Every January, as we step into our Health & Wellness issue, I find myself doing what so many of us do this time of year—looking for fresh routines, healthier habits, and small but meaningful ways to feel more energized. And while I love a good fitness challenge or spa day as much as the next person, one of my most reliable daily resets is much simpler: my morning smoothie.
It started a few winters ago when I realized my mornings were running me, not the other way around. Between back-to-back calls, events, and keeping life moving in harmony, I needed something that helped me start the day with clarity instead of chaos. Enter what has now become my signature morning blend—the Glow Getter Smoothie.
And because The Oranges deserves a recipe as bright and uplifting as the communities we serve, this one brings all the sunshine, even in the coldest Jersey winter.
Why I Love It
This smoothie does exactly what its name promises: it helps you glow from the inside out. It’s fresh, invigorating, packed with vitamins, and tastes like a little burst of citrus sunshine. On mornings when I’m juggling editorial calendars or running out the door to cover a local event, this is my go-to. It fuels me without slowing me down.
The Oranges “Glow Getter” Smoothie
Bright, energizing, and packed with cold-weather immunity support.
Ingredients:
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1 juicy orange, peeled
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½ cup mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
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½ cup carrot juice
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¼ teaspoon turmeric
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger
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½ cup coconut water
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Handful of ice
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Optional: 1 teaspoon chia seeds for an extra wellness boost
Directions:
Blend everything on high until smooth, golden, and glossy. Sip immediately and pretend it’s summer.
Wellness Benefits
If your New Year goals include immunity support, glowing skin, better hydration, or simply starting your day with intention, this smoothie checks all the boxes. The orange and mango bring vitamin C power, the ginger wakes up your metabolism, the turmeric fights inflammation, and the coconut water keeps everything balanced and hydrating.
A Note From Me to You
This year, give yourself permission to find small pockets of wellness—moments that feel good, lift your mood, and support your body. If this smoothie becomes one of those rituals for you the way it has for me, then we’re off to a bright start in 2026.
Cheers to a healthy, glowing year ahead.
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