 Hi Everybody!
I'm Captain Citrus, from the Planet Orange. I've come to Florida to help second graders and their families learn all about the benefits of Florida citrus.
Here are some juicy activities that I hope you'll try at home.
 Florida Citrus: It's the Way to Start Smart!
How much do you know about the health benefits of Florida citrus?
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 Family Fun in Our Community
Plan a Fun Day exploring a new part of our home state.
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 Exploring the World of Citrus
Discover the many varieties of citrus fruit at your supermarket.
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 Captain Citrus Wishes You a Happy Holiday Season!
Find out how to grow your own citrus seedling from an orange seed.
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 Happy Thanksgiving from Captain Citrus!
Use these quick-and-easy recipes to add a Sunshine State twist to your family's holiday celebration.
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 Have Some Juicy Fun in the Kitchen!
Gather the family to create your own recipe that features Florida citrus, then continue the fun by making a family Captain Citrus Cookbook.
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 Join the Citrus Crew!
Use this certificate to celebrate what your child has learned from Captain Citrus during the school year, and follow the link for a juicy summer reading list.
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 Start Smart with Florida Citrus
Here's a fun way to celebrate National Nutrition Month everyday throughout the month of March. Post this calendar on your fridge to track which members of your family start their day with a healthful breakfast that includes Florida orange juice. And it's a great reminder that citrus fruits are delicious all day long!
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 Get Creative in the Kitchen
Help your children take pride in their health and in their state with some fun kitchen activities. Try out the Florida citrus recipes on this sheet, and then create a recipe of your own. Make it part of your own family's Captain Citrus Cookbook featuring scrumptious recipes using Florida's famous and nutritious citrus products.
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 Celebrate the Citrus Season with these quick and easy recipes for two tasty holiday treats - Orange Hot Chocolate and Easy Cranberry Relish. And be sure to take a survey to find out which citrus fruit is your family’s favorite.
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And here's a great breakfast smoothie to help start your day right!
Florida Sunshine Smoothie
Makes 2 (8 oz.) servings
| Ingredients |
Measure |
| 100% Florida orange juice |
1 cup |
| 100% Florida grapefruit juice |
1/2 cup |
| Ripe banana |
1 |
| Lowfat vanilla yogurt |
1/2 cup |
| Pure vanilla extract |
1/2 tsp. |
Method
1. In a blender, combine orange juice, grapefruit juice, banana, yogurt and vanilla; blend until smooth.
2. Pour into 2 glasses and serve.
The Florida Department of Citrus |
