Let’s face it. Nobody likes getting sick. Whether it’s a common cold or a ruptured elbow there are two things that are always prescribed: plenty of rest and plenty of fluids. As somebody heals from an injury , they might be coming off a period of not eating complete meals. As a result, they need to ease their way back into regular food.
That’s why sending a delicious fruit basket gift to a friend or family member who is on the mend makes a perfect choice. They will have an abundant supply of tasty snacks right within reach. Nothing can put a grin on a person’s face like a fresh piece of fruit.
A great way to start feeling well again is with a boost of vitamin C and you won’t find a better source then a fruit basket loaded with fresh oranges and grapefruits. Thanks to the wonderful weather, anytime of the year is really Florida orange season . Their varieties of temple and navel oranges have been giving people healthy “pick-me-ups” for generations. For juicing, you can’t beat the plump Valencia oranges. Doctors always suggest orange juice but instead of the bland frozen concentrate, your fruit basket gift can provide plenty of squeezable goodness for glass after glass of fresh O.J. .
Everyone has their favorite type of citrus so why not include them all in a customized fruit basket? Along with the classic navel and temple oranges, you can add some citrus variety with some sweet tasting honeybells or the unique Ortaniques . Tangerines are another popular variety of citrus fruit to add into your get well basket. Consider also dropping in a couple of healthy grapefruits which always come in handy for breakfast options .
Furthermore, you don’t have to stick with the Florida varieties of citrus. You can think about adding in a bit of tropical zest with fruits like pineapples, mangoes and coconuts . Any one of those fruits can be sliced and diced for a salad or just for munching. Depending on the time of year , you can add in some more seasonal types of fruits like peaches , red plums and nectarines. Although they can be found year round in most areas, the peak season for those types of fruits is really during the summertime months. Then there are the traditional types of fruits such as bananas, pears or apples. Of course with the apple family comes another abundance of choices between Fujis, Honeycrisp , Pink Ladies or Granny Smith . With the pear family, comes Bosc, Bartlett, D’anjou, and Red D’anjou.
If all of these options seem to be a bit too much , don’t worry . The company you select to prepare and deliver your fruit basket will be standing by to aide you make the best selection . Let them know who the fruit basket is for and the reason for giving and they can take care of the rest. Saying “Thinking of You” with a fresh fruit basket is a positive and encouraging gesture that will be remembered long after the illness is forgotten healed .
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