“A pear a day keeps the doctor away.” Does that statement seem wrong to you? While it’s true that Benjamin Franklin actually made that claim about apples, he could just as easily have made it about one of the other quintessential fall fruits – the pear. It’s true – pears are not only delicious (and if you’re not a fan, it may be that you haven’t hit on quite the right pear variety for your taste buds), but they’re also supremely good for you. Pears can be used in many ways besides eating them fresh out of hand as a…
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Continue ReadingThere’s nothing like that sweet-yet-tangy flavor of a Navel Orange. If sunshine had a taste, orange might be it! A fresh, navel orange is delicious on its own, but its unique taste can add a bright flavor to salads, soups and entrees, while orange candy, orange cookies, and cakes flavored with orange are perfect if you’re looking for a lighter, melt-in-your-mouth dessert after a heavy meal or when serving tea. Navel oranges are sweet, seedless and have excellent health benefits. These health benefits can be attributed to their high concentration of antioxidants and other health-promoting nutrients including vitamin C…
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Continue ReadingHale Groves is known for our citrus fruits! Grapefruit, Navel Oranges, Tangerines, Honeybells…we offer some of the best fresh fruit online. And not just citrus…you can buy fruit online from us for every season of the year, from pears in the autumn to peaches in the spring to cherries in the summer, all of it perfect and delicious. Our fruits gifts are handpicked and carefully inspected and sent to you at their peak of ripeness so you can enjoy them at their best no matter what time of year it is. That’s what makes fruit baskets from Hale Groves so…
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Continue ReadingWith the increased availability of Navel Oranges for sale you might find yourself wondering about this oddly named fruit. After all, apples are red, pears are green, plums are purple, and oranges are…well, orange! Why are oranges so named? You may think it’s because all oranges are actually orange whereas not all apples are red (nor are all pears green or all plums purple). The fact is that oranges (navel or otherwise) grown outside the US aren’t always orange – some stay green, and some become almost lemon-yellow. Grove Navels, Temples, Cara Caras: Why is the Fruit Delivered by Hale…
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Continue ReadingConcerned about high blood pressure? Maintaining a healthy diet rich in fruit and vegetables can help you manage the condition. What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure (or hypertension) is a condition in which the force of blood pumping through the arteries is consistently too high. When this occurs, the walls of the arteries are extended beyond their normal limit, which can lead to damage and scarring and put people at risk for heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. For patients diagnosed with high blood pressure, the first line of defense is usually lifestyle changes. These can include regular…
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Continue ReadingIt’s orange, yes, but instead of being smooth and round, this citrus fruit has a bumpy-looking peel and a funny topknot at its stem end like those worn by Japanese sumo wrestlers. This, friend, is a Sumo Citrus fruit – a king-sized snack with king-size flavor and nutrition you won’t want to miss! Why You Need to Try Sumo Citrus® from Hale Groves If you’ve been hesitant to try the Sumo Citrus oranges you’ve seen in stores, we don’t blame you – depending on how far you live from where they’re grown, they probably look a bit bruised and dingy.…
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Continue ReadingIt’s Honeybell oranges season! Have you been having trouble finding Honeybell oranges locally? That’s not surprising…Honeybell season is sweet, but short, and this year your best bet for enjoying them is to order them in fruit gifts from Hale Groves. If you’ve never tasted Honeybells, you may wonder why we think it’s worth it to shop for orange gifts online when you could just get other fruits locally. Read on to learn more about Honeybell tangelos and you’ll find out what makes them so special (and why you should hurry and order some while you can)! What Makes a Honeybell…
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Continue ReadingJanuary isn’t over yet, so if you want to jump on the resolution bandwagon, there’s still time, and we have an easy one for you – eat more fruit this year! Why You Should Up Your Monthly Fruit Intake This Year You already know edible fruit arrangements are great gifts (whether you’re the one receiving one or you’re the one sending one), but did you know why (apart from them being delicious, that is)? Fresh fruit gives your immune system a huge boost, is packed with healthy fiber that fills you up and keeps your digestive system regular and lowers…
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Continue ReadingFall is officially here! Hot, humid days are over and cool, crisp weather has come, along with colored leaves, tailgating, and hanging out by the fire pit to chase away the chill. Fall is a special time of year to many people, and especially to those who celebrate a birthday during the fall months. Here’s a fun fact: more babies are born in September than in any other month. That means the odds of you having to shop for a birthday gift for someone with a fall birthday is higher than at other times of year! Mail Gift Baskets to…
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Continue ReadingIt can be tough to know what to send your friends and family members for the holidays. Finding a great gift is hard – your recipients may never complain or don’t need much and trying to be creative year after year is a challenge. Maybe you’ve sent your dad a knickknack that’s wound up in a closet somewhere. Another year you sent your mom some nice-smelling handmade soaps, but were they really better than the store-bought ones? Another year you might have sent grandma some pictures of the kids in frames, but her house is small and she never found…