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Florida Citrus Fruit Protects Against Birth Defects

February 21, 2012 By nancy Leave a Comment

Florida citrus fruit contains what many pregnant women consider to be a magical ingredient that helps keep their unborn child healthy. There’s nothing “magical” about folate, but it has been proven to decrease the risk birth defects. One of the B vitamins, folate is abundant in fresh Florida citrus fruit. Instrumental in the creation of healthy DNA, the genetic material in our body’s cells, folate is also essential to the creation of amino acids, protein’s building blocks.

If women consumed the recommended daily dose of folate before becoming pregnant and while pregnant, the American Dietetic Association says up to 75% of traumatic spine and brain birth defects in newborn infants could be prevented.

The folate found in Florida citrus fruit also promotes heart health and can decrease your risk of developing coronary heart disease. Eating fresh Florida oranges every day of your pregnancy to protect your baby’s health is a delicious habit you can follow for the rest of your life to protect your own health.

Next week, FloridaOrange.com will be sending out its final shipments of ripe, juicy, fresh-picked Florida Honey tangerines and Florida Temple oranges. Why not send a Florida citrus gift box to your favorite pregnant mom? Or if you’re pregnant, order a crate of your favorite Florida citrus fruit for yourself! Through March 31, 2012, you can save 10% on all orders of Florida citrus fruit on FloridaOrange.com by entering coupon code 7777 at checkout.

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Florida Honey Tangerines Coming into Season

January 27, 2012 By nancy

Honey sweet and plump with sparkling juice, Florida Honey Tangerines are just approaching peak ripeness and will begin shipping during the week of February 6, 2012. This delicious member of the Florida citrus family sections easily and has a fast-peeling zipper-like skin that makes Florida Honey Tangerines the perfect anytime, anywhere snack.

You’ll want to keep a bowl of Florida Honey Tangerines handy for nutritious family snacking. Florida honey tangerines also make a great mid-day pick-me-up, so keep a couple in your briefcase or office desk drawer. And don’t forget to pop a couple honey tangerines in your kids’ backpacks for an energy-boosting after-school snack before they hit the practice fields.

The precise origin of Florida Honey Tangerines is unknown but is suspected to be a happy accident resulting from a 1916 U.S. Department of Agriculture citrus planting in Florida. In 1922, Florida citrus grower Charles Murcott Smith discovered the first Florida Honey Tangerine trees growing in his Pinellas County nursery. In the Florida citrus industry, Honey Tangerines are also known as Murcott tangerines.

Because Florida Honey Tangerines are only available for a short time, you’ll want to place your order on FloridaOrange.com today. Order plenty so you’ll be able to savor these luscious Florida tangerines while they’re still available. To save 10% on your Florida Orange order, enter coupon code 7777 when you checkout.

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Streamline Cyber Monday Shopping on FloridaOrange.com

November 28, 2011 By nancy

The holidays are supposed to be merry and bright, but the pressure to find the perfect holiday gift for everyone on your long shopping list can start to chip away at even the jolliest person’s holiday cheer. If after fighting Black Friday crowds you find your inner Grinch emerging at the very thought of another day spent elbowing your way through crowded stores, a Cyber Monday visit to FloridaOrange.com is just what you need to restore your holiday spirit.

FloridaOrange.com offers delicious Florida Citrus gifts for everyone on your holiday gift list from Grandma to Sister Sue to Uncle Bill. With one visit to FloridaOrange.com you can finish your holiday shopping in a few clicks and spend the rest of the month relaxing and enjoying the holiday festivities. When you purchase fresh, ripe, juicy Florida oranges, Florida grapefruit and Florida tangerines on FloridaOrange.com, there’s no wrapping or shipping to worry about. We take care of everything, including the card!

You’ll find a delightful variety of Florida citrus fruit and gift baskets on FloridaOrange.com. Families will love the Ultimate Medley, a smorgasbord of fruit favorites, including juicy Florida Oranges, sweet Ruby Red grapefruit, crisp Red Delicious apples and creamy D’Anjou pears. Cookies, bundt cakes, jams and honey are just a few of the other delectable Florida Citrus treats available for gift-giving. Keep your holiday spirits merry and bright; do your shopping on FloridaOrange.com today.

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Snack on Florida Tangerines for Energy Boost while Shopping

November 25, 2011 By nancy

If you’ve been fighting sleep-deprived Black Friday mobs and chaotic mall traffic since midnight trying to snap up the best deals on holiday gifts, we hope you took along a couple of Fresh Florida Autumn Star tangerines to snack on. Sodium-free and cholesterol-free like all Florida citrus fruit, a whole Autumn Star tangerine contains only 37 calories, no fat and just 9 grams of carbohydrate. Quick and easy to peel, no-mess Florida tangerines are a much healthier snack choice than that calorie-laden candy bar or specialty coffee you usually reach for when you need an energy boost while you’re hunting bargains.

The perfect snack for holiday shoppers, delicious Florida tangerines not only provide a healthy, all-natural energy boost; they also boost your immune system which can help you fight off any cold germs you might have picked up from that sneezy guy behind you at the checkout line. Florida Autumn Star tangerines are packed with vitamin C, a potent antioxidant, and are a good source of potassium, vitamin A,  thiamin, folate, vitamin B-6, magnesium and other essential minerals that help keep you healthy.

It’s a good idea to keep a stash of tasty Florida tangerines in your shopping bag during the holidays. Whether you’re dashing from store-to-store or taking a short break to check your shopping list, munching on a couple of Florida tangerine sections will give you the instant energy boost you need to hunt down one more bargain!!

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