A sweet
alternative to better known oranges, this fruit is believed to be the
result of a natural mutation of a sweet orange.
First grown in Sicily, Italy, blood oranges are now harvested in Texas
and California.
Nutrition
This
fruit is
rich
in the antioxidant anthocyanin, which is responsible for its
distinctive red color. Anthocyanin has been
shown to diminish the risk of heart disease and some types of cancer,
lower LDL cholesterol, reduce the risk of cataracts and help the body
heal.
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