Did you know that more than half the American population is walking around in a state of partial dehydration? One study of 2,000 people found that just 22% drink the USDA-recommended eight to 10 eight-ounce glasses of water each day. We do drink a lot of soda, though – in…
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Continue ReadingMyth: Eating half a grapefruit for breakfast every morning will cause you to lose weight effortlessly, because grapefruits contain a magical, fat-burning enzyme. Fact: While grapefruit does indeed help you to burn fat (the reason why isn’t conclusive), it’s not going to do the job of letting the weight off…
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Continue ReadingDo you have a loved one with diabetes to whom you’d like to send a gift for Easter, Mother’s Day, or another holiday? Buying food gifts for someone with diabetes can be a little tricky, but the good news is that many fruit baskets make great, attractive gifts for diabetics.…
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Continue ReadingIf you love to orange or tangerine chicken when you order Chinese takeout, this recipe is for you! Traditional citrus chicken gets a sweet-and-sour twist with a Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit. If you like extra tang (balanced with sweet brown sugar) in your citrus chicken, you need to…
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Continue ReadingReady in just five minutes, this bowl of sweet-and-tangy minted fruit is great on its own or paired with a delectable omelet. Enjoy it at any time of day for a fresh burst of nutritious flavor! Ingredients: 2 Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby™ Red Grapefruits, chilled 1 banana, sliced 1…
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Continue ReadingLooking for a great gift for a loved one? Treat the health nut (or wannabe health nut) to a beautiful basket full of gourmet fruits! Whether you have a specific giftee who is recovering from an illness, or you just want to send your recipient a gift with universal appeal,…
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Continue ReadingWith the start of a New Year comes New Year’s resolutions! Have you resolved to cut back on sugar this year? If so, we have good news for you…you don’t have to get rid of any fresh fruit gift baskets packed with premium fruit you may have received because, despite…
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Continue ReadingDid more than one person send fruit to you this year, and you’re not sure what to do with the extras? Did you order fruit with the intention of using some of it for cooking? Whether it’s apples or mangos, fruit that’s cooked is delicious – but if you’ve never…
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Continue ReadingIt may seem natural to equate winter with comfort food and not fresh fruits and vegetables, but there are plenty of fruits that come into season in the wintertime – and you need them! Bereft of sunlight, the long, dark, cold winter days can deprive you of nutrients and sap…
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Continue ReadingThe bad thing about winter? Cold season. The good thing? Citrus season! This delicious, one-serving smoothie is perfect for giving your immune system the boost it needs to fight off winter sicknesses – and it looks pretty, too! Sweeten with honey if desired, and top with chia seeds for an…