Sweeten your morning with citrus

(NC)-Many new year resolutions include eating healthier and getting into shape. But making changes to your lifestyle doesn't happen overnight, it's a process that takes time. One of the easiest ways to begin improving your overall health is to start your day with a healthy breakfast. Start the new year off by sweetening each morning with a nutritious breakfast delight - citrus.

While you may be used to beginning your day with a glass of orange juice, try spicing up your morning with other delicious citrus alternatives. Here are two simple yet tasty recipes to jump start your day using fresh Florida grapefruit.

Shake Up Your Morning With Sweet'n'Citrus Salsa
Instead of using traditional maple syrup on pancakes or French toast, use fresh oranges and grapefruits to make a citrus salsa topping.

. Cut the fruits into small, bite-size pieces

. Sprinkle a little brown sugar and cinnamon in the mix

Loaded with vitamin C to boost your immune system and fibre to help lower cholesterol, grapefruits provide a unique flavour to your daily break- fasts that will surely tantalize your taste buds.

'Toast' the New Year
Bread isn't the only thing you can toast in the morning. Ruby red grapefruits contain folate - essential for growth and development -- and potassium, which helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.

. Pre-heat your broiler and cut a ruby red Florida grapefruit in half

. Sprinkle each grapefruit half with a little cinnamon and brown sugar

. Place the grapefruit halves face-up under the broiler for approximately four to five minutes

. Cool slightly and enjoy

This is a great recipe for those on-the-run, taking less than 10 minutes during busy mornings.

Use only the freshest and juiciest grapefruits for a smart and healthy breakfast option. To pick the best fruit, choose grapefruits that are firm with a deep blush on the outside - the deeper the blush, the darker and sweeter it is on the inside.

Check the sticker to see where it's from; if it's from Florida, you can count on it to be ripe and juicy. For more healthy and nutritious recipes, visit www.floridajuice.com

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(12-2007)

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