Give the People You Love Healthy Snacks

 

“As soon as the holidays are over, I’m going to cut back and start eating better.”

How many times have you said this? How many times have you heard friends and family members say this? It’s a good goal, but it can be tough when it seems like there’s always something to celebrate. The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are one thing, but then there’s Valentine’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day, not to mention birthdays, anniversaries, and all the summer holidays!

Food gifts are great when you don’t know what to get or when you need a gift for someone who doesn’t live close by. But decadent, calorie-laden food gifts aren’t always welcome when your recipient wants or needs to eat better. The good news is that healthy gifts don’t have to be boring…in fact, when you shop healthy food gifts from Pittman & Davis, you’re sure to find healthy snacks that still taste like special treats!

Who Can Benefit from Healthy Food Gifts?

The truth is, of course, that everyone can benefit from eating healthy foods. But sometimes, it’s tough for the people you love to make healthy choices. Life is busy, and when your schedule is full, choosing whole, healthy foods isn’t as easy as grabbing a readily available processed snack that promises instant satisfaction and a rush of energy from a sugar “high.”

Some folks on your list who might find themselves relying on vending machines or quick-grab snack foods from the gas station or convenience store can include:

1. College students. Ever hear of the dreaded “freshmen fifteen?” Kids grow accustomed to their parents regulating their snack intake and providing them with nourishing foods to eat, and suddenly finding themselves entirely in charge of their own diets can be quite an adjustment. Young adults used to Mom or Dad nudging them to get out of bed in time to enjoy a healthy breakfast before heading off to school now may find themselves oversleeping and having to rush out the door with barely enough time to grab a doughnut on the way. Candy bars between classes are an easy way to get a boost of energy, while calorie-laden chips and slices of pizza are easy, inexpensive ways to refuel during a grueling study session. The result? Weight gain and a compromised immune system that leaves your college student susceptible to colds and viruses.

   Care packages containing fresh oranges, grapefruits and nuts provide easy, readily available alternatives to junk food college students will enjoy that can also keep them healthy and sharpen their focus so they get more out of their classes.

2. Busy professionals. Do you know someone in a high-powered job who’s too busy to stop for lunch most days, relying on endless cups and vending machine snacks to get by between meetings? Having tempting, easy-to-eat fresh fruit available to grab and go is perfect for such individuals. Easy-peel tangerines and clementines especially take the fuss out of healthy eating, and the segments are easy to add to a portable salad!
3. Seniors or those with mobility problems. Older adults and those with mobility problems need the nutrients fresh fruit provides just as much as (and, in some cases, more than) younger individuals. But because they may not be able to get to the store as often, or as able to tote large or heavy items when they do, they may not get such foods, instead focusing on long-lasting staple items to see them through.

   A fresh fruit delivery to older relatives or neighbors is always a welcome gift because it brings sweet, delicious, healthy fruit right to their door without a struggle. Your recipient will appreciate being able to enjoy a healthy snack without having to go out!

4. Folks on a budget. Sadly, fresh produce is one of the items many people will cut back on during times of financial challenge, opting instead to stock up on low-cost foods with a longer shelf life – such foods are often, unfortunately, over processed and less beneficial nutritionally than whole, fresh foods.

   Families watching their spending habits will also appreciate the gift of delicious and healthy fresh fruit. A large gift box of fresh fruit, or even a gift subscription to a monthly fruit club, is a wonderful gift for people who might be going through a period of financial difficulty. In addition to providing a quick and healthy snack for all members of the family, the fresh fruit can be used in a variety of recipes for every meal, making breakfasts, salads and snacks and even dinners healthier and more nutritious, as well as providing something sweet yet healthy for desserts.

Healthy Fruit Gifts from Pittman & Davis

Sending fresh citrus fruit is easy, and you can find beautiful citrus gifts in any price range at Pittman & Davis. Here are just a few of our most popular healthy gifts that our customers order again and again:

1. Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit, Starting at $32.99. With a size to fit every need and a price point to fit every budget, you can’t go wrong with our famous grapefruit – it’s the fruit that made us famous! So sweet it never needs sugar, full of antioxidants – you won’t find fruit like this in your local chain grocery store.
2. Navel Oranges, Starting at $32.99. Seedless, sweet and oh-so-juicy, there’s a reason the classic Navel Orange is one of the world’s most popular citrus fruits. Ours are plump and perfect, practically glowing with vibrant color and flavor.
3. Honeybells, Starting at 34.99. A cross between a grapefruit and a tangerine so it’s just the right amount of tangy-sweet, these juicy gems are known as the orange-lover’s orange. Their season is lamentably short, so order while you can!
4. Shareable Snacks Gift Box, Only $39.99. This satisfying collection not only includes our popular Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruit and seedless and sweet Navel Oranges, but protein-rich mixed nuts and sweet dried fruit assortments.
5. Clementines, Only $36.99. This is the perfect citrus for kids or anyone who wants a quick, easy-to-eat snack. Small, sweet, and seedless with easy-peel skins, it’s the perfect portable fruit for everyone from school-age children to commuters.

Give the people you love the tools to eat healthily no matter where they are with a fruit delivery from Pittman & Davis. It’s a great way to show how much you care!

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