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Fruit Picking / Backpacking in Europe, Canada, OZ and NZ ??

2011-11-18T06:06:00.001-08:00

Looking for first hand information on this:

It has just been suggested by a friend that we get away for a couple of months this year and go fruit picking / backpacking.

I know you can do this all year round in OZ and NZ, and that Canada has a long fruit picking season (ending around August); also France, Spain and Italy do this too.

But has anybody actually done this; does it pay; whats the work like?

The way i hear it is you get free accommodation, food, use of the facilities and either a daily rate or paid by the Kg. In return you work shifts in the fields / orchards picking fruit.

If you want to move on you can have the owner call ahead to other locations, and pre arrange work.

Some of the online guides are saying earning rates of £30-£60 per day; can this be right.

Looking for anybody thats actually dont this - Not second hand info.

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Fruit Picking / Backpacking in Europe, Canada, OZ and NZ ??
I don't have first hand knowledge, but I live in cetral Europe and I know people who do and have done this so I can tell you what I know from this.

In Europe, fruit pickers tend to go from east to west, meaning from poorer countries to richer ones, usually not for travel but to make money. Accomodation is not ideal, and unless you have your own car, travelling around is a bit difficult, on top of which if you don't know the native language- or even if you do- you should expect people to scam you.

From what I've heard NZ, you can pick fruit and live ok there. The money you make pays for your living expenses but not the extra stuff (this seems to be true most places). Remember that this is work people in that country generally don't want to do, so it's not highly paid.

In the end, if you pick fruit, choose a place where everyday you go there, it amazes you. If you are bored after a week, then you've chosen the wrong place.
Reply:If you are of Asian appearance then the immigration authorities will get suspicious and assume you are an illegal immigrant and round you up and deport you.
Reply:Fruit picking is shite. Takes all day, its knackering and you see bugger all of the country. Save your money and go on holiday.

CoWorker dropped my fruit cup?

2011-11-18T06:06:00.000-08:00

I was already having a rotten morning when a coworker accidentally dropped my fresh fruit cup from the company's fridge. It was a fresh fruit cup I was so seriously looking forward to and it cost me $4.00. Should I (a) Ask for for $4.00 so I can go buy a new one (b) Forget about it (c) Ask her to buy me a replacement fruit cup tomorrow at the place I got it or (d) Let her buy me a fruit tomorrow from the place of her choice? Seriously this was one awesome looking fresh fruit cup.

CoWorker dropped my fruit cup?
What's the relationship? Is she a coworker you like, a supervisor, or what? What did she say?

If she has any sense she'll replace it. You may have waited too long, next time ask for the replacement right away. She'll think it's odd that you were brooding over the fruit all day. Also, don't use the company fridge. People do wierd stuff like eat or drop other people's food.
Reply:For Christ sakes let it go ... Do NOT Start a war over a fruit cup .

For future reference ask for a bag next time and leave it in the bag.
Reply:Even tho it was an accident, she should have offered some sort of compensation and apologised. If she didn't offer compensation, I would have said something right then to prompt her, like, "Figures. Now I have to go get something else to have for lunch." or "Now I have nothing to eat for break/lunch." Or, "Man! That cost me FOUR BUCKS!"

(for me, 4 bucks is a lot of money for a snack)

After that, it is in her hands. If she doesn't do the right thing, then all you can do is keep that in mind in future dealings with her and act in accordance with what you now know you can expect from her. Also consider packing your snack/lunch carefully if you're going to put it in the office fridge, to try to protect it from such clumsy, selfish people. Maybe the place you bought it from would tape the lid on, and put it in a bag for you?
Reply:Some days are diamonds. Some days are coal.

Unless the coworker volunteers or you're so desperate for money you'd eat your keyboard, forget about it.

If the coworker volunteers to replace the fruit cup then it should be from where you bought it - not of her choice.
Reply:Unless she offers, you should forget about it. The polite thing for her to to would have been to offer a replacement immediately, but not all people have manners. I don't know how long you've waited since it happened, but it's probably going to start looking strange if you ask her about it now.
Reply:b) forget about it, unless she offers to buy you another fruit cup
Reply:Next time you see her put something in the fridge, take it out and throw it away after she leaves. Make sure you push it way down in the trash. Hey, it WILL make you feel better! heh Especially since she didn't offer to get you another fruit cup!
Reply:what did she do say oops and then oh well. get your $4
Reply:Well, you answered your own question and you got a new, more expensive organic fruit cup. Sounds like a good day!
Reply:ask her to buy you another today while she goes out to lunch. Or she needs to get you some other lunch! You had a lunch she ruined it... she should replace it.
Reply:B.
Reply:Yes forget about it..it will only make you look cheap..she SHOULD replace it but if not...be the bigger person..not George Costanza
Reply:Quit being a fruit and forget the freakin cup already.....
Reply:b) Forget about it. Accidents just happen. Or maybe it was karma. Maybe there was some bad unseen bacteria in that fruit. The co-worker might have saved you from serious illness or even death. For good or ill, you just weren't meant to have that fruit cup. Let it go.
Reply:Just forget about it,she should offer to buy you one,or just buy one dont even offer.

What are your favorite fruit(s) and vegetable(s) to eat and why? what about your least favorites?

2011-11-18T06:05:00.004-08:00

Just curious what types of fruits and vegetables people enjoy eating. Note that tomatoes and avocadoes (and I guess cucumbers as well, because they have seeds?) are fruits as well, even though we might tend to consider them as vegetables because they are neither sweet/sour as fruits generally are.

