An icy villain, an orange grove under siege and the origin of America’s newest hero. BARTOW, Fla. – An icy villain, an orange grove under siege and the origin of America’s newest hero awaits readers in the newly released second installment of the Avengers Assemble comic book series
To stay adequately hydrated this sporting season, the Institute of Medicine recommends that women consume 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) and men consume 3 liters (about 13 cups) of water obtained from beverages every day. Although consuming drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated, did you
An expert panel advised Public Health England last week to retain 100 percent fruit juice as part of its ‘5 A DAY‘ program aimed at increasing consumption of fruit and vegetables. The news comes after a report commissioned by Public Health England reported that fruit juice, such as
Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation handed out more than $200,000 Monday night to 68 organizations focused on youth, education and health. The funds support everything from summer swim programs to art classes, said Foundation President Walt Lincer, with every dollar remaining in Central Florida. “We’re trying to impact as
Redesigned by Marvel, Captain Citrus has a new look and new ambitions. TAMPA, Fla. – Armed with super powers and a knack for making smart choices, the world’s newest comic book hero is traveling from Florida to schools across the country to help teach children about nutrition. The
On May 22, 2017 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released their current recommendations for 100% fruit juice in infants, children and adolescents. The recommendations are similar to previous recommendations released in 2001. Differences include: The recommendation that juice not be introduced in the diets of infants under
The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame teamed up with Bok Tower Gardens to create the Florida Citrus Celebration. A more than three-month long event, Central Florida’s Citrus Culture exhibit commemorates the 90th anniversary of the first Florida Citrus Queen pageant and the 85th anniversary of Bok Tower Gardens.
The following piece was issued by the FDOC in response to a February 26, Quartz article “How America fell out of love with orange juice.” Dear Mr. Ferdman: I had the chance to read your article, “How America fell out of love with orange juice” and wanted to
The partnership includes a print comic book distributed free to one million children across the country. BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – Captain Citrus is getting a makeover. The Florida Department of Citrus announced today a partnership with Marvel Custom Solutions to redesign the superhero into an ambassador of health
More than 1,000 printed Captain Citrus comic books distributed. NEW YORK CITY – As more than 150,000 people streamed through New York Comic Con last week, a group of pint-sized super heroes gathered on stage. A miniature version of Galaxy of the Guardian’s Star-Lord posed for photographs, aiming
Prizes include a $1,000 Visa gift card, a catered breakfast and more (BURLINGTON, Vt.) – Bruegger’s Bagels, known for its freshly baked, authentic New York-style bagels, and The Florida Department of Citrus are partnering for a special pre-holiday giveaway to award cash, bagels and 100% Florida Orange Juice.
Findings of the meta-analysis support that 100 percent fruit juice consumption by children is not likely linked to obesity. BARTOW – A new study provides evidence that consumption of 100 percent fruit juice, such as 100% orange juice, was not associated with weight gain in children over the
