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Produce of the Month:
Grapefruits
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Did you
know this citrus got its name,
grapefruit, because it grows on the
trees in clusters like grapes?
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Did you
know that a ½ of a grapefruit equals
one serving of your 5 a day?
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Did you
know a grapefruit contains both a
sweet and tangy flavor?
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Did you
know that the sweetest and juiciest
grapefruit can be found in
supermarkets from Dec. to June and
come from Florida and Texas?
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Did you
know that California and Florida
grapefruit are different? Florida
grapefruit have a thinner rind and
are sweeter and less pulpy.
California grapefruit are easier to
peel and segment but not as sweet.
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Did you
know that the original grapefruit
was called a pomelo or shaddock?
This fruit can sometimes be found in
Asian markets.
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Did you
know that the pink and red varieties
contain more vitamins than white
grapefruit?
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Quick
recipe tip:
Serve hot grapefruit for breakfast.
Cut grapefruit in half, and place on
cookie sheet. Sprinkle each half
with approximately 1 tablespoon of
brown sugar or honey. Broil for 3-5
minutes or until tops become brown
and bubbly
Produce of the Month: Sweet
Potatoes
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Did you
know that sweet potatoes are one of
the most nutritious vegetables you
can eat as part of your 5 a day
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Did you
know sweet potatoes should not be
refrigerated?
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Did you
know you can eat sweet potatoes raw
with dip? (try the Yummy Spinach Dip
Daly Recipe)
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Did you
know when you eat a sweet potato you
are actually eating a root?
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