You probably don’t think about it, much but civilization as we know it wouldn’t really be possible without fresh citrus fruit. Sure, there are a lot of other inventions that we imagine were just as important – the wheel, definitely, and fire for sure. Also, probably penicillin – but fresh citrus fruit and fresh citrus fruit baskets have made the world turn for thousands of years. Just look at the timeline: Ancient Times Fresh fruit was so desired among the traders and voyagers of the ancient roman times that merchants and sailors sometimes traveled thousands of miles to find new…
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Continue ReadingPeach season is here! There’s nothing like biting into a fresh, juicy Georgia peach when you’re craving a taste of summer…but wait! Who’s that staring at your soulfully while you enjoy your fresh Florida peach? We know you love to indulge your four-legged friend, but should you when it comes to Hale peaches? The good news is that you can share your fresh peaches (never canned or preserved, which are high in sugar and can upset your dog’s stomach) with your dog as long as you don’t overdo it. Dogs are omnivores, which means that, in addition to meat, they…
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Continue ReadingUh oh…between the holidays, staying indoors due to wintry weather, and pandemic blues, you may find you’ve put on a few extra pounds. Spring is here…is it too late to get in shape for summer? Losing Weight can be as Simple as Making a Few Changes to Your Diet The good news is that you don’t have to make huge, radical changes to your diet to take off extra pounds. Small changes like swapping out sugary snacks for healthy, whole foods (like Navel Oranges, for instance) can make a big impact over time. The holidays are over and now it’s…
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Continue ReadingSummer is coming…and so is summer fruit! You don’t need to feel badly about saying goodbye to Ruby Red Grapefruit, Grove Navel Oranges, and Comice Pears when you have Sweet Georgia Peaches, Bing Cherries, and Apricots to look forward to. Summer fruit from Hale Groves is a true treat you can look forward to, and in celebration of our summer selections, we’re going to spotlight one each week in the leadup to summer. This week’s star? Mangos! Wait…I can by Mangos online?? You sure can! Mangos (referred to by some as “queen’s fruit”) used to be a lot harder to…
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Continue ReadingHale Groves Petite Florida Peaches are here! Firm and juicy, these beauties bring you the sweet taste of summer early. With Florida-grown fruit, you don’t have to wait until summer to order peaches! Grown in the Sunshine State, Hale peaches are available starting in March, so if you’re missing summer peaches too much to wait, you can buy peaches online during the spring through the month of May! What Kind of Peaches are Petite Florida Peaches? Petite Florida Peaches are just as tasty as Hale Groves’ own Orchard Fresh Peaches and Sweet Georgia Peaches! Like these other two varieties, they…
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Continue ReadingHey, orange lovers! Are you feeling a little down because winter citrus season is coming to an end? Navel Oranges, Cara Cara Oranges, Ruby Red Grapefruit, Honeybells, Tangerines and more…all your favorites will soon be going away until late next fall. You won’t be able to enjoy oranges or other citrus fruits before then unless they’re imported…right? Wrong! While it’s true that most well-known citrus fruits are harvested in the wintertime in North America, there are domestic varieties of oranges in season during the summer months. The best-known of these are Valencia Oranges (you can buy Valencia Oranges from Hale…
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Continue ReadingIt’s Temple Orange time! This mid-late season, rare treat is both tangy and sweet and full of lovely juice, with thin, easy-peel skins and very little pith, making them a snacking favorite. Hale’s Queen of the Crop Temples are bright and tangy on the palate, with a sweetly mellow finish that lingers long after the last drop disappears. If you love oranges but have never had a Temple Orange, we know you’d love them! But you might be wondering…if the orange Temple is so good, why haven’t you heard of it sooner, and why is it so hard to find…
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Continue ReadingWe’ve all heard that it’s never a good idea to workout on a full stomach. But is it really such a good idea to workout on an empty stomach? If you’ve ever gone for a morning run and found yourself feeling a bit nauseated afterwards, you may have wondered. The truth is that a small, healthy snack shortly before working out can actually help settle your stomach, give you strength to fuel your muscles, and prevent lightheadedness or dizziness. The key lies in what you eat, how much, and when. When you eat your pre-workout snack should be determined on…
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Continue ReadingIf Hale Groves has delivered fruit to you and your dog has given you That Look (you know the one!) while you’ve eaten it, you may be tempted to share. The question is, should you? The answer is yes – while dogs fall under the order Carnivora, they’re actually omnivores, which means they can thrive on a diet containing both animal- and plant-based foods. In fact, some fruits can add healthy variety to your dog’s diet as well as serving as a feel-good treat – unlike many processed treats, fruits are full of antioxidant compounds (including Vitamins A and C,…
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Continue ReadingDo you get your 5 A Day? Every time of year is a good time to order fruit from Hale Groves! The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day to help us stay healthy and well. Not only can making fruits and vegetables a regular part of your diet help you avoid such major diseases as cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancers – NOT having enough fruits and vegetables every day is a key risk factor for several noncommunicable diseases. In other words, eating your fruits and veggies can help…