People are supposed to consume a minimum of five fresh servings of fruit and vegetables each and every day. Unfortunately, most Americans fall short of that mark…and it isn’t even close! Only about a third of us eat apples, oranges, and tomatoes on a regular basis. More often than not, folks are replacing these salubrious snacks with ones that are charitably referred to as “junk.” Packed with fat, salt, and sugar, these “foods” provide little more than fast energy. In other words, we digest and expend the calories they contain in short order. That’s why a bag of potato chips…
All posts in Healthy Eating
-
Continue Reading
If you want to stay healthy this winter stock up on navel oranges now. The trick to staying healthy no matter how bad the winter weather is and no matter how many people around you get sick is to build up your immune system and keep it strong for the entire winter. If your immune system stays strong your body can naturally fight off colds and the flu no matter how many times you’re exposed to it. When winter comes illness is everywhere. At work, at home, out shopping, anywhere you go you’re risking exposure to others who are sick…
-
Continue Reading
America is not a healthy nation, or at least not as healthy as it once was. Life expectancy is a fairly standard and accurate measure of the health of a nation. Due to medical advances and a rising standard of living, each generation of Americans has lived longer than their parents did since the statistic was first recorded over two centuries ago. But according to the results of a recent study, American life expectancy will fall for the first time in history. Younger generations may very well be the first Americans to live shorter lives than their parents. Doctors believe…
-
Continue Reading
As more people become health-conscious, they look for other ways to satisfy their cravings for sweets. No matter how much a person tries, they will always feel the need-at east occasionally-for sweets. For many this translates into an overconsumption of things such as cakes, candies, cookies and other sweets full of empty calories. Fortunately for others they satisfy their cravings for sweets by eating healthy Florida oranges either in whole or in other forms. Unfortunately not enough people have discovered the significance Florida oranges can have on their overall health, and as such they have not even begun to tap…
-
Continue Reading
Are you ready for a healthy change? No matter what your style, healthy citrus fruit baskets will fit right into your lifestyle. Change isn’t always bad, in fact it’s a necessary part of life. For many of us, the new decade will bring a change in our eating habits, in the way we exercise, and the way we manage our bodies and our lives. There are so many choices put before us by the health and exercise industry, with so many alternatives from which to select, that making the right choices can seem downright intimidating, if not hopeless. In times…
-
Continue Reading
If you want to start off the new year by making a resolution you’ll actually want to keep make a resolution to eat more Honeybell tangelos this year. Honeybell tangelos are a delicious fruit that is only available for about a month each year. From late December through early February you can gorge on sweet and delicious Honeybell tangelos without worrying about ruining your diet because these healthy citrus fruits have only about 50 calories. They are full of naturally sweet juice and are famous for the amount of juice that they produce. All year long fans of citrus fruit…
-
Continue Reading
What is it about the first juicy bite of a perfectly ripened citrus fruit that is so unmistakably gratifying? Well of course the flavorful juice is your first instinct, but have you ever heard the facts about why that citrus fruit does more for you then just satisfy your craving for a tasty snack. You have grown up learning that eating fruit is a healthy snack alternative, but what are the health benefits that citrus fruit actually provides for your body. It turns out that the savory treats provide a multitude of benefits to many different aspects of your health,…
-
Continue Reading
You can fight common infections at home by eating more Honeybells and other citrus fruits. Serious infections often require antibiotics as a treatment but more common infections can often be cured or prevented by eating more citrus fruit. Honeybells and other citrus fruits are a great home remedy and infection preventative because they are packed full of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs in order to stay healthy. Your body wants to always be healthy and will attack infections, viruses and other illnesses hard in order to stay healthy. Eating citrus fruits that are full of vitamins and…
-
Continue Reading
Making the transition to a healthy lifestyle can often seem a particularly unattractive proposition. You have to think about giving up all the foods you love, the time you spend just relaxing, and probably some of your less healthy creature comforts too like the cigarettes, the cocktails, the late-night snacking, and the sugary snacks throughout the day. Getting in shape and getting a healthy diet can often seem a lot like giving up everything that’s fun in your day to day routine. Adding Honeybells and other fresh citrus fruit to your diet can make it easier to give up the…
-
Continue Reading
This winter keep sickness at bay by eating Indian River fruit. Indian River fruit is the best tasting fruit you can buy, and the vitamins and minerals in the oranges, grapefruits and other fruits that come from the Indian River region will help you stay healthy and strong all winter. After the holidays it’s common for people to get sick because their immune systems are compromised thanks to inconsistent diet, lack of sleep, the excitement and stress of the holidays, and of course being around a lot more people than usual. The more parties you attend or crowded malls you…