Citrus in Nutrition (1943, sound)

[Music] thank you in 1811 Captain Porter dictated to the ship's writer and historic letter addressed to the Secretary of the Navy based on his own experience in keeping fighting men well and fit experience gained while fighting pirate fleets off North Africa as Captain Porter correctly stated scurvy is due to the lack of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet today we know that these Foods furnace is scurvy preventing vitamin C in which the official Navy ration of Porter's day was deficient in his letter Captain Porter said in the Mediterranean for opportunities of providing fresh fruits for the crew were not so frequent my vessel was constantly supplied with lemon juice by which means my men were never affected by scurvy he said further Beyond a doubt the most powerful remedy for this complaint is lemons or limes with which the hospital Department should always be supplied the Navy ration of 1811 was composed of foods which would keep on Long voyages salt pork cheese heart attack molasses today we know that these dry Foods furnish plenty of energy or calories protein calcium iron vitamin A and vitamin B but lack the element which prevents scurvy Captain Porter recommended to the Navy that lemons be added to this diet because he had found that lemons prevented scurvy this preventive element in lemons is known today as Vitamin C as essential as it is Vitamin C is not the only vitamin required in the diet the need for good nutrition has not changed since Porter's time but it is better understood today nutrition authorities now recommend that certain foods rich in all the essentials be eaten every day milk fresh or canned and cheese all rich in protein and calcium oranges lemons grapefruit Tomatoes raw cabbage or Salad vegetables some raw some cooked chiefly to furnish vitamin A potatoes and other vegetables and fruits in season to give bulk and additional vitamins and minerals bread and cereal whole grain products or enriched white bread and flour these for energy and vitamin B AIT poultry or fish dried beans peas or nuts as sources of protein and the vitamin B complex butter and other vitamin Rich spreads such as margarine and peanut butter for more energy eggs to supply protein fats vitamins and minerals particularly iron these are the foods that make up the adequate diet of the government's nutrition program eat foods from these groovy day plan meals to include them for good nutrition the typical breakfast of toast and coffee is an example of poor nutrition lacking in energy and in vitamins to improve it add a whole grain cereal milk eggs now we have adequate energy to begin the day's work and a good start on our mineral and vitamin quarters but we need to add the morning glass of orange juice to supply vitamin C another typically inadequate meal is the meat potato and bread habit each a wholesome food but as a meal short on vitamins green and yellow vegetables properly cooked put life and color vitamins and minerals into this far better meal good nutrition also approves this new use of an old favorite lemonade as average with a meal another appetizing way to get vitamin C a hot dog and a bottle of pop for lunch maybe all right on circus day but as a regular diet it falls far short of good nutrition pack a lunch with a punch to safeguard the health and vitality of both worker and school child whole wheat or enriched bread sandwiches with meat or cheese eggs milk and fruit particularly oranges make an energy and vitamin filled lunchbox many lunchmakers cut the orange in quarters or partially peel it for the convenience of the hurried worker an orange is the ideal sweet to top off The Lunchbox meal Ice Cold Lemonade in The Lunchbox is a double duty drink that quenches first and knocks out fatigue you can be sure this vacuum always comes back empty the worker who wants his lemonade oftener brings a small bottle of sweetened lemon juice from home he has it handy for mixing his own whenever he wants it he just adds water and serves himself no meals are more carefully planned and checked than those of our fighting men that's why you find oranges and lemons in the front lines doing vitamin guard Duty for health at the same time that Captain Porter was obtaining lemons from the Mediterranean countries Spanish missionaries were planting The Groves of oranges and lemons in California's Sunny Foot Hills and Valleys a new industry grew up that makes these fresh fruits available to American tables the year around both summer and winter expert Pickers clip the oranges and lemons which contribute vitamins in their natural form to the nation's diet scientific care ensures fruit of an outstanding quality and flavor the fruit is brought to the packing house the large Airy structure with a specially designed machinery and trained workers here the dust of the Grove yields to a bath of soap and water revolving brushes scrub it bright and clean now a rinse in Clear Water brings out the full beauty of golden skins warmed air dries the fruit then conveyor belts carry it to the grading tables here Keen eyes and skillful fingers sort the fruit into the various grades none but gloved hands touch the fruit from Grove to shipping box only fruit of the finest quality meeting all the high requirements of sun kissed may go to the trademarking machine like Sterling on Silver the name sun kissed on the skin of oranges and on the wraps of lemons is a guarantee of uniformly good and dependable quality sizing rollers sort the oranges into 10 sizes and drop them into bins size 200 means the 200 oranges are packed in a box the quality is the same whether the fruit is large or small sizes vary with the season sometimes large sometimes small oranges are more plentiful the most plentiful size is usually the Best Buy Packers wearing soft gloves wrap the fruit in tissue and place it in the shipping container at every stage the fruit receives