Are you tired of trying to find healthy gifts to send to those you care about at the holidays, birthdays or other special occasions? Consider selecting a gift basket filled with fresh fruit. The health benefits of fruit are widely known and when presented in creative packaging, a fruit basket…
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Many people talk a lot about the health benefits of Ruby Red Grapefruit. We know that there are grapefruit diets that help us lose weight and also that they are so effective when it comes to lowering the deadliest enemy of humanity which is cholesterol. They are also so well…
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Everyone–from diet gurus to government officials–is searching for a solution to our weight woes. One of the fattest nations on earth, United States’ obesity rates have been rising for several decades now. As with any epidemic, there are more than enough expert opinions to go around. But one thing almost…
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Honeybell oranges (sometimes referred to as tangelos) make great fruit baskets and it’s definitely not your ordinary orange. These oranges are sought after and extra juicy. Honeybells have to be in season to enjoy these sweet treats and you can usually find them in January or February. Although it is…
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This year make a splash at your birthday celebration or at your kids’ birthday parties by serving citrus fruit treats, instead of sugary cake and candy. With obesity among kids at record numbers and climbing many parents are searching for healthy alternatives to traditional birthday party treats that kids will…
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Did you buy your navel oranges yet for the holidays? If not, what are you waiting for? Navel oranges are as much a part of Christmas as a Christmas tree, bells, and presents. In fact citrus fruits have always been associated with Christmas. Navel oranges are very popular today but…
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If you are like tens of millions of Americans, you want to give a gift that will send a message of beauty and affection but that won’t take a lot out of your pocketbook. It’s no secret that we live in hard times, and that too many of us are…
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Many recipes call for the juice of navel oranges, grapefruit and other citrus fruits but even more call for the zest of the fruit. Do you know how to zest a citrus fruit? Not getting the zest right can result in a very bitter taste that can ruin a dish.…
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The tangerine is one of the tastiest, most nutritional and convenient citrus fruit. It is a member of the mandarin family of oranges and known to have been cultivated in Asia more than 3,000 years before it was introduced to the West about two centuries ago. The tangerine is an…
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Fruit baskets are a welcome gift to receive at your home or office. When a beautiful fruit basket arrives, everyone can’t wait to sample the succulent treats inside the cellophane. Did you ever consider the history of fruit baskets or what makes them incredibly special? Here are a few fun…