Citrus & Sunshine in January
As I’m sure you’ve all heard by now, it’s a new year — so what does that mean for your health? Now’s the time to start your year illness-free with juicy citrus fruits filled with vitamin C!
You know just as well as I that citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C, but did you also know that one medium-sized orange contains around 90% of your daily recommended dose of vitamin C? Supplementing with vitamins is greatand all, but nothing beats a mouthwatering, fresh piece of fruit bringing you a little citrus sunshine! (And of course, if you are looking for supplements, you can check out our wide selection at AzureWell).
In addition to vitamin C, citrus fruits like oranges, mandarins, lemons, and grapefruits are overflowing with all sorts of health benefits like magnesium and potassium (essential minerals), flavonoids (antioxidants that support the brain and heart), citrate (which may lower the risk of kidney stones), and fiber (known to aid digestion and lower cholesterol). All of these nutrients are necessary for protecting our bodies against illness!
As someone who doesn’t fare well in chilly temperatures (my fingers just about freeze off by the time January rolls around), staying healthy throughout the winter before the spring can work its magic seems like a big feat, to say the least. The cold weather can compromise our immune systems, making it crucial to defend our bodies against viruses using vital vitamins, which can be found in citrus fruits.
Whether you prefer peeling and eating your fruit by the slice, juicing, or baking in cakes, you can discover a whole world of organic citrus at Azure. Here you’ll find everything from navel (QP251) and blood oranges (QP603), mandarins (QP387), lemons (QP058), limes (QP061), and grapefruits (QP025) to juices (JS481), extract/oil (BP679), dried citrus slices (DF438), and one of our customer favorites: raw orange blossom honey (SW355).
Citrus isn’t just a dose of vitamin C — it’s a ray of sunshine in January!
Wondering which kind of citrus fruit is best for you? Find out in our guide: How to Use Citrus Fruits & vitamin C Recipes. You can also check out our delicious recipes below:
- Easy Moroccan Carrot Citrus Salad Recipe
- Best Citrus Coconut Rice Pudding Recipe
- Easy Grain Salad Recipe with Couscous, Citrus & Herbs
- RECIPE: Lemon-Blueberry-Honey Poke Cake
- Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Bundt Cake Recipe
- Best Asian Mandarin Sesame Chicken Salad Recipe
- Yummy Persimmon Orange Salad with Goat Cheese
- RECIPE: Curried Chicken with Orange & Lemon Juice