$5 Donated to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Per Box

Sunburst Oranges is helping to fund the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - The $5 LLS Donation Organic Orange!

Sunburst Oranges in conjunction with Orange is the New Liver is offering delicious, hard to find, California organic oranges with $5.00 from each box sold donated to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - fighting blood cancers.

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Make your purchase have even more meaning and remember when yu purchase for yourself or as a holiday gift you can make it a life saving act.

$5 Give HOPE with a donation to LLS from each box of Plucky's Organic Oranges purchased!

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180 South “E” Street

Porterville, CA  93257

559-561-3391

Oranges From Your Yard

Although Citrus is a subtropical genus, northern gardeners can grow lemons, oranges, and other citrus trees in containers to enjoy fresh fruit. Standard-size orange and grapefruit trees can grow 18 to 22 feet tall, whereas dwarf varieties only grow 8 to 12 feet tall. Most citrus varieties are self-fertile, so only one tree is necessary. On average, fruit bearing begins when the trees are between 3 and 6 years old; however, exact timing will depend on the type of citrus (lemons, oranges, grapefruit, etc.), the cultivar, your climate, the health of the plant and its care, and other factors. Flowering is not seasonal, but occurs during warm weather and regular rainfall. Flowers and fruits may coincide.

Planting

Citrus trees should be planted in a sunny and wind-protected area.

In the citrus belt, trees can be planted at any time, however, spring is the best time for container grown plants.

Standard-size trees should be spaced 12 to 25 feet apart and dwarf trees should be set 6 to 10 feet apart. The exact distance depends on the variety. The bigger the fruit, the farther the distance.

If the soil is not well-drained, plant the trees on a slight mound to prevent waterlogging.

To plant citrus trees inside from seeds, remove the seeds from the desired fruit. Soak the seeds overnight in water and plant them ½ inch deep in moist potting soil. Cover the pot with a plastic bag or wrap and let it sit in a warm and sunny spot for a few weeks until the seeds start to grow. Then, remove the plastic but keep the pot near a warm and sunny window.

Care

A few weeks after planting, and for the first few years (before bearing age), feed the tree a balanced (such as 6-6-6) fertilizer.

For newly bearing trees, provide nutrients to continue branch and leaf growth but also to replace nutrients lost by fruit forming. A citrus blend is ideal.

Check manufacturer’s directions, or ask a garden nursery, as to how often and how much to apply during each year of a tree's growth.

Mulches are not recommended for citrus trees, but if trees are located in a cultivated plant bed where mulch is used, keep at least 12 inches of bare ground between the tree trunk and the mulch. Pre-emergent herbicides may be used to prevent weed seeds from germinating.

Fruit thinning is unnecessary.

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180 South “E” Street
Porterville, CA  93257
559-561-3391

Nutritional Breakdown Of Oranges

One medium orange contains 80 calories, 0 grams of fat, 250 milligrams of potassium, 19 grams of carbohydrate (14 grams of sugar and 3 grams of dietary fiber) as well as 1 gram of protein. One orange provides 130 percent of your vitamin C needs for the day, 2 percent of vitamin A needs, 6 percent of calcium.

Oranges also contain thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B-6, folate, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, selenium and copper. Because of their high vitamin C content (over twice the daily need) oranges are associated with boosting the immune system.

Oranges also contain choline, zeaxanthin, and carotenoids.

Choline is an important nutrient found in oranges that helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory. Choline also helps to maintain the structure of cellular membranes, aids in the transmission of nerve impulses, assists in the absorption of fat and reduces chronic inflammation.

Zeaxanthin and carotenoids have antioxidant effects and have been shown to have an inverse relationship with overall cancer rates and prostate cancer in particular.

How To Incorporate More Oranges Into Your Diet

Keep a bowl on the kitchen table or counter stocked with fresh fruit from the season. Seeing the fruits readily available will likely cause you to choose them as a snack more often rather than raiding the cupboards for a less healthy snack.

Make a fruit salad with strawberries, pineapple, mandarin oranges and grapes.

Add some orange slices to your salad at lunch or dinner. Compliment the oranges with walnuts or pecans, a crumbled cheese and a light balsamic or citrus vinaigrette dressing.

Make your own juice! Nothing tastes better than freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning. When you make your own, you can be sure there are no added preservatives or sweeteners.

There are a variety of orange types on offer that can aid in various conditions from heart health to diabetes.

