Lychee nuts
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Lychee nuts
| Mon, 07-12-2004 - 1:17pm |
Have you ever tried them? It's a sweet, wonderful fruit, and if you like kiwi then you'll probably like lychees. Anyway, they are ripe American grown (California, Florida) from June-July and I found some in the store over the weekend. I just learned that 15 lychee nuts have only 100 calories, 1 gram fat, and they are exceptionally high in vitamin C. If you see them in your store, this might be a food find you'd enjoy.
Vitamin C in Fruits
Fruits with the most vitamin C, in order, are
Strawberries
Oranges
Kiwi
Lychees
Canteloupe
Mangoes
Gooseberries
Grapefruit
Raspberries
Pineapple (The American Dietetic Association, 1995)
With defference to the person who doesn't like canteloupe, oh gosh...I love all of these! Of course, I love fresh fruit generally and this is, doubtless, my favorite time of year!!!
Forte

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I know, I know....
Amy ;)
*sigh*
Amanda
I like the champagne mango too: the smaller, yellow (when ripe) ones...right?! Those I can find for 79 cents right now, but yes the regular mango are just a quarter each. I like papaya, but not alone (it has to be made into something). I make a mean papaya mango salsa with cilantro, red onion, garlic (and pineapple, if I have it). Goes great with fish, especially....and so low in calories as to be ridiculous.
I've never been to Barbados...sounds like fun!
forte
It WAS fun. Speaking of mango salsas, I made one with mango, cukes, cilantro, onion and a little orange juice. Had it with grilled chicken and OH BOY it was yummy. Something about the texture of papayas turn me off. They are slimy like Okra (PUKE).
I did not see the Dateline show, but have been hearing/seeing the buzz about artificial sweeteners and the link to eating problems, because they trick your brain into wanting more sweet stuff, so you consume more food. Fortunately, that is not the case for me, but if I have bread, or a bagel or a bowl of cereal, I become a processed flour nightmare. The minute it hits my mouth, I can't get enough.
Anyone ELSE ever eat FOUR bowls of Cookie Crisp ??? Hmmmmm?
Amy
Amy
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