Like all machines, the human body requires fuel to run. The better the fuel, the more energy it will produce. A healthy diet is the key to a more enjoyable life, both at work and at play. It can also greatly reduce the risk of countless ailments and illnesses. Unfortunately, most Americans do not eat the way they should. How do we know this? Because most of us are overweight and millions more suffer from obesity-related diseases.
Nearly one-third of Americans are officially obese, while two-thirds are merely overweight. Our ever expanding national waistband has caused a shocking increase in chronic conditions that are highly correlated to sudden weight gain, such as Type 2 diabetes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Obesity is now the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S.
Where did we go wrong?
Believe it or not, it isn’t entirely our fault. Yes, we deserve most of the blame, since we’re obviously in charge of what we eat. But the main reason why folks are getting fatter is because they’re eating more meals outside of the home. With more people working, both men and women, Americans are busier than ever. As a result, it is often necessary to grab a quick meal or a
snack on the go. Isn’t that why they invented the drive-thru?
Sadly, these quick, fast foods are often high in calories and low in essential nutrients. Not surprisingly, many Americans do not get the vitamins and minerals they need on regular basis. In other words, they’re getting low-quality fuel that cannot power them through the day. That’s one of the reasons energy drinks are so popular these days. Average people are more tired than ever because of their nutrient-deprived diets. Therefore, they imbibe sugar-laden drinks to give them a quick boost of energy. Fortunately, there is an easier way to fill the fissures and growing gaps in the American diet.
Back to basics
The term “
healthy snacking” might seem like an oxymoron, but it wasn’t always that way. Long before Americans binged on potato chips, pretzels, ice cream, and other unhealthy snacks, they actually enjoyed citrus fruits as a snack.
Oranges and
grapefruit could be found at most markets and were top sellers. People packed them in lunch boxes and brown paper bags and enjoyed them at work and at school.
The benefits
Dietary fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, and vitamin A are just a few of the minerals, macro-nutrients, and vitamins that most Americans do not get enough of each day. Oranges, grapefruit, and other citrus fruits are packed with all of them. They are an important part of any healthy diet, but only one in five Americans eats the recommended 2 servings of fruit each day. Our advice, Start eating fruit as a snack! One orange and half a grapefruit a day is all you need to improve your health and start losing weight today!
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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