OJ...Drink It Up!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Florida Orange Juice. All opinions are 100% mine.

Who of you has the calmest mornings?

Well I envy you.

Sometimes my mornings are peaceful and we can sit down to a great breakfast.More often than not, there is someone rushing out the door before that even has a chance to happen. Especially during the school year.

Let me tell you my morning routine:

Get up. See who is still home and who is already gone. Put the sprinklers on in the garden. Start some laundry. Fix whoever is still home some breakfast and if there isn't anyone in the mood, it's usually toast with peanut butter and honey. Then I shower, make beds, pick up whatever didn't get picked up around the house the night before, and see what the girls are up to since they are usually home with me now that school's out. Lance and Preston are off farming so I made their lunches the night before and they can just grab them on their way out the door. If they are leaving early, they are on their own for breakfast. If they don't leave so early I make them breakfast. Some days I don't even get breakfast.

Let me share some facts with you all about Florida Orange Juice...

Did you know one 8-oz. serving of 100% orange juice is a good source of potassium and folate and an excellent source of Vitamin C?

One serving of 100% orange juice is more nutrient dense than many commonly consumed 100% fruit juices. A glass of orange juice has no added sugars or artificial sweeteners, which can be found in many fruit juice cocktails and sports drinks.

A key recommendation of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to increase fruit intake. An 8-oz. glass of 100% orange juice has half the USDA recommended daily fruit intake for most adults, based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Nutrition Tips from Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD

· Jumpstart your morning with a nutritious meal that includes protein, fruit and energizing nutrient-dense carbs.
o Think you don’t have time for a complete breakfast? Blend your favorite fruit with 100 percent Florida orange juice and low-fat yogurt for a convenient, on-the-go smoothie.
o Want to jazz up your weekend breakfast? Substitute 100 percent Florida orange juice for water in your pancake batter to give your meal a zesty, new taste.

· When looking for a snack, think outside the box before trying to satisfy your cravings from roadside convenience stores or airport kiosks.
o Plan ahead and take a cooler with portable, smart snacks that fit your on-the-go lifestyle like nuts, hummus with veggies, granola bars and 8-ounce cartons of 100 percent orange juice that will help give you the energy and nutrients you need to get through your travel day.

· Outdoor grilling and dining is a great way for your family and friends to enjoy the warmer weather.
o Protein is a vital part of your daily diet, as it provides nutrients and may help satisfy hunger longer than most fats or carbohydrates.
o Choose leaner cuts of beef, pork, and poultry to grill and pair your protein with other nutrient-rich foods, such as high-fiber fruit, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats. Add 100 percent Florida orange

So....maybe I could take some time to eat a healthier breakfast. It wouldn't be hard to whip up a smoothie, now would it?

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