Good Morning Everyone!

We are on to the letter “U” in our journey through the alphabet of healthy foods!

Ugli Fruit (aka Tangelo)- 

Ugli fruits are actually a type of tangelo from Jamaica.  This citrus fruit is a cross between a grapefruit, orange and tangerine – sort of like a tangelo but bumpier skin and more lopsided.  One fruit contains about 140 percent of the daily-recommended value of vitamin C and only about 90 calories. 

This fruit is available in between November and April and is a very good source of vitamins and minerals!

Health Benefits:

• Reduces the risk of cancer, stroke, hypertension and muscle related problems 
• Protects against kidney stone formation 
• Rich in vitamin B, promoting good oral health 
• Promotes gum health 
• Helps lower blood pressure 
• Rich in vitamin C, strengthening immunity and helping us fight off infections 
• You can make good use of this fruit in the form of juice, salads and breakfasts. 

Tips for Purchasing:

• Select the fruits that are heavy for their size 
• Smaller fruits usually have better flavor than the larger ones 
• Do NOT buy fruits with bruises or brown spots

Tips for Storing:

• You can store the fruit at room temperature for up to 5 days 
• When stored in the refrigerator, it stays good for a couple of weeks

You can find this interesting fruit at most Whole Foods Markets and specialty markets.  They are distributed throughout Canada and the US so it’s possible you may even find some at Publix or Kroger.

For more information visit: 

http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-ulgi-fruit/

http://www.speedyremedies.com/7-health-benefits-of-ugli-fruit.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tips on How to Eat Ugli Fruit:

http://www.wikihow.com/Eat-Ugli-Fruit

A great and healthy recipe for ugli fruit is:

Ugli Jell-O (substitute regular orange jello for sugar-free orange jello) –http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/122/Ugli-Jell-O82535.shtml