Nutrition

Take a Breather to Cool Off

By Chris Mittelstaedt on

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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Going Bananas

By Chris Mittelstaedt on

Long before I started wearing a banana suit to encourage people to eat more of them, American consumers were instructed in how to peel and eat the famous Cavendish, or sweet, banana: “It is eaten raw, …

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Why You Should Eat Like an Italian

By Maggie McLain on

Do you enjoy homemade tomato sauces, olive oil, berries, and salads fresh from the garden? If so, you might already be eating the Mediterranean way. Unlike many other diets, the Mediterranean …

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Lunch is the Gateway

By Rebecca Taggart on

9 Lunch Ideas to Improve your Diet By Rebecca Taggart Breakfast is touted as being the most important meal of the day, but lunch—be it a homemade sandwich or a restaurant meal—gives us the energy …

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Orange you Healthy?

By Rebecca Taggart on

The orange of autumn is not only on trees: November is the peak season for winter squash. Although remarkably varied in appearance, winter squashes share an orange-colored flesh rich in antioxidants …

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Mother Knows Best 2010

By Chris Mittelstaedt on

My mother-in-law, in her infinite wisdom, always makes sure to let her grandchildren know that peeling fruit is not a good idea. “Don’t be Mr. Peeler, the vitamin stealer,” she tells them. I’ve always …

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Ponce Upon A Time. . .

By Chris Mittelstaedt on

Day 26: The marsh of cubicles has cursed our party. We lost Lenny two days ago to the gurgling fried dough found in the quicksand pits of a budget-planning meeting. Sue has been eating the native …

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A Note on Swine Flu

By Chris Mittelstaedt on

A few customers have asked about Swine Flu, fruit, and our packing procedures here at FruitGuys. According to the CDC, Swine flu is transmitted primarily through human contact, not food; we have …

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Pumpkins: Not Just for Halloween

By Heidi Lewis on

By Heidi Lewis While the glowering Mr. Jack O' Lantern will certainly do some face-melting in the next week or two, inspiring investigation by the budding entomologists in your family, there is …

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Highlight from the November Wellness Letter Wellness Tips: Just a Little Bit of Sugar

By FruitGuys Staff on

As part of your FruitGuys subscription, we provide you and your employees online access to UC Berkeley's Wellness Letter, the newsletter of nutrition, fitness and …

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