Diet and Health

Does Back-to-School mean Summer is Over?

By Chris Mittelstaedt on August 8, 2023

I wasn’t a great Latin student, but I lived by the motto coined by my high school Latin Club members – semper ubi sub-ubi, “Always wear underwear.” (Ubi means “where,” but you get the idea, this was …

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The Joys of Summer Fruit

By Chris Mittelstaedt on August 1, 2023

Summer for many of us is tied to the memory of a perfect piece of fruit. The tartness of that just-picked blackberry; the smell of a peach so sweet you salivate in anticipation of biting into …

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What a Plum-mer!

By Chris Mittelstaedt on July 25, 2023

Summer is flying by faster than a fish on a unicycle and that can only mean one thing: PLUMS. Plums are now joining the parade of stone fruit that began back in June with cherries and apricots, and …

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Take a Breather to Cool Off

By Chris Mittelstaedt on July 11, 2023

It’s hot out there campers. While here in Northern California, we have been blessed with an unusually-cool summer thus far, I know the rest of the country is beating heat records left and right. This …

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FruitGuy Noir in The Stone Fruit Spinning Wheel

By Chris Mittelstaedt on June 27, 2023

My catfish Bicycle was 20 minutes into their workout on our new aqua treadmill when their hydrophone rang. “Blub, blub,” they mouthed in my direction, quickly transferring the call and motioning …

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June Celebrations

By Chris Mittelstaedt on June 13, 2023

I love June. It’s the month when stone fruit becomes abundant, the hours of sunlight in the northern hemisphere reach their peak (summer solstice), and when we celebrate both Juneteenth & Pride …

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Spring Fruit Guide

By Elisabeth Flynn on April 1, 2023

It’s a spring like no other, with most of us hunkered down at home and waiting for the waiting to be over. While we wait, you can enjoy the bounty of spring fruit that The FruitGuys will be bringing …

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Winter Citrus Guide

By Pia Hinckle on December 1, 2021

Winter is the peak of the citrus season. Officially beginning on the winter solstice (December 21), the bright shades of orange, red, pink, yellow and green of citrus add brightness and light to the …

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Fall Fruit Guide 2022

By The FruitGuys on September 2, 2021

The Fall equinox on September 22 marks the transition to shorter days across our hemisphere. Autumn also brings an abundance of tasty fall fruit, especially the peak of apple, grape, and pear season. …

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Fourth of July Fruit Dishes

By Rae Lindenberg on June 28, 2021

The Fourth of July brings to mind so many different images simultaneously: afternoons by a pool, American flags fluttering on front porches, and delicious food hot off the grill. From the …

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COVID-19 and Indoor Air Management

By Enviro Stewards on November 9, 2020

By Enviro-Stewards, reposted with permission Coronavirus (COVID-19) can be spread through the air. Therefore, it is necessary to rethink indoor air management systems to reduce the risk of airborne …

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4 Tips for #ParentingInAPandemic

By Julie Collins on September 15, 2020

Imagine this: It’s a pandemic. You are working from home. Your son is in preschool, but due to poor air quality from wildfires today, school is canceled. You are feeling constantly guilty because you …

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Easy Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding

By Pia Hinckle on May 29, 2020

Chia seed pudding topped with blueberries is a powerhouse breakfast packed with fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. And it couldn't be easier to make overnight so it's ready to enjoy in the …

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Lyme Disease Prevention

By Pia Hinckle on May 6, 2020

Tips to stay safe from ticks this summer Knowing how to protect yourself from ticks and the diseases they carry is more important than ever during the COVID-19 crisis. The urge to get out in …

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The FruitGuys Response to COVID-19

By The FruitGuys on March 5, 2020

March 2020 We will get to the other side of this---together. We wish you, your employees, your vendors, your customers, and their families the best, and especially good health. Please let us know of …

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Practices to Prevent Coronavirus at Work

By Pia Hinckle on February 28, 2020

As concern over the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) grows, what steps can you and your workplace take to stay healthy? Health officials say the best thing businesses can do is promote good …

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Engage Employees With Citrus & Keep Them Healthy

By Elisabeth Flynn on February 18, 2020

The sky may be gloomy, but citrus fruit--oranges, tangerines, lemons, limes, grapefruits, pomelos, buddha’s hand, yuzu, and kumquats--is at its peak, bursting with color and natural sweetness. It's …

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3 Benefits of Giving Fruit for Valentine’s Day ❤️

By Elisabeth Flynn on February 7, 2020

Between cheap candy and store-bought bouquets, it’s no wonder so many people find the whole Valentine's vibe cloying, artificial, and over-hyped. We’re all in favor of sharing the love—we just think …

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Why to Try a Dry January

By Elisabeth Flynn on December 30, 2019

More and more people are observing “Dry January;” an annual abstinence ritual of taking a break from all the alcohol many of us imbibed during the boozy excesses of December holiday …

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7 Workplace Wellness Resolutions

By Dana Merrill on December 24, 2019

It’s the time of year where resolutions of all kinds are in the air. We spend so much time in the office; why not focus on workplace wellness resolutions this year? Many habits are instilled …

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Diet and Health

Does Back-to-School mean Summer is Over?

The Joys of Summer Fruit

What a Plum-mer!

Take a Breather to Cool Off

FruitGuy Noir in The Stone Fruit Spinning Wheel

June Celebrations

Spring Fruit Guide

Winter Citrus Guide

Fall Fruit Guide 2022

Fourth of July Fruit Dishes

COVID-19 and Indoor Air Management

4 Tips for #ParentingInAPandemic

Easy Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding

Lyme Disease Prevention

The FruitGuys Response to COVID-19

Practices to Prevent Coronavirus at Work

Engage Employees With Citrus & Keep Them Healthy

3 Benefits of Giving Fruit for Valentine’s Day ❤️

Why to Try a Dry January

7 Workplace Wellness Resolutions

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