Health Update: A Glass of Juice a Day Can Keep Strokes Away

The health benefits of citrus in reducing the risk of heart disease, certain cancers and birth defects are all well documented. Now comes proof that our delicious Indian River citrus can also prevent strokes.

Strokes are the third leading cause of death, and a leading cause of disabilities in the United States. Nearly 700,000 people a year suffer strokes, with 160,000 dying from it. A recent Harvard University study that appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association, confirmed that a higher consumption of fruit and vegetables, especially citrus fruit, reduces your risk of the most common form of stroke by as much as 30%.

This study was based on an examination of the diets and medical histories of more than 110,000 people. According to the study, just by drinking a single, deliciously sweet glass of Florida orange juice each day, you can lower your overall risk of stroke by 25%, compared to 11% with other fruit. That means, just by starting your day with a golden glass of fresh, tasty orange juice from Hale Indian River Groves-something you already enjoy doing- you’ll get a bonus of health benefits you can’t find in any other foods.

It’s easy to see why that old adage might now ring truer with this new twist: “An orange a day keeps the doctor away.”

This article provided by Hale Groves, providing fresh fruit baskets, gift baskets and Florida oranges and citrus, including delicious Florida fruit gifts, Honeybells, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Valencia Oranges, Tangerines and more! On the web at HaleGroves.com.

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