So 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…
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Continue ReadingGeorgia is known for many things including Stone Mountain, the Southern Hunting Plantation, and historic Savannah. But the most popular event, and most-looked-forward to among the many iconic things to do and see in the south, is Peach Season. Georgia Peaches Summer marks the start of Georgia Peach season. Georgia…
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Continue ReadingThe Grapefruit is a hybrid or cross between a sweet orange and pomelo/pummel with colors ranging from white, ruby red, and blush-pink. Grapefruits are rich in nutrients, fiber, vitamins, and minerals with the red and pink grapefruits containing higher antioxidant levels, beta carotene, and lycopene than the white grapefruit. The…
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Continue ReadingMother’s Day is a special day to show gratitude to our mothers and all the special women in our life. This is the day when we make an exceptional effort for them, to make them feel valued and loved. There are many gift ideas to choose from, such as fresh…
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Continue ReadingWe have to stay healthy, now more than ever, as the COVID-19 flu virus infects millions of people around the world causing devastation to all nations without prejudice, killing young and old alike, spreading to poor and rich in the same numbers. There are several preventive measures we can take…