Yes, 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 to eating. Easy Nectarine Peeling Tips Place the nectarine in a pot of boiling water and let it sit for a minute Remove the nectarine and place it in ice water Once cool enough skin should easily slip off When They’re Best Nectarine season usually peaks between July and August.…
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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 compounds, minerals, and vitamins that promote good health. Its total ORAC value, the measure of antioxidant strength, is 1814 TE (Torolox Equivalent) per 100 grams of peach. Eating fresh peaches will provide you with a moderate source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps develop resistance against infections and help scavenge…
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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 season during summer and all of them are perfect fruit gifts to express your love and wish them well. Below are some of the best fruit gifts for summertime Cherries – One of the most romantic fruits you can ever get your hands on. They look and taste wonderful and…
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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 black seeds. The fruit is oblong. Seedless – Round shape and averaging 10 to 20 pounds. Mini (or personal-sized): Comes in seeded or seedless variety with red yellow flesh. It is small and round averaging 1 to 7 pounds. Yellow and Orange Flesh: round and averaging 10-30 pounds. What Are…
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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 or gives you a basket of mangoes, they see it as a gesture of good intent or they value your friendship? They also consider the mango a symbol of romantic love. Mango trees can be grown in Texas, Florida, California, and the southern gulf coast of the US. There are…
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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 fruit is actually the result of dozens of individual flowers that have fused together to form a single fruit or a “collective fruit”. A pineapple fruit is formed when the light purple flowers, together with their bracts that are attached to a central core, become fleshy and fuse together. The…
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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 are the Cayenne and the Red Spanish pineapple that is common in Florida, both have a tangy-sweet taste. Health Benefits of Pineapples Pineapples are high in fiber which is the number one component to improve the digestive system. This fruit is rich in vitamins, minerals, manganese, and calcium, as well…
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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 peaches start ripening in mid-May through early August and are harvested according to their type: clingstone, semi-freestones, and freestones. Clingstone peaches are varieties with pits that cling to the flesh. Clingstones are typically harvested during the early part of the peach season, which is from May 15th up until the…
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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 white Grapefruit originated from Barbados and was nicknamed the “Forbidden Fruit” in the early 17th century. This subtropical citrus fruit’s flesh has a sour flavor and bitter taste. From Barbados, the grapefruit was introduced to Florida in 1823 – a state which is now known as the largest producer of citrus…
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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 flowers, cards, clothes, bags, etc. All of the options make us feel more excited to buy a gift that will surely make them happy. How about sending your mother a gift basket full of luscious fresh fruits? This gift will not only show your appreciation, but will also show your…