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Sherman Oaks, Calif., November 19, 2002...This winter consumers won't be left out in the cold if they take the right steps to prevent the flu. According to research studies, eating fresh citrus is one of the best ways to ward off illness and prevent disease¹. Sunkist oranges are rich in Vitamin C and other nutrients, which are crucial for maintaining a strong immune system. One thing consumers can do to help prevent feeling blue with the flu, is reach for a Sunkist orange.

Just in time for cold and flu season, Mother Nature has delivered a bountiful Sunkist navel crop. Just one Sunkist navel orange provides 130 percent of your daily value of Vitamin C; this powerful antioxidant protects the body from the effects of stress, pollution and disease. Unlike some vitamins, Vitamin C cannot be stored by the body, so it must be replenished regularly.

"Sunkist navel oranges supply Vitamin C, flavanoids and folate as well as fiber and many other vitamins and minerals that bolster the immune system and contribute to overall health, which is especially important during cold and flu season," said Dr. Liz Applegate, nutritionist and faculty member, University of California, Davis. "In addition, they taste great and are a healthy snack alternative to chips, cookies and candy."

Whole foods, such as fresh Sunkist oranges, are the ideal way to store up on recommended doses of Vitamin C to battle the season's sicknesses. According to accumulating research, eating whole foods is the best and safest path to total wellness². Consuming the necessary vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that enhance one's total wellness through whole foods assures an optimal balance of nutrients, rather than running the risk of excess through the use of supplements³.

Increased levels of stress during the holidays also suppress the body's immune function, and during these times many people tend to cuddle up with comfort food. For this reason, it is especially important to feed stress-related cravings with healthy foods that help build the immune system. By providing the body with Vitamin C, protein and the mineral zinc, stressed out consumers can bolster the immune system, fight the negative effects of stress and help ward off illness and diseases⁴.

In addition to their great taste, oranges are nutrient-packed: high in Vitamin C, fiber, folate, potassium and anti-oxidants which help prevent against heart disease and help lower high blood pressure. To help health conscious shoppers, Sunkist navel oranges bear the prestigious American Heart Association heart-check mark. The heart-check mark identifies foods low in saturated fat and cholesterol and allows consumers to easily and conveniently identify heart-healthy food.

This healthy message is brought to you by Sunkist Growers. As one of the world's oldest and largest citrus marketing cooperatives, Sunkist Growers is owned by more than 6,000 citrus growers in California and Arizona, most of whom are small family farmers. "Sunkist, A Sign of Good Health."

For more information about Sunkist Navel Oranges, visit www.Sunkist.com

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