If you eat healthy, you'll be healthy.
by The Florida Citrus team
posted on: 12/3/2009

 

Seems like a simple enough concept, right? There's certainly no shortage of information available on proper nutrition, and most of us know by now what we should feed our bodies to keep them healthy and strong. We know vitamin C can help us to fight off illnesses like the flu and common cold. We know that calcium and magnesium help us to build strong bones and teeth. And we are aware that our bodies require potassium, vitamin A, fibre and iron.

And yet, most of us still struggle to ensure that we are getting enough of these nutrients in our diets. It seems the busier our lives get, the more difficult and daunting it becomes to eat right and stay fit. But giving your body what it needs to keep you healthy does not have to be overwhelming.

Welcome to the Florida Department of Citrus blog, where Canadians can find tons of information about citrus fruit and how it can help you maintain a healthy lifestyle. For instance, did you know that one 250 ml glass of 100% Florida orange juice or grapefruit juice contains more then a full day's supply of vitamin C? Or that citrus juice provides a high level of potassium which plays an important role in maintaining cardiovascular health? And you know that task assigned by Canada's Food Guide to get eight servings of fruits and vegetables a day? Well 250 ml of citrus juice will give you two of your required daily servings of fruit. See, it's not so hard after all!

Each week, we'll be discussing this kind of information, and more including facts, from our health and nutrition experts and recipes to help you discover fun and delicious ways to incorporate citrus fruit into your diet.

Please take some time to browse through the website and be sure to stay tuned to this blog as we continue to provide you with interesting information and lively discussion about health, nutrition, and Florida citrus.

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