Americans have a problem with food. In short, we eat too much of it. When and where our diets went wrong is a matter of some debate. But the scales certainly don’t lie. Americans are now the fattest people on the face of the earth. Two-thirds of her citizens are overweight, while a full third are officially obese. If it were simply a matter of aesthetics, nobody would pay it much mind. But obesity is now the number one cause of preventable death in the United States, ahead of smoking. The condition dramatically increases the risk of heart disease, type…
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Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. When you add some of the best varieties of Florida citrus to your diet you will love eating healthy. Replacing sweet snacks and refined sugar with delicious Florida citrus fruit is a fantastic way to eat a healthier diet and get fit. When you eat processed or refined sugar your body can’t break down that sugar. That sugar ends up being stored in your body and causing a lot of different health problems. By replacing the sweet snacks that you love with naturally sweet citrus fruit like navel oranges and Clementines you can…
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The evidence continues to confirm what most citrus lovers already know. A healthy diet with generous portions of citrus reduces the risk of serious illnesses. New information also reveals how vital healthy eating habits are to our children. Did you know that student test scores improve dramatically when children eat a healthy breakfast? Breakfast plays a key role in improving a child’s academic performance, as well as their overall health; yet, 12% of U.S. school children skip this important meal. So how do we teach children about the importance of a nutritious diet? Studies show that if parents start their…
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You can look younger and have better looking skin just from eating delicious Honeybells and other citrus fruits. Citrus fruits like oranges, grapefruits, and Honeybells are packed with antioxidants, which are nature’s weapon against aging. If you want to look younger and have smoother, wrinkle free skin you do not need to spend hundreds of dollars on expensive creams. Add more citrus fruit to your diet, drink more water, and get plenty of sleep and you will be amazed at the difference in your skin. Honeybells and other citrus fruits can help you have younger looking, smoother skin because they…
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The tangerine is great because there are many health benefits to eating and snacking on tangerines. There are many major nutrients that can be found in a tangerine and there is a lot of research that backs the health benefits of eating the tangerine fruit. Because the tangerine is in the same family as oranges both citrus fruits share a lot of the same kinds of health benefits. For example, both of these fruits are an amazing source of Vitamin C and can provide 100 percent of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin C that you are supposed to get.…
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While it is inevitable that everyone needs to snack in between meals, the key is learning how to consume healthy snacks. One way to do that is choose Florida oranges instead of reaching for a piece of cake or box of cookies. Do not be fooled-it will not be easy, but you have to make up your mind to control your weight by reach for a Florida orange instead of a snack full of empty calories. Even if you don’t have a weight problem at the present time, you want to remember that as you age your metabolism will slow…
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This winter you can avoid catching colds and the flu by eating plenty of navel oranges. Like grapefruits and other citrus fruits navel oranges are packed with Vitamin C, which will help your immune system stay strong and healthy. The stronger you are before flu season starts the less likely it is that you will catch a lot of the colds and flu that will be going around. This is especially important if you work with the public, or if you have kids at home who can bring in germs from schools or playgrounds. Get healthy now, and then stay…
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Honey tangerines and other citrus fruits can get you fit this winter. After the winter holidays are over millions of people go on diets trying to lose those holiday pounds and get ready for revealing spring and summer clothing. But it can be very difficult to give up all the sweets and rich drinks that are found absolutely everywhere during the holiday season. After eating sweets and rich foods for many weeks your body becomes somewhat addicted to the rush that comes from processed sugar. However, since your body can’t break down processed sugar for energy very well most of…
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This year make a commitment to get healthy by starting a healthy birthday celebration. Instead of having a sugar laden cake celebrate your birthday with a sweet citrus treat and some fresh citrus fruit. Instead of using candy and cookies for party favors order a large citrus fruit assortment and give out fresh citrus fruit as party favors. Instead of sugary sodas serve citrus juice enhanced smoothies or light, refreshing fresh citrus fruit punch. Candied orange and grapefruit peels are great as garnishes for many different kinds of treats, including drinks and pies. If you do not want to give…
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If you’re having trouble sticking to your New Year’s resolution to eat healthy and lose weight Temple oranges are here to help you stay on track. Sweet and delicious Temple oranges have less than 80 calories per fruit and the delicious taste will help you continue to make healthy food choices and stay on your diet. This is the time of year when many people start to lose their resolve and go off their healthy diets, but you can continue to stick to your diet without going hungry or giving up sweets if you add some Temple oranges to your…