Simple Steps That Can Help Lead to a Lifetime of Good Health

You might be surprised if someone told you that one step to a lifetime of good health is as easy as changing what you drink, but it's true. The simple act of including a glass of 100 percent orange juice in your daily diet is one small change that can make a big difference.

A new analysis by the Florida Department of Citrus of beverage consumption among participants of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) study shows 100 percent orange juice ranked first in delivering Nutritional Supplements such as vitamin C and folate to support long-term health, even though it was the sixth most consumed beverage.

"Try to incorporate foods rich in vitamin C and folate, as well as vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E, carotenoids, and minerals such as iron, zinc and selenium into daily meals," says Dr. Pamela Peeke, author of The New York Times bestseller "Body for Life for Women" and the upcoming "Fit to Live."

"A diet rich in these essential vitamins and nutrients will yield short-term benefits, such as helping the body to battle the common cold, as well as aid in long-term disease prevention, potentially helping the body fight chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's," she adds.

The immune system is a complex and integrated series of processes that require a readily available supply of vitamins and minerals in order to function properly. To help support your immune system for a lifetime of proper function, Dr. Peeke recommends incorporating foods with the following nutrients:

* Vitamin C: One of the most powerful antioxidants, vitamin C plays a key role in helping to support the immune system's ability to fight routine illnesses such as the common cold. Vitamin C also helps neutralize free radicals that can cause cell and tissue damage that, over a lifetime, could lead to chronic diseases, including cancer and heart disease.

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