I eat about 2-3 Clementine when they are in season, which also happens to be the winter-time! Perfect for quick bursts of Vitamin C to help improve my immune system. I’m amazed by the number of people who haven’t heard of this easy-to-peel, delicious orange-like fruit.
Technical Information
Clementine’s contain about 35 percent of Daily Value (DV) for vitamin C and a wealth of folate, a heart-healthy B vitamin. The best Clementine’s feel a little heavy for their size and should feel firm under the peel. W.N. Smith, from the wiseGEEK, says:
Clementines (an edible citrus fruit) are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, thiamin, and niacin. They also contain fiber and are a good natural energy boost. Clementines have almost no fat, and an average clementine has only about 35 calories.
Vitamin C
To much Vitamin C can turn your urine a dark yellow and may also cause indigestion and diarrhea in extreme cases. The US recommends 90mg per day of Vitamin C. Wikipedia says: In humans, vitamin C is a highly effective antioxidant, acting to lessen , a substrate for ascorbate peroxidase, as well as an enzyme cofactor for the biosynthesis of many important biochemicals. Whatever that means! Research does show that Vitamin C does have some impact on the common cold and and heart disease. I remember that the basketball team at Taylor were all required to take Vitamin C tablets during the season to keep them healthy.
A Clementine might not be a winter cure-all, but it sure helps! I usually eat one right after my run and then at least one more during the day!
Yesterday’s Workout
We went to the gym again today. Christy forgot to pack tennis shoes put we both had packed swimsuits (She picked me up from work), so we swam. I forgot my goggles, but that seemed less important than tennis shoes! I swam 800 yards and tread water for awhile. The longest continuous swim was 200, with lengths alternating between freestyle and backstroke. My legs have been hurting a little and frankly, I’m a little tired of running on the uneven sidewalks. Starting next week I’ll have easy access to the Midtown Greenway which is much nicer!
[tags] Nutrition, Health, Winter, Clementine, Vitamin C [/tags]
Born in 1913 to a sharecropper family, Owens is best known for winning 4 Gold Medals at the 1936 Olympic games. Winning the 100, 200, Long Jump, and being in the 4×100 relay at the Berlin Games it is custom for the leader of the host country to greet the athletes, however, Adolf Hitler refused to shake hands with the “black” athletes. Oddly, Owens felt that FDR acted in a more racist way by not honoring or even congratulating Owens. It wasn’t until 1955, that Owens received any presidential recognition by Dwight Eisenhower.