Did you know: citrus fruits
27•08•2022
Did you know that citrus peels can be reused to scent a homemade all-purpose cleaner?
Simply let the lemon, orange, grapefruit, lime or clementine peels macerate in a mason jar filled with vinegar for about 2 weeks. Then we remove the peels and transfer the liquid to a bottle with a spray nozzle, you will then have a super effective natural and organic cleanser!
Grapefruit
Did you know that half a grapefruit contains about 50% of the recommended daily dose of vitamin C?
Grapefruit is also good for heart health, helps in the production of collagen and gives the skin a radiant complexion! At the grocery store, opt for a heavy, firm and colorful grapefruit, the heavier it is, the juicier it will be, the more colorful it is, the sweeter it will be. Use grapefruit in your marinades, replacing lemon juice in vinaigrettes, as a supreme in your salads or squeezed in a cocktail.
Mandarin
Did you know that mandarines are low in calories and very refreshing since they are made up of 85% water?
Mandarin can replace orange in most recipes, you can choose from different varieties which each have distinct flavor touches, Royal mandarin has a semi-acid, semi-sweet flavor while Honey mandarin is, you guessed it, very sweet! At the grocery store, opt for mandarins that are heavy, firm and with a perfect skin . It will keep for a week at room temperature and up to two weeks in the fridge!
