Stay Healthy and Energized with Florida Orange Juice
One of the things I’ve noticed as I’ve gotten older is how important it is to choose healthy, whole foods and drinks for myself to stay energized throughout my busy days, especially as an entrepreneur and mom juggling lots of things. Gone are the days when I can drink a 300-calorie soda and feel no guilt about it; as research has shown time and time again, empty calories do matter when it comes to our waistlines, added sugars are bad for us, and it’s vital to make educated, mindful decisions about what we put into our bodies.
That’s why I like to reach for Florida Orange Juice for a healthful, nutritious drink that has no added sugars, is jam-packed with necessary vitamins for optimum wellness, and gives me the most bang for my buck where calories are concerned. Orange juice isn’t just for breakfast, either—it’s actually one of my favorite post-workout fuels, because it’s high in potassium (an electrolyte that is essential for muscle function, and helps to maintain the body’s fluids and pH balance), and folate, which is a B vitamin that aids in cell division and maintaining healthy red blood cells.
Why negate all the hard work you’ve just put in at the gym with a sports drink or a soda later on that day, when you can replenish your electrolytes and vitamin stores with all-natural, no-sugar-added Florida Orange Juice? It can nip that sweet tooth in the bud with its refreshing, revitalizing flavor, while keeping you and your family members from straying into manufactured, high-calorie drinks and foods that are loaded with additives like high fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners.
Want another reason to switch over to Florida Orange Juice if you’re not already drinking it? Orange juice is well-known for being high in vitamin C, which actually aids in the creation of collagen—a component that gives our skin a healthy, vibrant glow, combats the development of wrinkles, and also assists in bone, cartilage, and gum formation. Now, no amount of orange juice is going to keep you from ever developing a wrinkle or two, but it’s one of the best ways to take preventative measures against sun damage and aging regarding your skin.
Florida Orange Juice is easy to incorporate into your daily meal times on its own, but I wanted to share one of my family’s favourite orange juice smoothie recipes if you feel like mixing it up in the kitchen:
Energizing Florida Orange Juice Smoothie:
– 1 cup of Florida Orange Juice
– 1 1/2 cups of ice
– 1/3 cup of almond milk
– 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
– 1/2 banana
Blend it all together and enjoy this frothy, healthy treat with your little ones today! My children love this nutritious smoothie, which to them tastes just like ice cream. As you can see, the delicious health benefits of Florida Orange Juice speak for themselves. Next time you’re at the grocery store, remember to reach for pure Florida Orange Juice for yourself and your family!
To learn more about Florida Orange Juice visit: www.floridacitrus.org/orange-juice-ca/ – for nutrition information, health benefits and more!
This piece is in collaboration with Florida Department of Citrus. As always, all opinions are personal. Thank you for supporting my efforts to bring you exciting, new content.
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WE can’t keep OJ in the house. Love the smoothie idea so they can get extra nutrition in too.
My son is obsessed with orange juice. I use it in a lot of smoothies – and I definitely want to try your recipe!
I was a big OJ drinker my entire pregnancy. I haven’t had it much since but its so good!
A cool, refreshing glass of orange juice in the summer is always nice. I like the energizing orange juice smoothie idea. I should try it out!
This is a nutritious recipe! Orange juice is nice for summer, it keeps you nice and energized.
Nothing better than a fresh glass of orange juice in the morning or for a refreshing drink during the day.
Thanks for sharing , I definitely want to try your recipe!
My son and his orange juice. Don’t get me started. He rarely shares it but at least its healthy!
I love Florida Orange Juice and it’s a healthy choice!
I love Orange juice but always forget to buy it when shopping so adding to my list now!!
This sounds like a great smoothie, I will have to make it up for myself and my granddaughter, she would love it!!
Such a great Idea! definately tring this for brekie tommorow