A Natural Solution for Summer Hydration
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
MISSION, Kan., June 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Fun in the summer sun can mean anything from poolside play and outdoor exercise to simply relaxing in the shade. While these activities make the season special for people of all ages, the heat also leads to the inevitable: sweat.
Electrolytes, critical for the human body to function, are lost via sweat throughout the day. Drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, helps keep you hydrated. However, adding 100% orange juice to your diet can help replace those lost electrolytes in addition to aiding hydration. According to a study published in the "Journal of Nutrition and Health Sciences," drinking 100% orange juice following exercise contributes to hydration equally as well as water and sports drinks, making the beverage a viable alternative for recovery.
"Electrolytes include nutrients such as potassium, sodium, magnesium and calcium," said Dr. Rosa Walsh, scientific research director at the Florida Department of Citrus. "In fluids, these nutrients carry an electric charge, which allows muscles to contract and nerves to transmit signals, and are critical for the human body to function. Plain water contains few if any electrolytes, so you must replace lost electrolytes by consuming foods or beverages that contain these nutrients. Drinking fluids that contain both water and electrolytes, such as 100% orange juice, may help support hydration."
In fact, 100% orange juice contains about 90% water and can contribute to overall water intake. With no added sugar, it's an ideal way to support hydration by drinking it on its own or by adding it to recipes like this Healthy Broccoli Salad with Miso Orange Dressing or Pineapple Orange Smoothie.
Consider these major electrolytes found in orange juice:
-- Potassium: The major electrolyte within all cells, it helps balance
fluid in the body with a strong relationship to sodium, the major
electrolyte in the blood and outside the cells. Potassium is especially
important for regulating heart rhythm and function. An 8-ounce glass of
100% orange juice provides 10% of the recommended daily value for
potassium.
-- Magnesium: The fourth-most abundant mineral in the body and essential in
the regulation of muscle contraction, cardiac excitability, blood
pressure and other vital processes. An 8-ounce glass of 100% orange
juice contains 6% of the recommended daily value for magnesium.
-- Calcium: Found in fortified varieties of orange juice, calcium plays an
important role in muscle contraction, nerve transmission and the
contraction and relaxation of the cardiovascular system. As an excellent
source of calcium, an 8-ounce serving of fortified orange juice provides
30% of the recommended daily value.
Visit floridajuice.com to find more recipes that aid in summer hydration.
Healthy Broccoli Salad with Miso Orange Dressing
Servings: 1
Salad:
2 heads broccoli, cut into small florets
2 cups purple cabbage, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Miso Orange Dressing:
1 cup Florida Orange Juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons miso
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 shallot
To make salad: In bowl, toss broccoli, cabbage, raisins, almonds and green onions.
To make miso orange dressing: In food processor or blender, pulse orange juice, canola oil, miso, almond butter and shallot until smooth.
Pour dressing over salad, tossing to coat. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.
Pineapple Orange Smoothie
Servings: 2
1 cup Florida Orange Juice
1/2 cup plain almond milk
1 frozen banana
1 cup frozen pineapple
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 scoop walnuts
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
2-3 ice cubes
1 scoop plain protein powder (optional)
In large blender, blend orange juice, almond milk, frozen banana, frozen pineapple, turmeric, walnuts, cayenne, ice cubes and protein powder, if desired, until smooth.
Portion into two small glasses.
Michael French
mfrench@familyfeatures.com
1-888-824-3337
editors.familyfeatures.com
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