It’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…
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Continue ReadingLooking to brighten up a dull winter’s day? There’s no better way than with fresh fruit! Colorful, delicious, and super-good for you (oranges and grapefruit are packed with immune-boosting vitamin C, a must for defeating colds and viruses), fruit is a great way to ease the winter doldrums, whether you’re eating it fresh out of hand or adding it to your favorite drinks and recipes. Best of all, some of the best fruits are in season during the winter months! Here are just a few: Citrus Fruits That Are Available in January Grapefruit. Ever send fresh fruit to a loved one? If…
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Continue ReadingThere’s nothing like the taste of fresh citrus to brighten up a winter’s day! Whether you buy fruit baskets for your friends or you received orange gift baskets yourself this holiday season, you should keep in mind that there are many ways to enjoy Florida citrus in addition to eating it fresh out of hand – they’re great for adding to your favorite recipes, too. Cutting up your holiday fruit gifts for use in various recipes may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually quite easy. Read on to learn the best way to cut your Florida fruit for…
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Continue ReadingDid you get a sumptuous fruit gift this season? Fabulous fruit is wonderful – nutritious, low in calories, easy to eat, and – best of all – delicious! But where do the assorted fruits get their amazing flavor? There’s nothing more disappointing than finding a perfect apple, orange or pear at the grocery store — beautiful in color, no bruises, perfect texture – and then tasting it and finding it’s dry, mushy, or tasteless. It happens all too often, which is why many discerning consumers prefer to buy fruits online from reputable fruit sellers like Hale Groves. When you order…
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Continue ReadingLooking forward to the new year? Let’s face it, many of us are – 2021 hasn’t brought us as far from 2020 as we might have liked! If you’re hoping for a more prosperous 2022 for yourself and your loved ones, you may want to choose gifts and foods to celebrate this holiday season that are symbolic of that. Just as eggs are associated with Easter and chocolate with Valentine’s Day, there are foods that are associated with New Year’s, too – some of them are even said to bring good luck! If you’re getting ready to click away because…
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Continue ReadingFresh fruit gifts are popular around the holidays, so there’s a chance you may not have to buy fruit for yourself for a while! Or will you? After all, that fresh fruit gift won’t last forever. If you’re worried you won’t be able to use your gift of fruit before it goes off, there are steps you can take to make it last longer, ways you can use it up – or preserve it so you can enjoy it for a long time to come. Best Fruit Gifts: Preserved Fruit! Maybe more than one person sent you fruit and gift…
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Continue ReadingGreat news – the season for Honeybell Tangelos is almost upon us! Never heard of Honeybells? It’s not surprising – their season is very short (just through January and February), which may mean that they’re unavailable in your local grocery. The good news is that you can by Honeybell oranges online from Hale Groves! Here are a few answers to some commonly asked questions about this amazing fruit: What are Honeybells? Also known as “tangelos,” Honeybell citrus fruits are a cross between a sweet Dancy tangerine and a juicy grapefruit. The word “tangelo” comes from a blending of the words,…