Why Navel Oranges are So Good for You

You’ve probably heard that citrus fruit like navel oranges are very healthy and that you should eat a lot of them, but do you know why? Navel oranges and other citrus fruit taste great, especially if they’re fresh picked, but there are more reasons than taste why you should be eating them every day. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should be eating navel oranges and other citrus fruits:

To fight off illness – The Vitamin C and B Complex vitamins in navel oranges are exactly what your body needs to stay healthy. By boosting your immune system with citrus fruit you can fight off colds, the flu, and other germs that you might pick up in everyday life. If you have kids you and the kids should be eating citrus fruits every single day to stay healthy. Kids share germs very quickly, as you know if you’ve ever had one child get sick. Within a day or two they will all be sick, along with everyone else in the household. Substitute navel oranges for candy bars or cookies at snack time and everyone will stay healthier.

To build and repair muscle – If you are working out and trying to tone up you should be eating at least two navel oranges per day, and one of those should be after you workout. The vitamins in navel oranges and other citrus fruits are fuel for your muscles to use when repairing torn tissue or building muscle. If you workout hard three or more days every week you need to have a lot of citrus fruit in your diet. Navel oranges are small and easy to throw in your gym bag. After your next workout enjoy a quick snack by eating a refreshing orange and you’ll notice a difference in how you feel almost immediately.

To maintain a healthy weight – Navel oranges and other citrus fruits are very low in calories and are a great snack when you want to lose weight. If you’ve been trying to lose weight or even if you just want to keep your current weight you should be eating as much fresh citrus fruit as possible for snacks and as part of healthy meals. Citrus fruit is very versatile and can be used in dozens of different dishes and combinations to create delicious and healthy meals and snacks.

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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