The good news is that most fruits are available all year long. However, to enjoy a fruit’s full benefits and taste, it is best to buy when they are sourced locally. The less time the fruit travels the fresher it will be. Another benefit of enjoying fruits in season is the cost. If a fruit is shipped, chilled for transportation or not available in abundance, the cost will rise significantly.…
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The Best Beach Foods and How to Pack Them
Read moreFood for the Beach No one likes to taste grains of sand when you’re trying to enjoy your day at the beach. To help you out, we’ve rounded up the best beach food you need to bring and a few handy tricks you should remember…
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How to Store Strawberries For Up To Two Weeks
Read moreNow this is fresh … check out our strawberry storage tips.
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19 Mood-Boosting Foods for Increased Happiness
Read moreWhen we have a bad day or feel a bit blue, we turn to our favorite comfort foods to help us feel better. But according to studies, most of the foods we consider to be comforting can end up actually making us feel worse. According…
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11 Hacks for Cutting Tricky Fruits and Veggies
Read moreThere’s something about summer that makes you crave fresh fruits and veggies. Whether it’s a juicy mango on the beach or slices of fresh bell pepper in your salad, fruits and veggies make the long summer days oh-so enjoyable. The only thing that can ruin…
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Types of Fruit from A to Z
Read moreFrom a young age, you’re taught that eating fruit is good for your body. You know to eat bananas for potassium, apples for fiber and oranges for vitamin C. However, outside of the common types of fruit we see at the grocery store, most…
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Is Pumpkin a Fruit or Vegetable?
Read moreAs the weather begins to cool and you see leaves on trees change from green to brown, you’re also likely to see pumpkins taking over shops, doorsteps, and farmer’s markets. Whether it’s for carving jack-o-lanterns, baking pumpkin pie or roasting pumpkin seeds, there’s a variety…
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13 Red, White & Blue Desserts
Read moreCelebrate Independence Day with these red, white, blue and delicious desserts.
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35 Fruit Puns Pear-fect for Any Situation
Read moreLooking for something sweet to say to your honeydew? Maybe your friend isn’t feeling berry well and could use a good pick-me-up. Everyone can ap-peach-iate a good fruit joke, so we came up with 35 fruit puns to brighten your day. Have a laugh, steal…