How the Summer Impacts Our Eating Habits
Summer is coming, which may be conjuring up childhood memories of popsicles, ice cream cones, and other cool, sweet treats! But take heart – if your sweet tooth insists on finishing the day with something sweet to round out your evening meal, sweet, delicious, healthy fruit – specially, mail order fruit from Pittman & Davis’s seasonal fruit assortment – provides a dessert that’s just as delicious and not nearly so calorie-laden. If you have an insatiable sweet tooth, here are some ideas on how you can balance sweet cravings with seasonal summer fruit.
Peaches
Order Georgia Peaches from Pittman & Davis early to ensure you won’t miss out on this delightful summertime treat! Our Georgia Peaches for sale are perfect for a hot summer day when your sweet tooth strikes…serve them chilled on their own or add them to your favorite smoothie or overnight oats. There are so many ways to enjoy these red-and-yellow beauties, but not so many days to enjoy them, so get them while you can – we guarantee they’re better than any you’ll find in a chain grocery store!
Tip: Try grilling sliced peaches and topping them with a dollop or two of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon! Check out our blog for tips on How to Grill a Peach.
Cherries
A great reason to order Bing Cherries online from Pittman & Davis? Easy – cherries are an iconic summer fruit, and having fresh cherries delivered right to your door not only saves time and hassle, it insures you get the best cherries available! Our Bing Cherries for sale fruit are delicious on their own, in smoothies, or on a serving of overnight oats. And let’s not forget ice cream! Swap out that sugary maraschino cherry on top for a deliciously sweet, all-natural Bing for a summer treat everyone will enjoy.
Tip: Looking to keep things extra-cool? Try our recipe for Vanilla Frozen Yogurt with Fresh Cherry Swirl!
Pineapples
Where do pineapples come from? Pittman & Davis Pineapples are grown in tropical climates and are another fruit that is very appealing in the summer season. Pineapples are a low-calorie fruit that is rich in richer, boosts the production of collagen in the skin and helps it shed damaged and dead cells to promote a clear and healthy complexion. Pineapple is also beneficial for the skin as its antioxidants fight the signs of free-radical damage to the skin. Making this fruit a part of your daily diet will reduce the signs of ageing and the appearance of fine lines on your skin – something you should care about if you plan to spend a lot of time in the summer sun!
Tip: Add summery, tropical flavor to an easy main dish with our recipe for Pineapple Fried Rice!
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