Tangerines, a type of mandarin orange, are delicious and nutritious!
Not only do they have lots of vitamin C, but are a great source of fiber, folate, and beta-carotene.
Did you know that beta-carotene is the pigment that gives oranges their color? That’s right! And beta-carotene is turned into vitamin A by the body. Wow!
But that’s not all beta-carotene does – it also helps protect us against diseases like cancer.
Because beta-carotene is an anti-oxidant, it helps defend against the tiny free radicals that can storm around in our bodies. The free radicals can hurt the cells in our body - so we need beta-carotene and other anti-oxidants to help protect us!
Tangerines are SUPER fruits! And just two tangerines count as one serving in our 5 A Day – awesome!
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