Fruit Basket, Fruits Basket
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Fruit Basket - The Healthy Gift
Fruit Basket is the most healthy food gift you can send to your friends and loved ones. According to the food pyramid adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture, 2 -4 servings of fruits a day are needed to obtain optimum health. This lens reviews the fruit baskets available and the health benefits of the popular fruits.
Why Do You Want To Send A Fruits Basket?
* Fruits are generally low in calories and fat, and are a good source of natural sugars, fibers, vitamins, and phytonutrients. Phytonutrients are plant chemicals that are thought to promote human health. Large human population studies have shown that fruit and vegetable consumption lower the risk of stroke, heart disease, and certain cancers.
* Fruits are delicious. Fruits taste naturally sweet because they contain fruit sugar called fructose.
* Fruit baskets can be sent to individuals with certain diet restriction. For example, you can send a fruit basket to individuals who are on low fat heart healthy diet, or individuals who are on low calorie diet to lose weight.
* Fruits are delicious. Fruits taste naturally sweet because they contain fruit sugar called fructose.
* Fruit baskets can be sent to individuals with certain diet restriction. For example, you can send a fruit basket to individuals who are on low fat heart healthy diet, or individuals who are on low calorie diet to lose weight.
Fruits Baskets from Giftbasketforall.com
Fruit Baskets from Giftbasketforall.com include the following:
A. Apple Basket
B. Orange Gift
C. Apples & Oranges Gift Box
D. Apples & Pears Gift Box
E. Apples, Oranges & Pears Gift Box
F. Fruit & Cheese Gift Box
G. Fruit & Nuts Gift Box
H. Fruit & Treats Gift Box
I. Fruit & Snacks Gift Box
Please click on the links or the images to order.
A. Apple Basket
B. Orange Gift
C. Apples & Oranges Gift Box
D. Apples & Pears Gift Box
E. Apples, Oranges & Pears Gift Box
F. Fruit & Cheese Gift Box
G. Fruit & Nuts Gift Box
H. Fruit & Treats Gift Box
I. Fruit & Snacks Gift Box
Please click on the links or the images to order.
Health Benefits of Apples
The old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" may have more backing than we thought. Here are some of the scientific findings:
* Apples contain vitamins A, C and E, and most of the B vitamins, especially folate.
* Apples are rich in fibers, especially the soluble fiber pectin.
* Apples are rich in phytonutrients, including quercetins, catechin, which are strong antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals.
* Human population studies have shown that apple consumption reduces the risk of cancer, especially lung cancer.
* Apple consumption has also been found to lower the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, and asthma.
* Apples contain vitamins A, C and E, and most of the B vitamins, especially folate.
* Apples are rich in fibers, especially the soluble fiber pectin.
* Apples are rich in phytonutrients, including quercetins, catechin, which are strong antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize the harmful effects of free radicals.
* Human population studies have shown that apple consumption reduces the risk of cancer, especially lung cancer.
* Apple consumption has also been found to lower the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, and asthma.
Apple Basket
Apple A Day Variety Gift Box
$39.99
This basket is filled with a dozen of seasonal, sweet and crunchy apples - Galas, Braeburns, and Granny Smiths.
Health Benefits of Oranges
* Oranges are rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant.
* Oranges contain over 170 phytonutrients, and 60 flavonoids. Many of these phytonutrients have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor properties, and may help to prevent blood clot.
* Orange consumption has been shown to lower cholesterol, high blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
* Oranges contain over 170 phytonutrients, and 60 flavonoids. Many of these phytonutrients have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor properties, and may help to prevent blood clot.
* Orange consumption has been shown to lower cholesterol, high blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers.
Health Benefits of Grapefruits:
* Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and lycopene, which gives the red/pink hue of the grapefruit.
* Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant which helps neutralize harmful free radicals that cause cancer, heart disease, and macular degeneration.
* Consumption of foods rich in lycopene has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disese and many cancers, especially cancers of the prostate, lung, and stomach.
* Grapefruit helps to prevent or reduce the symptoms of arthritis because it contains salicyclic acid. Salicyclic acid helps to dissolve inorganic calcium buildup in the joints in the body.
* Grapefruit helps to lose weight and lower cholesterol.
* Lycopene is a powerful antioxidant which helps neutralize harmful free radicals that cause cancer, heart disease, and macular degeneration.
* Consumption of foods rich in lycopene has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disese and many cancers, especially cancers of the prostate, lung, and stomach.
* Grapefruit helps to prevent or reduce the symptoms of arthritis because it contains salicyclic acid. Salicyclic acid helps to dissolve inorganic calcium buildup in the joints in the body.
* Grapefruit helps to lose weight and lower cholesterol.
