Can you imagine a world without orange juice and lemonade? Sure, the appeal goes beyond these citrus beverages, but that is usually where your love for citrus fruits begins. After these drinks ignite your passion for citrus, you begin to experiment with other flavors and citrus fruits in various recipes. Because citrus straddles the sweet and tart line, you can use citrus fruits in both sweet and savory applications. 

As a food category, citrus is very diverse and includes varieties of oranges, limes, lemons, tangerines, grapefruit, pomelo, and yuzu, among others. Citrus fruits account for 14% of fresh fruit consumption by Americans, according to the Farm Bureau. Oranges rank just below apples, bananas, and melons as the most commonly consumed fruits in the United States. In fact, most people would find it difficult to live without citrus!

Historically, British sailors who attempted voyages without citrus usually developed scurvy, due to lack of vitamin C. Although not the only vitamin C-rich foods, citrus fruits are some of the most popular to enjoy, with one orange containing more than 50 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C. This nutrient functions as an antioxidant and aids immune function, which is vital during cold and flu season. Keep your vitamin C intake up with the following citrus=themed recipes!

DIY Citrus Electrolyte Drink

Perfect for your pre-workout energizing! This DIY citrus electrolyte drink is full of flavor and helps to keep you hydrated and refreshed.

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Immune-Boosting Citrus Carrot Smoothie

Don’t neglect your immune system! Keep up your body’s defense against infection by regularly drinking this smoothie.

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Pineapple Lime And Mint Smoothie

Get ready for a tropical twist and a zesty zing when you enjoy this refreshing pineapple smoothie with lime, mint, hemp hearts, and more.

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Citrus Pomegranate Salad

Get ready for some refreshing and antioxidant-rich seasonal ingredients. This citrus pomegranate salad is everything you want and more!

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Cilantro Citrus Salad Dressing

Made with six simple ingredients, this cilantro citrus dressing bursts with sweet and tangy flavors that’ll take your salad to the next level.

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Winter Blood Orange Salad

This blood orange salad is a beautiful blend of citrus, spinach, arugula, and avocados. The vinaigrette pulls all the flavors together.

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Zucchini Noodles In A Lemon Tahini Sauce

Take your zoodle game to the next level when you toss zucchini noodles in this lemony tahini sauce that is bright, nutty, and acidic.

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Zesty Raw Orange Cheesecake Bars

Get ready to enjoy the zesty, refreshing flavors of this raw vegan cheesecake. Cut them into bars for perfectly healthy bite-size desserts.

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Lemon Ginger Immune-Boosting Sorbet

Obey the sorbet! Boost your immune system with a bowl of this sweet and tangy dessert. Ginger lemon sorbet is exactly what you need in life.

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Vincent Stevens

Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.