Today, high blood pressure is not something new. Everybody is aware of it and many people have it. The reasons behind this disorder ranges from one to many. First of all, there are hereditary reasons behind blood pressure while at times, your diet is what is responsible for causing it. If you are obese, then the chances of you acquiring high blood pressure just get stronger and stronger. The current eating habit that we all have developed is definitely one big culprit behind all the cardiac diseases that are on the rage now. Some of you might be wondering if…
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A basket of fruit is the ideal snack to bring to the office. Keeping a basket of fruit in the break room or even at your desk is a smart way to make sure that you always have fresh, healthy fruit on hand for snacking. If you don’t have any healthy options immediately at hand during the workday you’re like to end up eating chips or candy bars from a vending machine or ordering food from a restaurant or stopping at a coffee cafe for a high calorie sugar filled coffee and a pastry to break up the boredom of…
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If you find yourself fighting the mid winter blues after the holidays are over Honeybells can help you fight off those winter blues. If you find that you are more sad or anxious during the cold winter months of January and February you’re not alone. Hundreds of thousands of people suffer from winter depression, also called Seasonal Affective Disorder. The cold, the lack of sunlight, and the letdown that comes after the busy Christmas holiday can all contribute to a low grade depression. Eating Honeybells and other citrus fruits like oranges can help though. One of the reasons why people…
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From the nutritional blast to the refreshment you feel after sinking your incisors into the juicy treat, grapefruits pink or red are certainly one of Florida’s finest citrus fruits. Born in the state where bikinis are the standard uniform, you cannot deny the impact Florida citrus grapefruits will have on keeping your waistline trim. Citrus fruits packed with Vitamin A and Vitamin C and keep things running through your digestive tract with the fiber blast they provide. Only minimal traces of saturated fat and sodium are found in this sugary treat. Sugar is one of the flaws of many citrus…
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If you’re trying to stay healthy during the holidays this year and not pack on those holiday pounds keep plenty of navel oranges on hand this holiday season. Navel oranges can be used in decorations, as gifts, or as sweet but healthy treats that can be served instead of traditional cookies, candy and other sweets. Navel oranges, tangerines, Honeybells and other citrus fruits can be served alone or together to create beautiful healthy dishes that can start a new tradition of healthy eating during the holidays in your household. It will feel great to celebrate without all those extra calories…
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Who does not want to look slim and beautiful? Who does not want to live a life without heart attacks and other cardiac complications? Who does not want to lose excess cholesterol and stay healthy for about 70 to 80 years? We human beings are always in search of answers for several questions. In fact, we have such hopes and dreams that we want to hold on to. Living for a long time without having to face any complications that can affect our health is one of the biggest dreams of a human being. This is achievable only when you…
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If you want to know what the best way is to keep kids from getting sick, just ask their mothers. Moms have known for a long time that Florida oranges everyday are the best way to keep kids healthy, especially once school starts. Kids share everything, including germs, with their classmates. Instead of waiting until your child gets sick and trying to build up his or her immune system to fight off the illness be proactive and get your child’s immune system in fighting shape by including healthy and delicious Florida oranges as a daily part of your child’s diet.…
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Sweet Honeybell tangelos are the perfect healthy and convenient snack. If you know that you should be eating healthier but keep choosing unhealthy chips, candy, or high calorie coffee drinks as snacks it is time to make the switch to choosing healthy citrus fruit instead. Honeybell tangelos are a hybrid fruit that resulted from the cross breeding of a tangerine and a grapefruit. This delicious bright orange fruit has all the sweetness of a tangerine and the health benefits of a grapefruit in a small, easy to transport size. Honeybells can fit into almost any pocket, bag, or purse making…
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Those looking to lose weight and live a healthier life may be conflicted over eating fruits such as Temple Oranges. While there are scores of positive health benefits to eating these oranges, some may feel a little nervous about ingesting them. Temple Oranges are, of course, fruits and fruits contain a high number of carbohydrates correct? Yes, this would be true. And are not carbs bad for people looking to lose weight? Well, this point needs a little but of clarification. Not all carbs are bad for you and those found in Temple Oranges certainly fall into the category of…
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Honeybells are a healthy citrus fruit that give your kids a lot of the vitamins and minerals that they need each day, and they can also help keep your kids safe from common infections. Eating at least one Honeybell per day will give your kids a unique blend of nutrients that can be effective at building up the body’s immune system and helping it fight off common infections, like the infections that kids get from a cat scratch or scraping a knee or an elbow on the playground. All kids will fall down and get hurt at times, no matter…