When it comes to Christmas gifts each year, it can be a challenge to find the perfect one for everyone on your list. While young children are often fairly easy to buy for, as people age they tend to become more difficult when trying to find the type of gift…
Navel Oranges
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Continue ReadingThere is a reason why navel oranges are America’s favorite. The Florida Navel is a homegrown fruit that has its roots in the fertile soils of the Indian River region in Florida. With its tropical climate that is present year round, moderate rainfall and nutrient rich soil, this historic area…
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Continue ReadingLiving a healthy lifestyle has become a way of life for most Americans. We have learned that to stay healthy we need to eat food that is nutritious and exercise regularly. It is a good thing that the United States produces a variety of healthy foods. We can grow and…
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Healthy snacks for your kids, like navel oranges, can be a hard sell when they’re used to eating chips, candy, or microwave sandwiches. But if you want your kids to eat healthy you’re going to have to stand your ground and insist on healthy snacks. Navel oranges are sweet and…
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In 1909, the orange blossom was officially designated the State flower of Florida. The trees on which the flowers grow were first planted in Florida by Spanish explorers in the mid-1500s. Of course, the trees also yield fruit, and by the 19th century there was thriving orange industry in the…
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Adding navel oranges to your diet, especially before and after you workout, is a proven way to increase the effectiveness of your workouts. Eating navel oranges before and after workouts is a secret used by fitness buffs and personal trainers to help their bodies stay strong before, during and after…
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It certainly is easy to decipher Florida navel oranges from the others. They are not only larger in size, but they are also heavier and contain more flavor than all the others as well. The navel oranges are delicious and craved by millions around the world. The are many benefits…
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According to a recent report, Americans spend more than ten billion dollars on health and beauty products each year. Though cosmetics and hair care are expensive, most of the money is spent on skincare. It makes perfect sense, of course, seeing as how the skin is the body’s largest organ.…
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INGREDIENTS 1 cup Florida orange juice 1 egg ¼ cup nonfat dry milk powder 2 tablespoons wheat germ 1 tablespoon honey 3 ice cubes PREPARATION In container of electric blender, combine all ingredients. Cover and process at high speed until smooth. Pour into tall glasses. YIELD: 2 servings.
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Continue ReadingWhen you’re looking for a holiday or a special occasion gift, nothing says it better than a basket of Florida navel oranges. It doesn’t matter if it’s Christmas, a birthday, a get-well wish or just a way to tell someone you are thinking of them, Florida Navel Oranges suit the…