Nutritional value, fresh smell, bright colours and great taste - these attributes make SunkistŪ citrus a perfect companion for the family. Sunkist is committed to promoting positive messages about the importance of healthy family living. Our long history in the citrus industry has provided us with a rich background of knowledge and experience from which to share.

From a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice to a dessert made from Sunkist's fresh citrus, Sunkist has a lot to offer for the family. This section features a variety of ways to use Sunkist citrus for healthy family living.

Navel Oranges

• Navel orange segments are healthy and fun kid foods for snacks and lunches, that pack and travel well. Peel the orange, then gently separate the fruit along the natural divisions.
• Dip navel orange segments into low - or nonfat chocolate yogurt.

• Fresh Valencia juice may be squeezed and refrigerated overnight. If tightly covered and immediately chilled, no loss of flavour or Vitamin C will occur
• Toss slices or Valencia oranges segments into salads, and salsa.

• If you are reducing your sodium or fat intake, try squeezing a wedge of fresh lemon on salads, steamed vegetables, soups and stews. You'll never miss the salt or butter!
• Add a slice or two of fresh lemon to a glass of water. It has visual appeal and makes the water taste and smell better.
• Add the grated zest of fresh lemon to recipes for added intensity in cakes and cookies.

• A grapefruit half sprinkled with brown sugar and run under the broiler until bubbly makes a great breakfast treat.
• Grapefruit segments partner well with avocado over your favorite greens for a classic salad.

• Enjoy Moros out of hand, use them for an interesting juice or showcase their jewel-like colour in recipes.
• The intense flavour of Moro oranges is wonderful with roasted or grilled meat and poultry.
• Melt a couple of tablespoons of orange marmalade in the microwave and tumble in one peeled, diced Moro orange for a quick and exotic sauce.

• When using whole tangerine segments in salads, desserts and other dishes, remove any seeds by snipping the center of the segment and gently squeezing.
• Add tangerine segments to coleslaw or tuna salad for an unexpected, delicious and colourful treat!

• With only 80 calories and a wealth of nutrients, Sunkist oranges are an excellent way to give your kids a high quality, wholesome snack without adding empty calories or saturated fats.
• Vitamin C helps the body's healing process, aids in iron absorption and helps build strong body tissue, bones and blood vessels.
• Citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit are an excellent source of dietary fiber, which has been found to reduce the risk of some forms of cancer and heart disease.
• Dietary fiber also helps promote a feeling of fullness, an important part of weight loss and weight maintenance.
• Oranges contain potassium, an essential mineral that helps maintain fluid balance in the body, cell strength and structure and nerve transmission.
• Oranges also contain folate, pectin and potassium as well as carotenoids and bioflavonoids, two classes of phytochemicals scientists are studying for their health-promoting potential.