Oranges should be picked at their peak of ripeness because unlike some other fruits, they do not ripen or improve in quality after being picked. Oranges should be stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

While it is hard to find good fruits and vegetables in the winter, it is the perfect time to buy citrus. Winter is the peak season for oranges and other citrus fruits.

There are many different types of oranges available such as navel, mandarin, cara cara, blood oranges, Valencia and Seville oranges just to name a few. Some are very sweet and others have more of a sour taste.

Are you looking for Oranges to use as gifts for a business associates, family or friends? A quick visit to http://sunburstoranges.com can solve all of your fresh gift giving adventures. We sell only the finest selections and the freshest citrus you can buy.

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Sunburst Oranges
180 South “E” Street
Porterville, CA  93257
559-561-3391

Asian Style Orange Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken soup, the favorite soup for most folks is a soup made from chicken, simmered in water, usually with various other ingredients. The classic chicken soup consists of a clear broth, often with pieces of chicken or vegetables; common additions are pasta, dumplings, or grains such as rice and barley. Chicken soup has acquired the reputation of a folk remedy for colds and influenza, and in many countries is considered a comfort food. But we have an Asian style that uses fresh squeezed orange juice to add a bright flavor to the standard fare. We think this will be a new family favorite.

Ingredients

1 quart chicken broth
1 cup Sunburst Oranges Fresh Squeezed orange juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
12 ounces dried Asian-style noodles, such as soba
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 cup snow peas
½ cup carrots, thinly sliced
½ cup cilantro, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Hot pepper sauce to taste, optional

Directions

Heat the chicken broth in stockpot; add orange juice. Bring to low boil; add soy sauce, sesame oil and ginger; reduce heat to low. 

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Toss noodles with vegetable oil. 

Divide noodles evenly among four large soup bowls; add chicken broth mixture. 

Top with chicken, snow peas, carrots, cilantro and green onions. Serve with hot pepper sauce, if desired.

Yield: Makes 4 Servings

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Porterville, CA  93257
559-561-3391

Learn How Oranges Are Helping To Fight Leukemia

It seems like each and every day we read about new research into the health benefits of oranges. So when we write about “Learn how oranges are helping to fight Leukemia” I am sure you thought that we were going to do a story on the latest research into oranges.

Something like this from the Daily Mail in Britton. Oranges 'cut cancer risk'

by Tim Utton, Daily Mail

An orange a day is the best bet for keeping cancer away, according to scientists. Researchers believe eating the citrus fruit can cut the risk of some examples of the disease by up to 50 per cent. They also found that consuming an extra serving can reduce the risk of a stroke by 19 per cent. As well as providing vitamins and fiber, citrus fruits boost the immune system and fight the growth of tumors. But few Britons are consuming enough fruit and vegetables to gain the full benefit.

Only 13 percent of men and 15 percent of women eat the recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day, according to the Department of Health. The latest study found that consuming citrus fruits could cut the risk of mouth, larynx and stomach cancers by up to 50 percent. These cancers alone kill more than 8,000 Britons a year.

Well, not this time. Do you know that buying organic will make sure that a $5.00 donation goes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society? Sunburst Oranges, through our Plucky Organic brand, is teaming up with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-California Southland Chapter to help them find a cure for blood cancers. $5 from every box of organic oranges sold will be donated directly to them.

The LLS exists to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. We are the voice for all blood cancer patients and we work to ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients. The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS recognizes that finding cures is not enough; we need to ensure that patients have access to the treatments, services and providers they need to live longer, better, healthier lives. LLS is dedicated to removing barriers to care.

What Sunburst & Plucky Do

We at Sunburst Oranges have several lifetimes of experience growing, packing and selling citrus. Now, through Plucky Brand Organics, we're using those human resources to help educate and support those in need of medical attention and financial assistance from the charitable organizations we support.

Use this hyperlink to go directly to our page and take advantage of this great life-saving offer. http://sunburst-oranges-plus.myshopify.com/collections/the-leukemia-lymphoma-society-lls

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Sunburst Oranges

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Porterville, CA  93257

559-561-3391

Dark Chocolate Increases Attention And Alertness

If it is good for you we need to understand what Dark means. Dark chocolate is also known as "bittersweet" or "semisweet" chocolate. It contains a high percentage (> 60%) of cocoa solids, and little or no added sugar. Dark chocolate has a rich, intense flavor, and is found in chocolate bars, candies and baking chocolate.

