Are you a FruitGuys customer that is closed for the holidays? Why not give something back to those in need. Instead of putting your order on hold, our Donate-A-Crate program lets you send your fresh fruit to a worthy non-profit organization in your area providing services to people in need during the holiday season. In 2008, FruitGuys clients donated more than 180 crates to food-banks and programs for families in need between the Thanksgiving and New Years holidays. This Thanksgiving, 47 crates were donated to organizations such as Women Against Abuse in Philadelphia, where donated fruit supplemented breakfast and lunch. Family House in San Francisco told us that parents and children were able “to grab a piece of fruit on their way to and from the hospital.” Philabundance reminded us that “Fresh fruits and vegetables are often the first food items cut from people’s diets when they have to reduce the grocery budget. Philabundance is committed to driving hunger and malnutrition from the Delaware Valley and values the ongoing support of The Fruitguys and others in the community in this effort.” Crates also went to The Riley Center, the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Project Open Hand, Yeah!, and the Sophia Project in the San Francisco Bay Area; to City Harvest on the East Coast; and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
If you would like more information about donating a crate, email us at info@fruitguys.com or call us at 1-877-FRUIT-ME (1-877-378-4863).
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Upward Arm Pose: Stand straight in facing your desk with your chest lifted, buttocks dropped towards the floor, and your face relaxed. On an inhalation raise your arms straight overhead with palms facing each other. Breath evenly as you stretch your fingertips up to the ceiling while dropping the buttocks and keeping your ribs in. Relax your face and jaw as you lift up. Hold for 30 seconds. On an exhalation lower your arms.
Supported Hero Pose: Kneel with your back facing your desk (if your back is stiff or quadriceps are tight) or chair. Keep your buttocks drawing firmly down towards the floor as in the first pose and lie back with your shoulder blades and head supported on the desk or chair edge. If this bothers your neck place a book or large file folder under your head. Press your tailbone forward away from the chair/desk to increase the stretch on the front of the thighs. Hold for one minute, then use your hands to push yourself up.
Upward-Facing Dog Pose: Face your desk and place your palms on the edge. Step back until your arms are straight and your feet are under your hips. Now keep your legs straight as you lift your heels and bring your shoulders over your palms and the front of your pelvis close to the desk. Draw your buttocks strongly towards your heels and move the chest forward between your upper arms. Hold twenty seconds while breathing evenly. On an exhalation take your hips back over your heels. Repeat three times, then stay in the final position with feet under hips and arms straight for one minute before standing up.
If you didn’t descend the buttocks enough in these poses you may feel tightness or ache in your lower back. Try the Relaxed Forward Bend: Sit at the front of your chair. Straighten your legs with your heels resting on the floor. Lift your chest as you place your hands on your upper thighs. Slowly slide your hands down your thighs, but only so long as you can keep your chest lifted at the same time. If you are stiff, you will stop somewhere above your knees. This is fine. If you are more flexible, your hands may reach your ankles or even the floor. Remember to breath regularly. Stay in the pose one minute. Keep your legs firm as you slide your hands up your legs and sit up.
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British journalist Alistair Cooke called cranberry sauce an “unchallengeable American doctrine” of Thanksgiving dinner. Sauce can be prepared in many ways: with orange zest, ginger, cabernet, or sour cream. Each family’s favorite is a pixel in the portrait of our melting pot.