Even though eating is something all of us do every day, people are more confused than ever about their diets. According to a recent survey commissioned by the International Food Information Council Foundation, those polled said it was easier to figure out their taxes than it was to determine what they should eat on a daily basis. That’s really saying something considering the fact that the U.S. tax code is infamously anfractuous and that it contains more than four million words! So, what’s the problem? Anyone with two eyes and two ears knows that Americans are getting fatter. Over the…
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You love sweets, there’s no getting around it. But maybe you’re on a diet. Or maybe you just prefer to eat sensibly and well. So, what food comes direct from Mother Nature fat-free, sodium-free and cholesterol-free? The answer: tangerines! Not only do tangerines provide a sweet alternative to cakes, cookies and candy, they also provide nutrients your body will thank you for. How about a daily, mouthwatering dose of Vitamins A, C, E, K and several B vitamins? Or what about a few health-sustaining minerals like calcium, iron, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium and zinc? And, while we’re at it, why not…
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It’s that time of year again, the time when everyone is conscious of how much weight they gained over the holidays and wants to get fit again. Indian River fruit is the perfect food to help you get back to the weight where you want to be. Succulent Indian River fruit is sweet and delicious but low in calorie and high in fiber, which can help you lose weight. Losing weight after eating cookies, cake, candy and other high fat and high calorie foods with abandon throughout the holiday season can be very difficult, but when you eat delicious Indian…
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Swimsuit season is around the corner and now is the time to start losing that winter weight to get ready for bathing suits and summer dresses. Adding Temple oranges to your diet can really help you shed those winter pounds and get back into shape for spring and summer. Temple oranges are the only type of orange that is available from February through early spring and they are the perfect snack to help you get in shape. Temple oranges are actually a hybrid fruit that was created by cross breeding a mandarin orange and a sweet orange, and the result…
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Founded on July 1, 1946, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a federal agency that guards public health and safety through education, information, and recommendations on critical health decisions in the United States. Although it was originally established to fight communicable diseases like malaria, the organization has spent most of its time and money in recent years battling non-infectious conditions, particularly obesity. The agency’s Healthy People 2010 Program was aimed at increasing the number of fresh fruits and vegetables in the average American’s diet. The goal was to get at least half of the country to eat…
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Start a new tradition this year and give fruit baskets instead of basket of chocolate for Easter. Even though it’s traditional to give baskets of chocolate and sweet treats for Easter more and more people are looking for healthier alternatives to help children eat better and to help fight childhood obesity. Fruit baskets that are full of fresh oranges, tangerines and other fruits are just as sweet as baskets of chocolate but the natural sucrose in citrus fruit is easy for the body to break down and use for fuel. Refined sugar is nearly impossible for the body to break…
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You don’t have to give up sweets in order to eat healthy. You just need to need healthy sweets like Indian River citrus fruit. Naturally sweet and delicious Indian River citrus fruits like Honeybells, tangerines, and navel oranges are gourmet treats that everyone loves and that everyone can enjoy, even if they want to give up sugar or can’t eat refined sugar. Indian River citrus fruit is easy to order and will be delivered right to your door so you can enjoy seasonal sweet and tasty citrus fruit throughout the year. Low calorie Indian River citrus fruit is the perfect…
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Honeybell tangelos just might offer you the perfect mixture of delicious tastes, nutritional impact, and easy to use convenience. Honeybells aren’t the most famous fruit, but among those who really value their fresh citrus fruit, this tangy, tantalizing fruit hybrid combination is a definite favorite. Honeybells are Easy to Pack Anyone who’s packed or carried fresh fruit any kind of distance knows that fresh citrus fruit frequently gets mashed up, bruised, or battered in transport. Though that doesn’t always affect the taste, it can make eating the fruit pulp a messy, sticky affair. The Honeybell doesn’t suffer from any such…
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Americans are always on the lookout for a quick solution. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing. At times, quick solutions are the best kinds. At other times, we tend to miss something important in our haste. In this article we will discuss so-called superfoods? What are they? The term superfood is a neologism that is used to describe any food that provides seemingly preternatural healthy benefits. In recent years, fruits like the mangosteen and the acai berry have been the focus of countless dietary discussions. According to the experts, these superfoods not only satisfy our daily nutritional requirements,…
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This winter fight off common colds and viruses by eating honey tangerines. After the holidays it’s common for people to get sick. Depression usually sets in after the holidays and there is a general feeling of being let down once the excitement of Christmas is over. That depression can also depress the immune system, making it more likely that you’ll pick up germs. In addition, the rich high calorie and high fat food that people tend to eat through the holidays can leave you feeling unwell and leave your body to the mercy of colds and the flu. Once you…