Although fruit juice is high in natural (and sometimes artificial) sugar and calories and should not replace consumption of whole fruit, orange juice is a traditional morning beverage that still offers some benefits such as vitamins C. Orange juice fortified with vitamin D can lower the risk of depression, osteoporosis, and some types of cancer. Fresh-squeezed is ideal, but barring that, look for pure OJ fortified with vitamin D.

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