<p> BRAVE HARVEST WEDNESAY ORANGE FOLLOW UP</p><p>Do oranges grow year round? It depends on what types of oranges it is. For example, navel oranges grow from winter to spring, Valencia oranges grow from late spring to early winter, and blood oranges grow from mid January to mid April. </p><p>Why do we need vitamin C and what happens to people who are sensitive to citric acid? People who are sensitive to citric acid experience abdominal bloating, pain, diarrhea, and or nausea. However, we need vitamin C for growth and repair of tissues, so balance is key. </p><p>Can you eat the peel? How nutritious is it? Technically, yes – you can eat the rind. However, part of your daily diet probably isn’t a good idea. The rind helps dietary fiber and phyto-nutrients that has essential oils and has anti-oxidants which can prevent constipation and reduce gastrointestinal transit time. </p><p>Why are some oranges different sizes? Depending on the orchards, the size will vary. Similarly, size various based on environmental factors and maintained factors including soil structure and microorganisms in the soil. </p><p>Have you heard of citrus being watered with oil company waste water? 45000 acres of farm land are watered with Chevron gas. They claimed to be recycling water due to the 2011 drought. </p><p>Do oranges have carotene in them? Yes! That is why they are orange – carotene has orange pigment! </p><p>This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health’s Network for a Healthy California with funding from USDA SNAP-Ed, known in California as CalFresh. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. CalFresh provides assistance to low-income households and can help buy nutritious food for better health. For CalFresh information, call 1-877-847-3663. For important nutrition information, visit www.CaChampionsForChange.net. This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health’s Network for a Healthy California with funding from USDA SNAP-Ed, known in California as CalFresh. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. CalFresh provides assistance to low-income households and can help buy nutritious food for better health. For CalFresh information, call 1-877-847-3663. For important nutrition information, visit www.CaChampionsForChange.net.</p>