Detailed Nutrition Information
Drinking
100% orange juice can be a way to help achieve the recommended amount of fruit needed each day for optimal health. For example, the average person should consume 1 ½ to 2 cups of fruit each day
2. An 8-ounce glass of 100% OJ counts as 1 cup of fruit. It can be difficult to estimate portion sizes – 8 oz (1 cup) is about the size of a medium-sized fist.
In addition to its great taste, 100% orange juice contributes important and beneficial vitamins, minerals and bioactive plant compounds to your diet, and never contains added sugar. Orange juice has more nutrients per ounce than most commonly-consumed fruit juices
3. A glass of
100% orange juice contains vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamin, riboflavin, folate, and potassium. Find a full list of nutrients in orange juice
here. 100% orange juice is also hydrating, containing almost
90% water and key electrolytes (including potassium and magnesium) which can help aid in fluid balance.
Orange juice and other citrus juices have more nutrients per ounce compared to commonly-consumed fruit juices.
3 Citrus juices and other 100% fruit juices are considered nutrient dense beverages with a high nutrient density-to-cost ratio that can be recommended as part of a healthy diet.
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The Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests that the primary beverages to be included as part of a healthy diet should be calorie free – especially water – or contribute beneficial nutrients, such as fat-free and low-fat milk and 100% fruit juice
2. Studies report that children who consume
100% orange juice are no more likely to be overweight or obese compared to those who do not consume orange juice
4-6. Observational data also has shown adults who consume 100% orange juice tend to have significantly lower body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, or body fat when compared to those who don’t drink orange juice.
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Make sure to add
Florida Orange Juice to your day in appropriate quantities to reap the benefits of all those nutrients while keeping calories in check!