An EGD may be performed therapeutically to control bleeding, remove tumors or polyps (growths), dilate narrowed areas in the upper GI tract (for example, esophagus), remove foreign objects, perform laser therapy, and place a percutaneous gastrostomy tube (a tube used for tube feeding into the stomach).
Navel oranges ripen in the winter and into the spring and early summer, while Valencia oranges begin ripening in the spring and are harvested through the summer. Mandarin Mandarins are more tolerant of cooler temperatures than are many varieties of sweet orange, and they require only moderate heat to ripen well, making them, along with lemons and limes, well suited to northern climates and cool coastal locales.
Plus, eating seasonally encourages a diverse diet, is often more economical, and harmonizes with natureâs production cycle. If you would like to print out a list of Florida agricultural products that are being harvested this month, select the link under the image at the right. Add the products to your grocery shopping list and enjoy fresh Florida produce at its peak. These Florida items should currently be available in your grocery store; if you donât see these items, ask your store manager.