Right now is the best time to eat them, too.
But there are many other more interesting seasonal varieties, which are only available for a short time.
January through February is prime time for these healthy, flavor-packed dynamos.
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They’re also highly aromatic and super sweet.
What makes them unique is their dark-colored pigmentation from the anthocyanins within.
Lycopene may play a role in preventing heart disease, cancer, andmacular degeneration.
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That’s a big reason why it is so uncommon to find it out of season.
“You’re never going to find anything bigger citrus-wise in the grocery store,” Smith says.
Seedless and easy to peel, the fruit has a lot of health perks, too.
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Tangelos fit in the low-FODMAP diet, while some other citrus fruits, like grapefruit, don’t."
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