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.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Vitamin C<\/strong><\/p>\nTo 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!<\/em> 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.<\/p>\nA 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!<\/p>\n
Yesterday’s Workout<\/strong><\/p>\nWe went to the gym again today.\u00c2\u00a0 Christy forgot to pack tennis shoes put we both had packed swimsuits (She picked me up from work), so we swam.\u00c2\u00a0 I forgot my goggles, but that seemed less important than tennis shoes!\u00c2\u00a0 I swam 800 yards and tread water for awhile.\u00c2\u00a0 The longest continuous swim was 200, with lengths alternating between freestyle and backstroke.\u00c2\u00a0 My legs have been hurting a little and frankly, I’m a little tired of running on the uneven sidewalks.\u00c2\u00a0 Starting next week I’ll have easy access to the Midtown Greenway which is much nicer!<\/p>\n
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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. 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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.<\/p>\n