Stay Healthy During the Holidays With a Citrus Fruit Assortment

Seeing friends and family members that you do not get to see often during the holidays can be a lot of fun, but it can also put you at risk of getting sick. During the holiday season most people do not eat right or get enough sleep and are dealing with lots of holiday induced stress. All of these things can cause your immune system to break down and leave you more vulnerable to becoming sick. In addition there are lots of people out and about who are sick and spread viruses, colds, and other illnesses all over the place. If you want to keep yourself and your family healthy this winter make sure that you have a box of assorted citrus fruit on hand and that you eat some citrus fruit every day.

Florida oranges and grapefruits are packed with vitamins and minerals that will help boost your immune system and keep it functioning the way it should. All you need is one glass of fresh orange juice a day to get 100% of the Vitamin C that your body needs to stay healthy. Eating fresh citrus fruit will give you vitamins and minerals that your body needs like:

Calcium – Calcium is used by your body to help repair bones and keep bones strong. Orange juice is one of the best sources of calcium there is. One glass of fresh squeezed Florida orange juice each day is a great way to get more calcium into your diet.

Folate – Folate is used by the body to make new cells. In order for your immune system to work properly your body needs to be constantly creating new, healthy cells to fight off viruses and bacteria that are trying to harm you. If you are not getting enough Folate your body will not be able to produce enough new healthy cells to keep your immune system strong. A single glass of fresh Florida orange or grapefruit juice provides 10% of the Folate that you need everyday.

Antioxidants – Antioxidants are elements in the body that fight free radicals. Free radicals are harmful cells that ravage your body causing many different types of health problems from fatigue and flu to heart disease. Antioxidants attack free radicals and make them powerless in your body so that they cannot hurt you. Fresh citrus juices are packed with antioxidants and can protect your body from many different types of illnesses.

Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves

At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.

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