mind for so many consumers,&#8221; adds Jim Phillips, President and CEO of Sunkist Growers. &#8220;Sunkist Growers is excited to join forces with Rouses Markets in achieving a new world record with the largest display of citrus. Shoppers can enjoy this record-breaking fruit, as the 40,013 pounds of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, Sunkist California mandarins, and Minneola tangelos were distributed to over 60 Rouses Markets locations following the event.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorld records are a fun way to promote produce,\u201d says Donny Rouse, CEO of Rouses Markets. \u201cCitrus is a big part of our Eat Right with Rouses program, and our in-house registered dietitian was on hand to discuss citrus nutrition, and the health benefits that citrus can provide. We invite everyone to be a part of the celebration, as the record-breaking fruit made its way to over 60 Rouses Markets locations following the event.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Need inspiration for how to use citrus? Peak-season Cara Cara oranges are the bright and flavorful star of this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunkist.com\/recipes\/citrus-salmon-sheet-pan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citrus Salmon Sheet Pan<\/a> recipe that is healthful, flavorful and on the table in about 30 minutes. Plus, Cara Cara oranges are packed with vitamin C, with one orange providing 100% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Citrus Salmon Sheet Pan recipe<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sheet pan salmon ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 pound salmon<br \/>\n2 cups broccoli florets<br \/>\n1 small sweet potato, cubed<br \/>\n2 cups asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces<\/p>\n<p><strong>Citrus glaze ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1 Sunkist Cara Cara orange<br \/>\n1\/4 cup soy sauce<br \/>\n1 tablespoon honey<br \/>\n1\/2 teaspoon salt<br \/>\n3 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions for glaze:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Cut the Sunkist Cara Cara orange in half and slice half of it into thin slices. Large slices can be cut in half.<\/p>\n<p>Add to a bowl and combine with soy sauce, honey, salt and garlic cloves. Mix well and set aside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Directions for salmon:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.<\/p>\n<p>Line the sheet pan with parchment paper.<\/p>\n<p>Coat the sweet potatoes with some oil, salt and pepper and bake for 5-7 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>While the sweet potatoes are baking make the citrus glaze.<\/p>\n<p>Remove potatoes from oven, add veggies and mix well.<\/p>\n<p>Create a middle section to add the salmon.<\/p>\n<p>Pour the glaze on top and bake for another 15-18 minutes until salmon is cooked.<\/p>\n<p>Article Copyright \u00a9 BPT 2022 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/imagewriter.png?memberid=95643&amp;articleid=39442\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to support your immune system? 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