There is some good news for the chocolate lovers out there: a new study carried out by researchers from Northern Arizona University reveals that the intake of dark chocolate with at least 60 percent cacao could be the key to improving attention and alertness and get you through the afternoon slump.

"Chocolate is indeed a stimulant and it activates the brain in a really special way," said Dr. Larry Stevens, a professor of psychological sciences at Northern Arizona University. "It can increase brain characteristics of attention, and it also significantly affects blood pressure levels."

The study was published in the journal NeuroRegulation and sponsored by American chocolate manufacturer the Hershey Company. The study is actually the first of its kind to investigate the influence that chocolate has on brain activity and attention using the electroencephalography (EEG) technique. With EEG, it is possible to take images of the brain's activity while performing cognitive tasks.

For the study, Stevens and his team recruited 122 volunteers aged between 18 and 25. They were all given one of the following options: chocolate with high cacao content (60 percent), chocolate with low cacao content (0 percent), high cacao chocolate with added L-theanine (the amino acid found in green tea), high-sugar water, low-sugar water, or just plain water. They examined the EEG activity, mood and blood pressure of all participants before and after consuming one of the six options while performing certain cognitive tasks. Both the group that ate the chocolate with 60 percent cacao and the one with added L-theanine outperformed the groups that did not eat dark chocolate at all.

"A lot of us in the afternoon get a little fuzzy and can't pay attention, particularly students, so we could have a higher cacao content chocolate bar and it would increase attention," Stevens said. He further notes that only dark chocolate that contains at least 60 percent cacao will boost alertness and attention, not the sugary, milky stuff a normal chocolate bar provides. Stevens and his team also found that eating dark chocolate raises blood pressure. That's where the chocolate/L-theanine combination kicks in: L-theanine acts as a relaxant that lowers blood pressure.

"L-theanine is a really fascinating product that lowers blood pressure and produces what we call alpha waves in the brain that are very calm and peaceful," Stevens said. "We thought that if chocolate acutely elevates blood pressure, and L-theanine lowers blood pressure, then maybe the L-theanine would counteract the short-term hypertensive effects of chocolate." Although the combination isn't available yet, Hershey, who supported the project, is interested in making this new form of chocolate. Stevens hopes that this study will encourage other manufacturers to do their research on the effects of cacao 

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Chocolates In The News

So what is happening with Chocolates around the workd.  Here are two stories that caught our attention.

Nestle Can’t Trademark KitKat Shape

Nestle has lost a long-running court battle to trademark the four-finger shape of its KitKat chocolate bar in Britain.

The Swiss food giant first tried to register the trademark in 2010, but the application was opposed by rival chocolate maker Cadbury U.K. Ltd. The case was previously dismissed by other courts including the European Court of Justice. Britain's High Court on Wednesday upheld those decisions, ruling that the shape of a KitKat bar has not "acquired a distinctive character" enough to satisfy trademark requirements.

Nestle said it was disappointed by the ruling and planned to appeal the decision. It argued that the shape of the four-finger snack has been used in Britain for more than 80 years and is well-known to consumers. "We believe that the shape deserves to be protected as a trademark in the U.K. and are disappointed that the court did not agree on this occasion," the company said.

It's not the first time Cadbury and Nestle have tussled over confectionery in a British court. In 2013, Nestle won a court battle over Cadbury's attempt to register the purple shade of its chocolate wrappers as a trademark.

McDonalds Introduces Chocolate On Fries In Japan

If you thought chocolate covered potato chips were all the rage, McDonald’s is upping the ante with chocolate covered fries. McDonalds in Japan is testing French fries smothered with not just one type of chocolate sauce, but two: chocolate with cacao flavor and white milk chocolate.

Called McChoco Potatoes, the limited-time menu item will be available staring January 26. According to a release, the company says it “makes for a great dessert” by creating a “wonderful salty and sweet harmonious taste.” McDonald's Japan often tests new menu items for the company and if they are successful there, they're sometimes introduced to other markets. Over the years, McDonald's Japan has rolled out items such as the 48 piece McNuggets and the shrimp burger.

No word on if the McChoco Potato will ever hit the U.S.  But if there are plans to introduce it, they'd better hurry up before the chocolate shortage hits.

Are you looking for chocolate to use as gifts for a business associates, family or friends? A quick visit to http://sunburstoranges.com can solve all of your fresh gift giving adventures. We sell only the finest selections and the freshest citrus you can buy.

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Sunburst Oranges
180 South “E” Street
Porterville, CA  93257
559-561-3391