We buy oranges because we know they are good sources of vitamins A and C – powerful antioxidants that can help stave off infection and fight common colds. But besides the numerous health benefits of eating nutritious fresh oranges, we can also derive great joy from eating the juiciest, tastiest,…
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Continue ReadingMany people consider the white Grapefruit an acquired taste because of its bitter pith and tart flavor with just the bare minimum of underlying sweetness. But did you know that underneath that sour taste is a wide range of essential vitamins and minerals that can protect you from various health…
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Continue ReadingPittman & Davis is widely known for their fresh, premium-quality fruits and fruit baskets. But did you know that we also have wonderful and mouth-watering baked goods and pastries which you can order online? Now you can start sending bakery gifts to your loved ones from the variety of baked…
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Continue ReadingYes, you can eat the nectarine along with its skin. You can also peel it if you want, other people don’t like the texture and taste of the skin. It’s all up to your preference. Just make sure to wash your nectarine thoroughly, or any fruit for that matter, prior…
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Continue ReadingSo are peaches good for weight loss? We’ll get to that a little later, first let me share some nutritional facts about peaches. Peach Nutrition Facts Peaches are low in calories. 100 grams of peaches provides roughly 39 calories and contains no saturated fats. Peaches also contain a number of…
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Continue ReadingThere is nothing like a refreshing fruit treat during summertime. Not only are fruits thirst-quenching but they are also a healthy source of vitamins and nutrients. What better way to express love to relatives and friends by sending fruit gifts to enjoy. There are lots of fruits that are in…
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Continue ReadingWatermelon is native to Africa and is related to squash, cucumbers, cantaloupe, and pumpkins. Today, watermelons are grown in almost a hundred countries and come in more than a thousand varieties. Among the most popular varieties are: Seeded – averaging 15 to 45 pounds with medium to large brown or…
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Continue ReadingMango is one of the most popular fruit in the world for its blend of sweet and a tart tropical flavors. The succulent, aromatic mango is an evergreen tree called Mangifera Indica and was originally cultivated in India 5000 years ago. Did you know that in India, when someone sends…
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Continue ReadingEver wondered what this weird looking fruit really is? Is it a pine or is it an apple? It’s neither, nor is it both. Get ready to have your mind blown and your childish innocence shattered. The pineapple is a berry. Yes, you read that right, a berry. The pineapple…
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Continue ReadingPineapples are available throughout the year, although the sweet ripe pineapple is at its peak from March to July. This fruit is a tropical plant originally cultivated in South America for many years, and now grown in Florida and South Carolina. Did you know that pineapples have two varieties? These…