How To Best Enjoy Minute Maid? Just S-M-I-L-E!

Frankly, orange is not my favorite fruit but ever since I’ve gotten pregnant (starting with my eldest ‘til now that I'm 34 weeks pregnant with the twins), I have developed this OJ craving and Minute Maid Pulpy Orange Juice has always been my first choice.

Based on my almost two-year affair with this beverage, I’ll share with you the S-M-I-L-E technique on how you can best enjoy your Minute Maid the same way that I always did.

My brother with the Minute Maid I offered him

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Serve it at the Start of the Day

If you want to start your day right, I suggest you begin it with a glass of Minute Maid Pulpy Orange. The ‘orangy’ scent will help wake you up and get you going early in the mornings. It has this aroma-therapeutic effect that will immediately brighten up your mood for the rest of the day.
In my case, its sweet citrus aroma acts much like a zest pill each time I have to start with daily tasks (my work starts 7am- sharp!)… and I almost forgot, Breakfast with Minute Maid is best when there’s oatmeal.
*** As noted in a study of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, orange juice and oatmeal for breakfast can help prevent cardiovascular diseases as this combination helps clean up your arteries.

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Mingle with Mother Nature

What better way to enjoy nature’s best than with Mother Nature herself? I always find it refreshing to drink my Minute Maid when I’m outdoors traveling. Sipping Minute Maid with chirping birds, colorful butterflies and flowers around you will give you an inherent feeling that you are somehow connected with your environment.
As you remind yourself that the pulpy orange drink is one of nature’s gifts, you’ll be more inspired to explore your surroundings, go Green, gulp more juice, and care for the planet.*** I strongly suggest that you go on a picnic, find an awe-inspiring landscape (perhaps the sunrise or sunset), sit on the grass, close your eyes and then sip the OJ slowly – just let the taste linger on!

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Ice-Cold Juice is the way to go

To effectively quench your thirst on a hot day or after you’ve gone jogging or weightlifting or after you’ve just received a very very bad news, drink ice cold Minute Maid. I don’t know why but definitely, the ice makes the orangy taste more appealing, more refreshing, and more stimulating!

If you want to magnify the energizing effect of pulpy Minute Maid however, then you can serve it as an orange shake or as ice cube ‘candies’. Or better yet – make Pinoy-style popsicles – Minute Maid Ice Candy (which will surely be a hit to kids). To make the pops more special, you can add in some fruit cubes like mango cubes perhaps (my fave fruit).

Here is something you might want to try as well...

*** Extra info: Some diet experts say that consuming ice-cold or iced beverages helps you lose weight since your body has to work and burn calories in order to warm up whatever you drink.

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Lace it with a luscious sandwich

For me, Minute Maid Pulpy Orange is best enjoyed with a luscious sandwich – a clubhouse sandwich, a roast beef sandwich, chicken sandwich, Tuscan tuna sandwich, ANY sandwich! The sweetness of the orange juice will complement the tartness of the sandwich and totally bring out the meat’s flavor.
On the other hand, the starchy sandwich will enhance your craving for the beverage, thus making every anticipated sip more exciting. Try it and you’ll agree with me!
*** For best results, you can also put slices of orange or mix orange zest and bits with the olives, onion, tomato, lettuce, or whatever sandwich filling you’re making.

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Enjoy it with Everybody

Nothing beats the feeling you’ll get from sharing things that matter to you. In the case of foods and beverages, “Mas masarap ang may kaagaw”. That’s why I share my Minute Maid mania with my family – even with my daughter.
After all, Minute Maid is an everyday drink with a healthy twist. You can drink it and not worry about cardiovascular problems or different kinds of cancers. You’ll even feel great upon knowing that it has powerful antioxidants and lots of Vitamin C. These components lessen your risk of getting a stroke or developing heart diseases.
***So, offering your loved ones a glass of this pulpy orange drink not only brings you closer together. It’s also a way to ensure that they’ll be healthier, more cheerful, and more energetic.

This is my entry to the Minute Maid Pulpy Orange Story Contest