A medium-sized peach (150g) contains around 58 calories. Based on the information provided by the USDA, one small peach (2.5 inches in diameter (130g) contains approximately contain 51 calories. Other nutritional information (medium-sized peach) Protein: 1 gram Fat: less than 1 gram Carbs: 14 grams Fiber: 2 grams Vitamin C: 17% of the Daily Value (DV) Vitamin A: 10% of the DV Potassium: 8% of the DV Niacin: 6% of the DV Vitamin E: 5% of the DV Vitamin K: 5% of the DV Copper: 5% of the DV Manganese: 5% of the DV Peaches also offer smaller amounts of…
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Continue ReadingCongratulations! You probably just recently found out that you’re pregnant and ended up on this page searching for healthy and nutritious diet tips for expecting mothers. You may even want to sign up for a monthly fruit subscription, and want to know what fruits are good for both you and your baby. During pregnancy, your body urges you to eat more food. However, in order to support the development of the baby inside you, you need to have a healthy and balanced diet. A balanced diet will help you and your baby stay healthy throughout your pregnancy and minimize risk…
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Continue ReadingSo you love dogs. You love mangos as well. Know you want to feed your lovely dog with the mangos you love so much. You probably ended up here searching if you can feed them mangos and if they are good for your dogs. Well search no further, the answer is yes, mangoes are fine for dogs in moderation. Health benefits of a mango The mango is native to southern Asia and spread early on to Malaya, eastern Asia, and eastern Africa. Mangos were introduced to California in 1880. There are nearly 500 varieties of mango fruit in the world…
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Continue ReadingSummer Time in Georgia Means one thing: Peaches! Summertime is Peach Season in Georgia (May – September). They are grown for 16-18 weeks, with ripening starting in mid-May to early August. You can see local fruit stands selling different varieties of peaches, farms selling homegrown Georgia Peaches by the crate, and local restaurants featuring different sweet peach recipes on their menus. There’s nothing like a perfectly ripened, sweet Georgia peach. That’s because Georgia Peaches are packed and shipped straight from the tree all in one day! Consumers are always guaranteed freshness every time they buy Peaches from Georgia. Varieties There…
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Continue ReadingMango is a variety of stone fruit like peach, lychee, and other fruits with a large seed inside. Mangoes are tropical trees cultivated in areas with warm weather conditions like the worlds’ largest fruit production state, Florida, USA. Mango season in Florida is between May and October, but generally the peak season is summer. Mangoes are widely used in many savory dishes, salads, cakes, and drinks. Let’s take a look at the nutritional value and health benefits of this fruit. Nutrition Facts of Mangos Mangoes are low in calories yet high in nutrients. It is a good source of vitamin…
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Continue ReadingGeorgia is known as the Peach State in the US as Peach farming has been embedded in the state’s history. Peaches grow well in Georgia because of the warm weather and soil that is suitable for peach trees to grow. Georgia peaches are great to sweeten up summertime for everyone. The Peach tree is a subtropical cultivar and they like to grow in areas with warm temperatures. However, during cold weather, they go dormant. It can take up to 4 years for a peach tree to produce large sweet fruits. Once the tree blooms, Georgia Peaches take about three months…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruits are considered to be one of the world’s most nutritious fruits and are a terrific source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients that can help the body stave off diseases and promote overall health. With varying colors and flavors, there will always be a Grapefruit to suit your palette. Types of Grapefruits To date, there are 3 types of Grapefruits you can choose from: the sour and somewhat bitter white Grapefruit (sometimes called yellow Grapefruit) which is the progenitor of all other Grapefruit cultivars, the tangy-bittersweet pink Grapefruit, and the sweet but somewhat tart red Grapefruit. White Grapefruits…
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Continue ReadingDifferent seasons bring numerous good tidings, of which, the availability of varying cultivars of oranges is one. If you are a fan of citrus oranges it is good to know which variety is available in which season – not all of them are available year-round – to ensure that you get to eat your favorite orange while it is available. Different Orange Cultivars Summer is mostly thought of as the season for oranges, because of the refreshing and thirst-quenching Oranges Valencia, but to be honest most orange cultivars are in season during colder months. Blood Oranges are crimson-to-maroon-fleshed oranges that…
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Continue ReadingCitrus fruits, unlike many other fruit cultivars in the world, are prone to mutation and have a rare genetic make-up that allows them to be sexually compatible with one another and mix, resulting in new breeds of citrus. This is exactly what happened with Honeybell Oranges – a cross between Dancy tangerine and Duncan grapefruit. Origin of Honeybells Honeybell Oranges are called oranges but they are in fact tangelos or fruit hybrids of mandarin or tangerine origin crossed with pomelo or grapefruit. This fruit was first released for commercial propagation in 1931 by the USDA Horticultural Research Station in Orlando,…
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Continue ReadingJuicy and sweet, Temple Oranges have long been delighting everyone with their decadent taste. Said to have been discovered in 1896 in Jamaica, a native fruit-grower in Florida decided to ship home some samples. The fruit saw commercial success under William Chase Temple in 1919, and the rest was history. Why We Like It A hybrid of orange and tangerine, Temple Orange is considered a ??nacking orange??with its easy-to-peel skin. It became an instant favorite among health-conscious eaters because of its satisfyingly great taste. What?? great about Temples is each fruit consists of only 80 calories. If you want a…