Love Your Heart: Nourish It with The Original Wellness Drink


Posted: February 28, 2025 | Word Count: 482

Celebrated for its great taste, Florida Orange Juice also provides many nutritional benefits. Research suggests that regularly enjoying citrus fruits and 100% juices, such as 100% orange juice, as part of a heart-healthy diet, may help support healthy cholesterol levels and blood vessels1-3, lower blood pressure4,5 and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke6,7.

Discover the heart-worthy benefits of the Original Wellness Drink™.

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A Unique, Heart-Friendly Package of Nutrients in 8 ounces of 100% Orange Juice

  • Sodium free and cholesterol free, with no added sugar, and includes vitamins, minerals and bioactive compounds to help support heart health.
  • 100% orange juice is world-renowned for being a great source of vitamin C — a powerful antioxidant that is important for skin and bone health, as well as immune system function.
  • Along with vitamin C, 100% OJ includes essential vitamins and minerals such as potassium, folate and thiamin that may help adults and children meet key nutrient intake recommendations and support overall health:
    • Potassium is a crucial mineral that is needed for the heart, kidneys, muscles and other organs to function properly.8
    • Folate is essential for those who are pregnant, and as part of a well-balanced diet, may prevent cardiovascular disease in adults.9
    • Thiamin plays an important role in energy metabolism for cell growth, development, and function.10
  • Emerging research highlights hesperidin, a bioactive compound found almost exclusively in citrus, as having numerous health benefits.11

A Perfect Match to Help Increase Your Fruit Intake

Meeting daily fruit recommendations can be quite a challenge and nine out of 10 Americans don't get enough.12 The good news is that the beverage staple you likely already have in your fridge — 100% orange juice — is a great way to help meet total fruit recommendations. It's convenient, often more affordable, and includes key nutrients to support overall health. Plus, studies show that 100% orange juice drinkers tend to eat more whole fruit, making it a great complement to your diet.13

Visit FloridaJuice.com to learn more about The Original Wellness Drink™.

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  6. D'Elia et al. Eur J Nutr. 2021;60(5):2449-2467.
  7. Scheffers et al. Public Health Nutrition. 2021;Mar 1:1-11.
  8. Florida Department of Citrus. Potassium. Available at https://www.floridacitrus.org/oj/nutrition-facts/potassium/
  9. Florida Department of Citrus. Folate. Available at https://www.floridacitrus.org/oj/nutrition-facts/folate/
  10. Florida Department of Citrus. Thiamin. Available at https://www.floridacitrus.org/oj/nutrition-facts/thiamin/
  11. Florida Department of Citrus. Hesperidin. Available at https://www.floridacitrus.org/oj/nutrition-facts/hesperidin/
  12. Lee-Kwan SH, et al. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017;66:1241–1247.
  13. Benton and Young. Nut Rv. 2019;77(11):829-843.
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