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Getting more healthy citrus fruit and citrus juice into your daily meals has never been easier. Whip up a healthy citrus fruit smoothie for breakfast, for dessert, or for a quick snack throughout the day and you will be getting all the nutritional benefits of a full serving of citrus fruit without the mess of eating a whole fruit. Making smoothies is easy because you can put almost anything you like into a smoothie. Here are some tips on how to make fast and easy citrus fruit smoothies: Substitute citrus fruit juice for water in smoothie recipes – Just a…

Even though it’s known to modern people mostly for its tourism attractions the vast and beautiful “sunshine state” of Florida boasts a rich history and fascinating heritage. Citrus fruit, especially the Florida native Honeybell tangelo, is an integral part of the history of Florida, and makes up a huge part of the business that takes place in Florida. Florida is one of the most culturally rich and diverse areas in the United States. Florida’s mix of influences including Spanish, French, English, and Caribbean, give it a distinct cultural flavor unlike any in the world. Florida is also a state for…

When it comes to citrus fruit people know that Florida produces some of the finest citrus fruit around, but people who really love food know that the best citrus fruit, in Florida or outside of it, is Indian River citrus fruit. Consistently chefs, gourmet food writers, and consumers who love citrus fruit name Indian River citrus fruit as their favorite citrus fruit. Around the world people will pay premium prices to have Indian River grapefruits and oranges sent to them because Indian River fruit tastes so much better than other fruit. If you want to have the best tasting and…

Only about one-third of Americans manage to incorporate five servings of fruits and vegetables into their diets each day, which is what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends. How do we do that? The best way to add this healthy fruit group to our eating patterns is to do it in its natural form, i.e. fresh. Although the dried, frozen, and canned versions are indeed healthy, something is always lost in the packaging and processing of fruits and vegetables. More often than not, the water is condensed, which results in a much higher sugar content for fruits. That’s why…

Buying fresh Florida oranges by the case is much more cost effective than buying them at the grocery store, but many people do not buy cases because they do not think they would eat all the oranges in the case before they go bad. You can buy cases of oranges and keep them fresh or preserve them to save money and to get high quality oranges. Here are some tips that you can use to keep your Florida oranges and other citrus fruits fresh for longer: Put the oranges in the fridge – Leave a few oranges in a bowl…

If you are having house guests this holiday season you can wow your guests at breakfast as well as at dinner with a few simple ingredients and a gorgeous presentation. You will need a box of assorted citrus fruit for cooking and at least one citrus fruit gift basket for presentation. Using citrus fruit baskets is an easy way to make your breakfast table look great and give your guests the chance to grab a healthy breakfast if they do not want a big breakfast. Make sure that you have both Florida oranges and grapefruits on the table for breakfast.…