Fresh Navel Oranges for Your Health
Americans are often mocked for being loud, gauche, and uncultured. But those are merely stereotypes. Some folks fit that shoe and others do not. Then there is the weight issue. Perceptions and opinions are subjective, but scales don’t lie. Americans are fat! In fact, we are the fattest humans on earth.
It’s nothing to be proud of, of course. We were once a fit people. From colonial times well into the twentieth century, Americans stayed in shape. And they didn’t need health clubs, exercise equipment, special pills or diets to do so. They simply lived their lives. Where have we gone wrong?
In an advanced society, it is all but impossible to accurately assign blame. There are simply too many probable suspects. When it comes to weight gain, we have fast food, technology, high fructose corn syrup, etc. The list is never ending. But we have to start somewhere, so let’s talk about the American diet.
In a word, it is disgraceful. Americans are eating more junk food than ever. This includes fast food, processed food, and snack food. What is the one common thread? All of these popular food sources involve shortcuts. They use artificial ingredients and unhealthy preparation methods to create a form of food suited for our fast-paced American lifestyle.
Whatever happened to fresh food? Whether organic or regular, fresh food is available in every supermarket in the country. Navel oranges and other popular fruits can be found almost anywhere. Why do people choose junk food over navel oranges, for instance?
That is a difficult question to answer. But we do know that the unhealthy alternative is literally killing them. Obesity is now the number one form of preventable death in the United States. Risk of cancer, heart disease, and type II diabetes all increase as people pack on the pounds.
What are the benefits of fresh navel oranges? Fresh fruit is one of the healthiest foods on earth. Citrus fruits in particular are chockfull of vitamins and minerals. They are also fat, sodium, and cholesterol free.
One obvious benefit of navel oranges is dietary fiber. The orange is famous for its vitamin C, but few people are aware of the fact that they are also a good source of fiber. We mention fiber not only because of its many health benefits, but because only one-third of Americas get enough of it each day.
Why is fiber important? Fiber improves digestion by encouraging healthy and regular bowel movements. Studies have also shown that high fiber diets may reduce the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer, particularly prostate cancer. Navel oranges have around fifteen percent of the recommended daily dosage of fiber.
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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