Orange Gift
Citrus Gift
$42.99
This basket contains 8 juicy sweet juicy Sunkist oranges and 4 Tangy red grapefruit. A citrus peeler is included so your gift recipients can jump right into eating and enjoying their citrus supply.
Apples & Oranges Gift
Apples & Oranges Oh My! Fruit Gift Box
$42.99
6 seasonal crisp apples (Galas, Braeburns or Fujis), 6 juicy Sunkist oranges, are both great for snacking at home or work. Help someone enjoy a bunch of healthful snacks with this delicious fruit pairing!
Apples & Pears Gift
$44.99
This basket contains 6 seasonal crisp apples and 6 seasonal pears.
Apples, Oranges & Pears
$42.99
You get the pick of traditional fruits all-time favorites: 4 juicy juicy Sunkist oranges, 4 seasonal crisp apples and 4 sweet bartlett, Packham or Anjou pears. Send the best in taste and quality with this delicious fruit gift box.
$74.99
This basket includes 8 seasonal crisp apples (Gala, Braeburns, and Granny Smith), 8 juicy Sunkist oranges, 8 seasonal pears (Bosc, green pears (Packham, Bartletts or Anjou), red pears or Asian pears. This sweet and savory gift is an impressive gift for the home or office.
Fruit & Nuts Gift
Simply Healthy Fruit Gift Box
$59.99
Fruit and nuts and figs - oh my!" A box full of fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts - this gift is full of tasty and nutritious goodies. Gift includes an assortment of apples, oranges, and pears along with dried figs, dried plums, pistachios and cashews.
Fruit & Cheese Gift Box
$54.99
For the cheese lover, you can send a basket of fruits and cheese. This classic 12 piece fruit basket with delicious snacks includes: 2 juicy Sunkist oranges, 2 seasonal crisp apples (Gala, Braeburns or Fuji), 2 Anjou, Barlett, or Packham pears, Gouda cheese, summer salami, 3 pepper water cracker, assorted chocolate truffles. Accented with colorful candies, this sweet premium fruit and gouret gift is perfect for picnicking outside or snacking indoors.
Fruit & Snacks Gift Box
$84.99
An amazing assortment of delectable fruit accompanied by scrumptious treats makes this one of our most delicious gift packs. Includes 3 Pink Lady or Gala apples, 3 juicy Sunkist oranges, chocolate cookies, 1 baby bundt cake, TrulyFruit (TM) jelly candies, caffeine-free fruit tea, toffee-chocolate Graham crackers, double chocolate walnut brownies.
$64.99
Delectable fruit candies add a sweet note to this gift full of crunchy snacks! This sweet and fresh gift includes apples, pears, caramel popcorn with nuts, assorted nuts (pistachios, cashews), and dried fruit and nut mix. A sure crowd pleaser for all.
Fruits & Treats
$54.99
Something fun and festive for fruit and sweet lovers alike. Includes Washington Red Delicious apples, seasonal pears, juicy Sunkist oranges, dried figs and TrulyFruit (TM) jelly candies. Healthful treats and sweets for a scrumptious time!
Get Well Fruit Basket
Get Well gift Basket
$54.99
This basket is filled with fresh oranges, crisp apples, delectable chocolates and other tasty treats. Equally effective when feeding a fever.
Includes: 2 Bosc pears, 1 D'Anjou Pear, 2 Juicy Sunkist Oranges, 3 Seasonal Crisp Apples (Galas, Brae burns, or Fuji's), Get Well coffee, Spicy Mustard, Stone Wheat Crackers, Jelly Belly 20 flavor mini box, Swiss Cheese Triangles, Dr's Orders Get Well fruit candies, 4 pc Double chocolate mocha truffles, and Rx To Get Well frosted shortbread cookie.
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Gift Basket for All.com offers gift baskets, fruit baskets for all occasions, including anniversary, holidays, new baby, birthday, corporate events, get well, sympathy.
Nuts Gift, Nuts Gift Basket
Valentines Gifts For Him
Golf Gift
Wedding Gifts, Wedding Shower Gifts
Thanksgiving Gift, Fall Gifts
Spa Gift Basket
Sports Gift, Sports Gift Basket
Gifts For Him, Gifts For Men
Gifts For Her
Graduation Gifts, Graduation Presents
Christmas Gifts, Holiday Gift Basket
Send Care Packages
Housewarming Gift, Housewarming Gift Basket
Anniversary gifts
Thank You Gift, Thank You Gift Basket
Baby Gift Basket, Baby Shower Gifts
Birthday Gifts, Birthday Gift Ideas
Summer Gifts
Fathers Day gifts
Mothers Day Gifts
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- Such a pleasure to browse your lens, very informative - it appears you really know your stuff! I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
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