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New studies continue to reveal scores of health benefits that fresh citrus provides. Americans are becoming increasingly aware of the link between nutrition and reducing the risk of disease. While most people know that eating the right foods in the proper amounts is essential for good health, a growing body of evidence suggests that certain foods containing vitamin C, fiber, folate and other vitamins and minerals may be especially beneficial to maintaining personal wellness. Hundreds of studies have been conducted on the nutrients found in citrus fruit, including orange juice, and the role these nutrients play in reducing the risk…

Florida oranges are the perfect addition to healthy school lunches for your kids. Each day parents struggle to find healthy foods that their kids will eat to put in school lunches. Kids want sweet treats that taste good, and parents want kids to eat healthy foods that will give their bodies and brains the nutrition they need to function well. Oranges will make both kids and parents happy. Naturally sweet and delicious oranges are also full of Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Iron which will help kids stay healthy, alert and focused throughout the long school day. Iron is especially…

During the winter months after January, you can find citrus fruits like lemons, grapefruit, oranges and limes. Many people eat citrus fruits for breakfast and before they exercise – this helps to provide them with strength and energy. Now, you can find citrus fruits being served during other mealtimes as well. A lot of cooks use the juice to place in their food. Fruit salads, fruit juices and fruit smoothies are among the ways you can consume citrus fruits. Citrus and exercise are two great factors for staying healthy. You need both for different reasons. With exercising, you know you…

There are more uses for Florida oranges than just peeling one to eat or drinking a glass of processed orange juice. In fact, there is nothing any better than fresh Florida oranges you peel and cut yourself while creating a naturally sweet and delicious fruit salad. While you can certainly buy fruit salads in the grocery store or delicatessen, you have no way of knowing the ingredients in those salads which many times contain additional sugar that is unnecessary. If you want to provide your family with the freshest and healthiest fruit salads, buy fresh Florida oranges with other healthy…

Summer is coming, and if you want to get bathing suit ready in a hurry you need to keep your kitchen stocked with Florida oranges. Florida oranges are a sweet snack that you can enjoy instead of eating ice cream, candy, or cake. Cutting out just a couple hundred calories from your daily diet will let you lose weight without even changing your diet or exercising more. Of course exercising more and making better food choices will help you lose weight, but you really can lose weight just by substituting Florida oranges or other citrus fruits for the snacks you’re…

Summer will be here before you know it, and Indian River citrus fruit can help you get in the best possible shape for summer. Indian River grapefruit and oranges are the perfect way to satisfy your cravings for sweet treats without ruining your sensible diet. With most pieces of fruit having less than one hundred calories a piece of Indian River fruit is great for dessert or for snacks. Since citrus fruit is packed with fiber eating Indian River citrus fruit will help you stay full between meals or overnight so that you won’t be tempted to grab an unhealthy…