151/365 Clementines are Here

Friends and Fitness Enthusiasts,

Turn in the gummy fruit snacks for the neatest snack-size fruit there is: the Clementine tangerine!

The Clementine was created by a clergyman named Pierre Clement as a hybrid between a mandarin and an orange. It has vitamin C and limonene, a phytochemical that is known to have anti-cancer effects because of its ability to increase the number of enzymes in the liver that help detoxify carcinogens. A study showed that mammary tumor growth was reduced in animals. Fun fact: limonene can be used as a solvent for cleaning and is the active ingredient in orange cleaners.

Winter is the season for Clementines. Have fun smelling the redolent scent of orange in the air and popping the delicious, juicy segments in your mouth. For only 35 calories, Clementines make for a yummy, healthy snack.

In health,

Lauren

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