Now, more than ever, when it comes to food, people crave convenience. Although, grabbing a snack that is healthy continues to be a rising trend. Fresh Florida citrus offers a portable and delicious snack that can be enjoyed anywhere. Not only is it easy and fast, but it is also good for you!

Because of their high water and fiber content, fresh Florida citrus helps make you feel full. Fresh citrus fruit is fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free and is an excellent source of vitamin C. Oranges, grapefruit, tangerines and other citrus fruit have numerous health benefits and can help support a healthy immune system. Click here to find out more.

Health and Nutrition Benefits

Fresh citrus fruit are superfoods that offer many health benefits. Among them:

• Antioxidants. One medium orange or half of a medium grapefruit (154 g) gives you over 100% of the recommended Daily Value for vitamin C. Vitamin C is an important antioxidant, as it may help neutralize "free radicals" formed as part of the body’s natural oxidation processes. Some influences of modern life, like smoking and air pollution, may also be responsible for the formation of free radicals. Many scientists believe that free radicals may cause cell damage that contributes to the development or progression of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer.
• Weight Management. Americans trying to maintain a healthy weight should consume fruits and vegetables with high water content, like oranges or grapefruit, to help create a sense of fullness and satisfaction. One medium orange or half of a medium grapefruit (154 g) is fat-free and contains 80 calories or less.¹
• Glowing Skin. Vitamin C found in fresh orange and grapefruit is essential for the production of collagen, which is needed for healthy skin and gums. Collagen breakdown in the skin may lead to signs of premature aging. Regular consumption of fresh citrus can provide you with the vitamin C you need to help support collagen formation.
• Immune System Support. When you get a cold, it's important to give your body the fluids and nutrients it needs. A serving of orange or grapefruit (154 g) provides at least 100% of the recommended Daily Value for vitamin C, plus other nutrients and phytochemicals that can help support a healthy immune system.
• Vitamin Absorption. Citrus foods like oranges and grapefruit are high in vitamin C, which may help boost the absorption of non-heme iron (the iron found in plants like spinach, not meat products). This is great news for young women, female athletes and vegetarians who may be more susceptible to iron deficiencies.
• Reduce Cancer Risk. A prominent cancer researcher, Dr. Gladys Block, Ph.D., reports that people with low vitamin C intake (less than 50 mg/day) appeared to have approximately twice the cancer risk, compared to people with higher (greater than 100 mg/day) vitamin C intake.
• Healthy Heart. Florida grapefruit was the first fresh fruit or vegetable to receive the American Heart Association heart-check mark, designating foods low in sodium, cholesterol and fat.
• Cholesterol. Pectin, a soluble fiber found in citrus fruits, may help to maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

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