oj-glassAre you guys starting your day with a big glass of 100% Florida orange juice? I had a glass early this morning and am contemplating whipping up a smoothie for a little extra energy boost. It’s been a long week so far so I could use a little pick me up. 100% orange juice is a healthful and nutrient-rich replacement in the diet for many foods and beverages containing added sugars. A few strawberries, a cup of juice and some ice and I have a quick and easy smoothie with almost no effort. You can add yogurt if you like – or even a banana. No matter how you mix it up, it’s delicious AND healthy!

One 8-ounce serving of orange juice is fat-free and, at 110 calories per 8-ounce glass, has fewer calories than some other commonly consumed 100% fruit juices. My smoothie is packed with great taste and great nutrition but not a lot of calories. Now that’s my kind of pick me up!

Need more reasons to pour that glass of OJ in the morning? Here are just a few reasons why it’s a great choice –

  • One glass of 100% Florida Orange Juice is a nutrient-rich beverage that is a delicious way to complement whole fruit intake to help reach daily fruit intake recommendations, with every 8 ounce glass counting as 1 cup of fruit.
  • An 8-ounce glass of 100% orange juice is an excellent source of vitamin C, providing more than 100% of the Daily Value.
  • An 8-ounce glass of 100% orange juice provides a good source of potassium (473 mg or 14 percent of the Daily Value).

What’s your favorite way to enjoy your OJ? Do you go plain or mix it up? Don’t forget it’s also great for a ton of recipes. Pick up a big bottle next time you shop at Publix.

This post is brought to you by the Florida Department of Citrus.