Kelly Park Rock Springs. âcrystal clear springsâ. This 248-acre Orange County park is built around one of the Apopka areaâs crystal clear springs. As its name suggests, Rock Springs bubbles up from a cleft in a rock outcropping and, instead of spreading out into a pool, becomes a swiftly running stream that quickly slows to a meander.
Dates. Hindi Name: Khajoor. A type of stoned fruit that is available fresh or dried and is grown widely in desert areas. Dates are a staple food in the Middle East. They are sweet and chewy. They come in a cylindrical shape and have a wrinkled texture. Usage. Dates are either consumed directly like a dry fruit or used as seasonings in sweets, puddings, cakes and many other recipes. In some countries, they are also used in preparing vinegar oil and non-alcoholic drinks.
Available both fresh and dried, dates can be substituted for raisins in baked goods, combined with nuts and rolled oats in granola or used as a sweet counterpoint in chicken- or lamb-based stews. Deglet noor dates are the most commonly consumed variety in the United States, but other types like Medjool and Khala dates are equally nutritious. Dietary Fiber A 1/4-cup serving of dried or fresh dates contains 3 grams of dietary fiber. This amount supplies 14 percent of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recommended daily allowance of fiber for adult men and women following a 2,000-calorie diet.