the capacity for vigorous activity; available power: I eat chocolate to get quick energy. an adequate or abundant amount of such power: I seem to have no energy these days. Often, energies. a feeling of tension caused or seeming to be caused by an excess of such power: to work off one's energies at tennis.
If you use mandarin oranges, look for the oranges canned in juice because they contain far less sugar than oranges canned in syrup. In addition to eating them plain, mandarin oranges complement the taste of grilled meat, as well. Combine chopped mandarin oranges with red onions, diced jalapeno and lime juice. similar amount of canned mandarin oranges provides about 34 milligrams of vitamin C. Mandarin oranges contain significantly more vitamin A than clementines, which have only a trace amount.
These oranges were first discovered in 1976 at Hacienda Cara Cara in Venezuela (hence the name) and are now grown in California. Theyâre a type of navel orange thatâs a cross between the Washington and Brazilian Bahia navel oranges. The seedless orange has reddish-pink flesh and a sweet yet tangy flavor similar to cranberries, strawberries and raspberries. Theyâre available December through April. Nutrition Facts. One medium cara cara orange has 80 calories, 19 grams of carbs, and 3 grams of fiber. Itâs an excellent source of the antioxidants vitamin A and C and a good source of folate. Cara cara oranges also contain a powerful antioxidant know as lycopene, which helps give them their gorgeous hue.