You’ve heard it said over and over again – consuming a whole fruit is better for you than drinking its juice. Whole fruits are generally lower in calories, higher in nutrition, and usually more satisfying than their juice. But that doesn’t mean that juicing isn’t beneficial. We can all benefit from getting more fruits and vegetables into our diets (the FDA recommends at least five servings per day), and juicing can be a great way to fit in one or more of our daily doses of fruits and veggies on the go, or take in superfoods that we might not…
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Continue ReadingApples and pears might be the first fruits to come to mind when you think of autumn, but no fall fruit basket would be complete without fresh, juicy plums! After apples, plums are the world’s most cultivated fruit, and no wonder – plums (like Empress Plums from Hale Groves) are plump, sweet, and a treat when eaten fresh, made into a decadent jelly or jam to spread over your morning toast, baked in a flaky pie or sliced into a late summer salad. If you tend to avoid plums when you go to the grocery story to buy fresh fruit,…
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Continue ReadingWe have great news for you…peach season isn’t over yet! While it’s true our famous Sweet Georgia Peaches are now out of season (they’re at their best earlier in the summer), you can still enjoy the amazing flavor of Hale peaches with our longer-seasoned Orchard Fresh Peaches. These sweet and juicy gourmet peaches are amazing when eaten fresh out of hand, grilled, or baked into a pie – but did you know peaches are super-good for you, too? Maybe you did – after all, it’s no secret fruits and veggies are good for us (in fact, the USDA recommends eating…
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Continue ReadingYou know the old saying, “good help is hard to find?” These days it can be hard to keep, too! Many businesses are short on help these days, so taking the trouble to let your employees know how much you appreciate them will go far towards helping you to keep them – and towards building your reputation as a great place to work. Raises and promotions go far towards recognizing employee value, but good, loyal employees have a right to expect such recognition and regular intervals – much like birthday or Christmas gifts! It’s the smaller, everyday gestures that go…
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Continue ReadingPear season is almost here, and one of the first varieties in line are our bountiful Bartletts! One of the world’s most popular pear varieties, Bartlett Pears are large with the classic pear-shape: rounded bottom half tapering to a small, curved neck. When Bartletts are mature but not yet fully ripe, they are green-skinned with a tart-tasting, crunchy flesh; when fully ripe their skins turn golden, and the flesh becomes sweet and juicy with a buttery texture. While Bartletts are available year-round, fall through winter is their peak season time. Bartlett Pear Facts The Bartlett pear is named Enoch Bartlett,…
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Continue ReadingThere’s nothing like the taste of fresh mango! Mangoes are delicious when eaten fresh out of hand on a hot summer’s day and add a tropical zing to smoothies and main dishes – as well as a big nutritional kick. But are they a good choice for those trying to limit their sugar intake? A single mango contains around 45 grams of sugar. That’s a lot, but keep in mind that not all sugars are created equal. Unlike processed sugars like that found in commercially processed foods, natural sugars such as those found in fruits take longer for the body…
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Continue ReadingWe know fruit is good for us. The USDA recommends that the average adult eat two servings of fruit per day. The American Heart Association takes it further, recommending four to five servings of fruit per day for optimum heart health. And in recent years, health care professionals have espoused the benefits of eating a “colorful” diet – fruits and vegetables high in natural bioactive compounds that make them nutrient-rich as well as brightly colored. But what about people who are diabetic or pre-diabetic? Knowing that fruits are high in natural sugars, are they safe for someone with Type 2…
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Continue ReadingHale Groves is known for the quality of our fruit – and that includes our nuts and dried fruits! Did you know that nuts are actually fruits? It’s true – nuts are considered to be dry, single-seed fruits with protective husks. No matter how you define them, though, nuts are always a tempting and tasty snack. But are they a healthy one? Are nuts good for you? If you keep an eye on portion sizes and avoid unhealthy additions like salt and sugar, nuts can be a healthy between-meals snack. You need to watch your portion sizes because nuts are…
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Continue ReadingFolks, grab hold of your serrated grapefruit spoons: there just may be something in that whole “grapefruit diet” thing after all! Researchers there found that the simple act of adding grapefruit or grapefruit juice to one’s diet can indeed result in weight loss. Principal researcher Dr. Ken Fujioka with the Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center at Scripps Clinic in San Diego led a 12-week study during which weight, insulin secretion and other metabolic factors of 100 participants were monitored. On average, those men and women whose only dietary change was to add half a grapefruit or a serving of grapefruit…
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Continue ReadingWe here at Hale Groves take great pride in our Grove Navel Oranges. Bright, colorful, fragrant and refreshing, these beauties are not only prized for their tangy-sweet taste, they’re nutritional super foods, too! Low in calories and packed with vitamin C, flavonoids, fiber and potassium, Navel Oranges really are one of the healthiest fruits you can eat. You probably already know how good they are for boosting your immune system, but did you know that adding more Navel Oranges to your diet can also help protect against heart disease, cancer and diabetes? Navel oranges have even been shown to improve memory…