Health

An expert panel advised Public Health England last week to retain 100 percent fruit juice as part of its ‘5 A DAY‘ program aimed at increasing consumption of fruit and vegetables. The news comes after a report commissioned by Public Health England reported that fruit juice, such as

Prizes include a $1,000 Visa gift card, a catered breakfast and more (BURLINGTON, Vt.) – Bruegger’s Bagels, known for its freshly baked, authentic New York-style bagels, and The Florida Department of Citrus are partnering for a special pre-holiday giveaway to award cash, bagels and 100% Florida Orange Juice.

On May 22, 2017 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released their current recommendations for 100% fruit juice in infants, children and adolescents. The recommendations are similar to previous recommendations released in 2001. Differences include: The recommendation that juice not be introduced in the diets of infants under

The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame teamed up with Bok Tower Gardens to create the Florida Citrus Celebration. A more than three-month long event, Central Florida’s Citrus Culture exhibit commemorates the 90th anniversary of the first Florida Citrus Queen pageant and the 85th anniversary of Bok Tower Gardens.

Florida’s Natural Growers Foundation handed out more than $200,000 Monday night to 68 organizations focused on youth, education and health. The funds support everything from summer swim programs to art classes, said Foundation President Walt Lincer, with every dollar remaining in Central Florida. “We’re trying to impact as

More than 1,000 printed Captain Citrus comic books distributed. NEW YORK CITY – As more than 150,000 people streamed through New York Comic Con last week, a group of pint-sized super heroes gathered on stage. A miniature version of Galaxy of the Guardian’s Star-Lord posed for photographs, aiming

LAKELAND, Fla. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its initial forecast for 2014-2015 pegging the orange crop at 108 million boxes, up from last season’s total of 104.4 million. Early-mid varieties accounted for 52 million boxes while Valencias came in at 56 million boxes. “This is

Redesigned by Marvel, Captain Citrus has a new look and new ambitions. TAMPA, Fla. – Armed with super powers and a knack for making smart choices, the world’s newest comic book hero is traveling from Florida to schools across the country to help teach children about nutrition. The

Thousands flocked to Herald Square on Aug. 19, 2014 to celebrate the start of tailgate season. Located at the corner of West 35th Street and Avenue of the Americas in front of Macy’s flagship store, the concrete park transformed into a temporary tailgate mecca.