health

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S’ALTERNATIVE®: MAKE A HEALTHY CHOICE

By making the Sunkist® S’alternative® choice, you’re choosing an all-natural way to flavor food, boost potassium intake, and cut down on sodium using Sunkist lemons
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AN ORANGE FOR YOUR THOUGHTS

From stress reduction and nausea prevention to helping improve memory and digestion, the smell of citrus has many proven benefits.

Beyond their uses in the kitchen, citrus is one of the most effective scents for reducing stress.

Orange oil contains a key soothing ingredient, linalool, which helps relieve tension and stress and creates a peaceful, calm atmosphere. The fresh scent of lemon oil has been shown to perk people up and reduce anxiety. Grapefruit aromas are commonly known to curb depression and enhance memory.

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THE POWER ORANGE®: SUNKIST CARA CARES ABOUT YOUR HEALTH

Research has found that Cara Cara Navel oranges — a special variety of juicy, sweet, seedless navels — are packed with natural nutrients and minerals to power a healthy immune system.

Cara Cara Navel oranges offer over 20 percent more Vitamin C and nearly 30 percent more Vitamin A than conventional oranges, and are an excellent source of both vitamins. Cara Caras are also a good source of folate, fiber and potassium, and a natural source of lycopene, the disease-fighting antioxidant that gives this orange’s flesh a distinctive pink color. See the Sunkist Cara Cara orange nutrition label for more details. This power-packed citrus is gaining in popularity, and with its lower acidity, is a great treat for kids. A perfect snack served as wedges, it’s also a colorful addition to recipes.

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INTRODUCING THE MODERN GRAPEFRUIT

Your mother was onto something back in the day with her grapefruit diet, but what she may not have realized then was that grapefruit is more than just a diet food--it’s a better body fruit.
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THE ULTIMATE DIET DRINK®: SUNKIST LEMONS & WATER

Lemon juice and water is a refreshing and calming combination. If you need another reason to keep Sunkist lemons around the house, we’ve got several.

  • Lemons are fat-free, cholesterol-free, sodium-free and low in calories. Just 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of fresh lemon juice contains 20% of the daily Vitamin C requirement.
  • Lemons contribute beta-crypotoxanthin to the diet, a phytonutrient being studied for its ability to maintain lung health.
  • Lemons are a natural source of potassium, which helps the heart and kidneys function properly.
  • Adding fresh lemon juice to green tea helps increase the absorption of antioxidants.

So take an Ultimate Diet Drink break and enjoy a tall, cool glass of water flavored with the juice from Sunkist lemons.

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ADD A CITRUS TWIST TO YOUR HOME DÉCOR

Adding fresh citrus to your decor can brighten your home and spirits.

Citrus is not only bright and beautiful, but also wonderfully fragrant. From simply placing citrus in a bowl on your counter top, to incorporating into floral arrangements, there are many ways that citrus fruit can add zest to your home.

For decorating and entertaining ideas, visit Sunkist on YouTube.

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LEMON: NATURE’S CLEAN MACHINE

Lemons are wonderful in recipes, but they’re also great all-natural cleaners. Here are just a few of the uses for lemons around the home.

  • A bowl of lemons, naturally floral in fragrance, will liven up any space.
  • Rub your hands with a wedge of lemon to get rid of lingering odors, grease, and oil. As an added benefit, it will also keep your hands soft and smooth.
  • Fresh lemon juice can clean copper pots, pans, and bowls. A salt and lemon paste can remove oxidation and is environmentally friendly.
  • Leftover lemon peels can be used to fertilize roses or other plants that need extra acidity.
  • Boil fresh lemon juice or sliced lemons and water in an aluminum pot or kettle to remove discoloration. You can also clean pots with a cloth dipped in lemon juice, then rinse them in warm water.
  • To make glass sparkle like new, rub it with cut lemon or soak it in lemon juice and water. Rinse well, then dry with a lint-free cloth. This works especially well on glass decanters and coffee pots.
  • Put lemon peels in the fireplace for a lovely fragrance when the fire is lit.
  • To remove odors from cutting boards, rub them with half a lemon, then rinse well and dry.
  • Keep your garbage disposal smelling fresh by grinding up lemon peels after juicing.
  • To remove stains from clothes, mix 1/3 cup lemon juice with water. Soak the stain, then wash.
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DRYING CITRUS

Drying citrus not only fills the room with a refreshing scent, but it’s also decorative and delicious.

Dried citrus can be used in several ways: as décor, garnish for dishes, a gluten-free alternative to crackers on cheeseboards, and in teas and drinks.

Get the recipe or watch a video to learn how easy it is to dry citrus.

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PAMPER YOURSELF WITH A LEMON ALMOND SCRUB

The Sunkist lemon almond scrub is a soothing, easy to make exfoliator that leaves your skin feeling clean, refreshed and invigorated.

Lemon Almond Scrub

  • 30 almonds
  • Zest from 3 Sunkist® lemons
  • 3 tablespoons of juice from freshly-squeezed lemons
  • 3 tablespoons of honey

DIRECTIONS:

In a coffee grinder or food processor, grind together the almonds and the Sunkist lemon zest. In a small bowl, combine the mixture with lemon juice and honey until it forms a grainy cream.

To use, apply the mixture to your face, massaging in a circular motion to lift and remove all of the dirt and exfoliate the skin. Rinse with warm water.

Your skin will be smooth with a fresh citrus scent.

For more lemon beauty ideas, check out this video.

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REVITALIZE YOUR SKIN WITH A GRAPEFRUIT SCRUB

This superfood can beautify you inside and out. Sunkist grapefruit contain phytonutrients that function as antioxidants, protecting you from free radicals that damage skin cells and lead to signs of aging.

Grapefruit Sugar Scrub

  • ¾ cup of organic sugar,
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed Sunkist® grapefruit juice,
  • ¼ cup grapeseed oil,
  • 1 Tbsp honey

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Apply to your hands by dipping a sliced grapefruit in the grapefruit sugar mixture. In addition to the massaging skin benefits, the grapefruit will also work to brighten nails. Follow the treatment with a luke-warm soaked wash cloth.

Watch this video to learn more.

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