Low Iodine Fresh Orange Juice
Few things beat a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, and this one is about as pure and simple as it gets. When you're navigating a low-iodine approach, it's easy to second-guess packaged drinks that may contain additives or iodized salt — making homemade the obvious move. Here, you're working with whole navel or Valencia oranges and nothing else, so you know exactly what's going into your glass. The optional pinch of salt is just that — optional — and easy to skip or swap for a non-iodized variety if you want to keep things strictly on track. A quick press on a citrus juicer and a pass through a fine-mesh strainer is all it takes to get a bright, vibrant juice that tastes genuinely alive compared to anything from a carton. It's refreshing on its own, pairs beautifully with breakfast, and gives you that hit of natural sweetness without any of the ingredient guesswork.
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2 servings
- 4 large navel or valencia oranges
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 large oranges crosswise. Press each half firmly onto a citrus juicer and twist to extract the juice, working over a measuring cup or bowl until all halves are juiced — you should have about 2 cups of juice.
- 2
Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into glasses to remove seeds and excess pulp, or skip the strainer if you prefer pulpy juice. Add a pinch of salt, if using, and stir briefly. Serve immediately.