Avoid the Flu with Florida Oranges

Florida oranges are a great weapon against winter illnesses. This year concern is high about contracting the flu. The H1N1 virus is running rampant and people are being extra cautious about protecting themselves from being exposed to colds and the flu. Florida oranges are packed full of Vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals that give your body the nutritional boost it needs to fight off illnesses like colds or the flu. Washing your hands often and staying away from people who are ill are good ways to avoid catching the flu but once you have been exposed to it the best way to not get sick is to make sure that your body is strong enough to fight off whatever illness starts attacking your body.

Studies have shown that Florida orange juice is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. For every calorie of orange or orange juice consumed you are getting a burst of the vitamins and minerals that will boost your immune system and make sure your body is working efficiently to fight off illness. You already know that Vitamin C is one of the best immune system boosters that you can get. But you may not know that Folate, which also is in Florida oranges and Florida orange juice, helps your body make healthy new cells. Those healthy new cells will replace any cells that die off as a result of the virus attacking your body and fight back against illness. Oranges are also rich in Vitamin B6, which helps the body make more while blood cells. White blood cells are the blood cells that actively attack infection, so boosting your white cell production is like creating an army to attack the flu.

There is no need to overboard trying to protect yourself from getting sick this winter. The plain fact is that nearly everyone will get a cold or the flu this winter. What you can do is take sensible precautions to prevent yourself from getting sick like eating a healthy diet, getting enough exercise, and pumping up your immune system by eating a Florida orange or drinking Florida orange juice every day. You can significantly lower your risk of getting sick, and significantly raise your chances of fighting off the flu quickly if you do get it by eating delicious oranges or drinking at least eight ounces of orange juice every day. Stock up on oranges now to stay healthy all winter long.

Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves

At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.

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