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 &…
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Continue ReadingDo you find it harder to fall asleep during the spring and summer months? You’re not alone – between lengthening days with later sunsets, allergies, and dehydration (not to mention the heat and, depending on where you live, humidity), summer nights can prove problematic when it comes to falling asleep…
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Continue ReadingIs there anything more scrumptious than fresh, juicy pineapple? Here’s a way to enjoy it as a special summer dessert! Slightly caramelized from the skillet and sweetened with honey, this all-natural treat is sure to add a special finish to any meal. Add whipped cream or ice cream for an…
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Continue ReadingWant to look younger? Eat fruit! With the way they benefit your skin (not to mention your overall health), fresh fruit (like cherries, or even dried fruit like apricots) is an ideal addition to your daily diet. The essential vitamins and minerals contained in fruits help in the production of…
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Continue ReadingIt may seem natural to equate winter with comfort food and not fresh fruits and vegetables, but there are plenty of fruits that come into season in the wintertime – and you need them! Bereft of sunlight, the long, dark, cold winter days can deprive you of nutrients and sap…
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Continue ReadingGive richly flavored chicken thighs a tropical spin with sweet pineapple! Juicy, rich, and delicious, the pineapple-maple sauce is splendid over hot brown rice. Ingredients: 1 can (20 oz.) unsweetened pineapple tidbits 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs ¾ tsp. salt ½ tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning 2 tsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp.…
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Continue ReadingDetox is a word in health and beauty circles that revolves around maintaining and attaining ones’ health. It is also one of the fastest routes to losing weight. Remember though that the best approach to curbing and eradicating the toxins from our body is to use small, daily doses of…