Do berries count as fruit? That may seem like a strange question…after all, berries fit the generalized definition of fruit, i.e. the sweet, fleshy, seed-holding structure of a flowering plant. So why would there be any question about it? What springs to mind when you hear the word, “fruit?”…
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Continue ReadingDid your mom ever give you a glass of orange juice at the first sign of the sniffles? It’s commonly believed that citrus fruit combats colds, but the notion that drinking lots of orange juice will prevent a cold that’s already started from getting worse, or will shorten the…
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Continue ReadingNeed even more reasons to order gift fruit baskets or fruit trays from Pittman & Davis? A recently completed study suggests that eating fresh fruit (like the sweet grapefruits found in our fresh fruit baskets) daily may lower your risk of having a stroke or heart attack. It’s well-known…
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Continue ReadingSome people who are concerned about diabetes aren’t sure about fruit as a snack because they’re worried that grapefruits, oranges, apples, and other fruits are too high in natural sugars. The truth is that some fruits, like grapefruit, are great for diabetics. In addition to many other health benefits,…
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Continue ReadingMinerals help keep us healthy by giving us energy, keeping our bones strong, maintaining our body’s fluids, supporting our cellular health, and boosting our immunity. Some of the different minerals our bodies require in a variety of amounts include calcium, potassium phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, chloride, sulfur, manganese, zinc, copper,…
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Continue ReadingGift baskets of fruit are great for almost anyone, from close friends to co-workers, adults to children. But before you opt to send fruit baskets as gifts to your loved ones you should think about what would be the best fruit basket for them and for the occasion. Read…
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Continue ReadingFresh from the Sunbelt: Grove Update Cara Cara Oranges: To grow the best Cara Cara oranges, we spend long days in the grove to ensure that each tree has ideal water, nutrition, drainage, and care. When we see dark green leaves and sturdy branches supporting perfectly ripening Cara Cara oranges…
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Continue ReadingAs round and bright gold as the sun, oranges might make us think of summer days, but actually they (like most citrus fruits) come into season during the wintertime in North America. Lucky for us, too, since that’s exactly when our immune systems can use a helpful boost! It’s…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit is not only a beautiful, fragrant, fruit that’s as delicious as it looks – it’s super-healthy. Like all citrus, grapefruit is high in vitamin C (you can get nearly half a day’s recommended vitamin C intake by eating just half a grapefruit, which has only 41 calories). Additionally,…
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Fresh from the Sunbelt: Sumo Citrus®: Our Massive Sumo Citrus® has seen a downpour of rain in January. This has been excellent for our harvest, showing that these delicious, and incredibly large citrus are tasting excellent this season. We only expect the taste to improve until harvest begins! We are…