the greatest care lemons are prepared for market with the same care given oranges the specially equipped cars maintained at proper temperatures both winter and summer carry California's golden fruit to Market these fruits once luxuries are now staple foods contributing their healthful freshness to Every Family Market Basket every day in the year they may be served in many tempting ways California oranges are firm meated easy to peel and section with a sharp knife remove all skin and white inner covering cut on each side of the dividing membrane so that sections may be easily lifted out these sections are the base for many tempting fruit cups fresh fruit salads and desserts as you can readily see California oranges are easy to slice again use a sharp knife salad Maker's attention to keep cut fruits apples bananas pears peaches avocados from discoloring dip them in lemon juice this easy to make orange apple salad embodies color freshness and flavor this all orange salad a winter or summer fresh fruit favorite brings more vitamin C to the table a three salad plate makes a tempting balanced main course for a meatless meal this one includes potato salad and a pepper ring egg and cucumber salad and a pear stuffed with cream cheese and nuts circled by orange slices as good to eat as to look at is this novel orange and meat salad bowl serve as a buffet main course be sure greens are crisp again color flavor freshness in this fruit salad bowl of peach pear raspberries and orange wholesome natural fruit sugars make it a pleasing dessert salad lemon juice is a natural ever ready to serve salad dressing good on lettuce with or without sugar or salt lemon juice is the preferred tart flavor to give both freshness and zest to all salad dressings lemon French dressing oil lemon juice salt sugar paprika puts this combination vegetable salad into the higher brackets of good eating a salad secret well known to chefs toss until dressing blends with every piece with this orange cottage cheese and grape salad some will like lemon French dressing some will like lemon mayonnaise this salad may be the main course of a supper or luncheon meal a fruit of many uses the lemon brings out hidden flavors in fish Meats beverages vegetables and fruits for decorative garnishes cut lemon with a sharp knife and scissors into plain or fancy slices for flavor offer juice providing quarters a sharp knife prepares these quickly like salt and pepper lemon is an essential seasoning all fish and other Seafoods call for lemon tartness ah here comes the tea pass the lemon quarters lemon with tea hot or iced needs nothing else it's the smart way to serve tea iced tea with lemon is as refreshing as a cool breeze on a warm day a lemon quarter adds Tang freshness and more vitamin C to tomato juice try it with other fruit and vegetable juices somehow melon seems sweeter and more flavorful with a dash of lemon juice see how easily it is done this lemon garnished vegetable plate is a healthful well-planned main dish for the meatless menu serve many like it baked potato spinach asparagus carrot strips and tomatoes stuffed with cottage cheese introduce your family to a surprise whipped sweet potatoes in orange shells so easy to make they fit into any meal whip the cooked sweet potatoes until fluffy with butter salt and plenty of orange juice it's the day's yellow vegetable oranges and sweet potatoes like butter Proclaim their richness in vitamin A by their yellow color Thrifty grandmother flavored many of her dishes with orange and lemon peels it is easy to grate clear skin California oranges and lemons on this type of grater with light Strokes take off just the outer peel but none of the white the outer peel holds the oils which give flavor and fragrance use grated orange and lemon peel in breads cakes pies sauces and desserts with orange juice orange peel is used here to flavor orange honey nut bread lemon meringue pie mothers try them from the kitchen front meltingly tender golden filling mountains of meringue the flavor secret is to add freshly squeezed lemon juice to the hot cooked filling as it comes off the stove a fluted orange cup is easy to make if you do it this way divide the fruit in halves by making zigzag cuts to Center separate and remove meat from shells you too can create a picture like this out of everyday fruit served in this fluted shell this one adds grapes and apples to the base of orange sections another picture with Foods a fluted melon half holding orange sections and melon balls a grape cluster and leaves complete the study fresh orange juice over other fruits berries bananas pears peaches here's a simple quick to serve appetizer or dessert The Sweet Spot on the year-round menu is orange Ambrosia orange slices sprinkled with coconut some add sugar but these oranges are sugar sweet themselves would you like a glass of fresh lemonade first step is to keep plenty of lemons around the house and A good rule is to buy them buy the Dozen one lemon to a glass ensures good flavor and puts a lot of vitamin C into this good habit drink sweetened to taste and Ice till it's frosty add lemon slices mint sprigs if you like and cherries for color one glass two glasses drink all you wish plain lemon and water the first thing in the morning is a fine way to drink your daily Health like Captain Porter's Sailors This Modern young woman believes in having her lemon ration every day orange juice should always be served full strength and fresh it loses flavor when it stands it is easy to prepare on this type of extractor serve it every day it replenishes the vitamin C which the body uses up rapidly and does not store Through The Years oranges and lemons have played their part in keeping men they provide Essentials of good nutrition for strong bodies and to make young bodies grow strong now more than ever before these golden fruits are recognized for their contribution to the health of our nation foreign