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Juicy-Sweet, Watermelon Is The Perfect Summertime Treat

It is summer and that means lots of barbecues, grills, and campouts. A popular food at all of these is the watermelon. When you next enjoy this juicy-sweet summertime treat, keep some of these interesting facts in mind. Watermelon is … Continue reading

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Time For Some Tomato Talk

It’s May, and that means that tomatoes are in season! To help you to get into the tomato gobbling mood, here are some health benefits, interesting facts, storage tips and mouth-watering recipes that will tempt even the most committed anti-tomato palettes. … Continue reading

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A Simple Guide to Start Eating Healthier

The average person will eat nearly 60,000 lbs. of food during their lifetime. That is the weight of about 6 elephants! It is important to make sure that the majority of that 60,000 lbs. are healthy foods. The modern world … Continue reading

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Arizona Oranges, Reaping the Sunshine

In Arizona, where residents can enjoy 193 days of sunshine annually – or almost 50 more than the nearest competitor, California – sun-ripened oranges are a prime crop! The best area for oranges in Arizona is the desert southwest. In … Continue reading

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In Time for National Oranges and Lemons Day

As if you needed an excuse to eat oranges and lemons, March 31st is National Oranges and Lemons Day. Oranges originated around 2500 B.C. somewhere in Asia. In ancient Europe, oranges were grown largely for medicinal purposes. As you already … Continue reading

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