As for myself, I try to enjoy most fruits and vegetables but my favorites include (in no particular order):

fruit: banana, apple, mango, avocado, tomato (the latter two for guacamole!)

vegetable: enjoy most vegetables but prefer the more nutritious ones (e.g. greens, carrots, etc)

least favorite

fruits: grapefruit...its all right but has a bitter after-taste

vegetables: bitter gourd...umm...I prefer it when fried and chopped up into small pieces

The fruits which I listed as favorites were there because I like the way they taste and they're fairly easy to prepare before eating. I especially like the sweetness of bananas and the cleansing healthy feeling after eating an apple.

What are your favorite fruit(s) and vegetable(s) to eat and why? what about your least favorites?
fav. veggie: spinach...because it can be prep'd many ways and it always makes me feel healthy (and it's delicious, of course)

fav. fruit: pineapple...when they're ripe and in season, I can eat mountains of them!

least fav. veggie: brussel sprouts. even though they're tolerable as an adult, I'll never get the smell/taste out of my mind of when I was a child and was forced to eat them. I can still remember what overcooked brussel spouts and milk taste like together, because that's what I washed them down with. Yuck!

least fav. fruit: bananas. to me, fruit should be juicy and refreshing. Bananas are too heavy and "creamy."
Reply:My favourite fruit would be a very firm bananas.

My favourite vege would be leeks.

Can't offer a reason, they just are my favourites.

Least favourites would poor quality foods that are not fresh.

Don't think I can point the finger at either Vege or Fruit I don't like
Reply:I love zuchini, brocoli, green beans, corn, spinach, they just taste good to me, and for fruits I love strawberries, oranges, grapes, watermelon, canteloupe. I can't stand brussel sprouts, cabbage, artichokes and asparagus
Reply:Favorites:

Fruit- Bananas, Watermelon, Strawberries, Pineapple

Vegetable- Broccoli, Green Beans

Dislike:

Fruit- Pears

Vegetable- Celery

I also like Avocados, but I'm not sure if it is a fruit or a vegetable :)
Reply:I love all fruits and veg, but my favorite fruit would have to be carambolo (star fruit) and fresh pineapple, favorite veg is kolrabi or sunchokes-love that raw crunch!
Reply:i like kiwi because it has a pretty color inside.
Reply:favorite,grapefruit,cantaloupe,bananas,a... peaches

favoritevegetable-celery,topmato,lettu...

least favorite vegetable-onions and an type of pepper

least favorite fruit plums
Reply:I LOVE:

apples,oranges,pineapple...my absolute favorite!!!

broccoli, asparagus, tomato, spinach, pickles, cucumber

But I hate:

cauliflower, pears, brussel sprouts, any form of squash, avocado

;)
Reply:Fave fruit: oranges, cherries, bananas, watermelon (all are very refreshing and filling to me)

Least fave fruit: cantelope (has a starchy taste to me)

Fave veggies: potato, cabbage, corn, sweet potato, turnip greens (all can be cooked in so many different delicious ways)

Least fave veggies: okra (too "blah" and hasn't any flavor to me"

Is canned fruit okay to eat if I can't eat most fresh fruits?

2011-11-18T06:05:00.003-08:00

Hello. I have had a problem eating fresh fruit for quite a while now and am limited to strawberries, grapes, and bananas. Anytime I eat any other type of fresh fruit my mouth and throat will start burning and won't stop until many hours later. Does anyone know what could be going on? Ironically though I can eat any fruits if they are canned so would it be better if I buy the canned variety and rinse it with water than to not eat any fruit at all?

Is canned fruit okay to eat if I can't eat most fresh fruits?
You probably have an allergy to some emzime in the fresh fruit. Canning kills most of these enzimes. Canned fruit still has most of the fiber and nutrients of fresh fruit. The best canned fruit to buy is "in fruit juice" or "light syrup". Don't get fruit in "heavy syrup". Any fruit is better than no fruit at all.
Reply:Have you spoken with your doctor about possibly being allergic to the other fruits?
Reply:could be allergic, or it could be that other fruits contain more acid (citric), or possibly that they're causing acid reflux. Most likely you are allergic, and I doubt changing the way the fruit is cooked would help. Ask your Dr. for an allergy test, and what he/she recommends.
Reply:yes also frozen fruit is good all you do is defrost and microwave or add to favorite meals thats it
Reply:I can some what identify with you

and

YES

The simple processing (even in water) will eliminate the irritants.

I THINK it has to do with sex products in plants LIKE pollens
Reply:I've been told that the best fruits are: 1. Fresh 2. Frozen 3. canned.

Canned products contain a lot of sodium and not everyone wants that. Rinsing first does help a little.

Sorry I can't be more helpful.
Reply:Canned , frozen %26amp; dried fruit has very near the same amount of nutrients as fresh. Perhaps it is the acid in the fresh fruits that cause your symptoms. The water or syrup in the canned fruit would leach out some of the fruit acid, so rinsing them is a good idea. I'm not sure about frozen fruit; most is flash frozen so there may be just as much acid as fresh, and the same for dried. If you cook the fresh/ frozen/dried fruit, then rinse, it may relieve your symptoms as well.
Reply:i have a friend whos allergic to fruit but she can eat fruit if its canned, frozen cooked or whatever. she just cant eat raw fruit.

loan

Is drinking fruit juice the equivelant of eating fruit?

2011-11-18T06:05:00.002-08:00

Is drinking a glass or two of apple juice the same as eating two apples or something? My mom tells me to eat fruit, but I drink fruit juice instead. Is fruit juice just as good as fruit?

Is drinking fruit juice the equivelant of eating fruit?
No. But "Naked Juice" makes some pretty good smoothies. They contain 100% real fruit and not just concentrates. The percentages are found above the nutrition labels. Aim for those that are 100%....................................... there's nothing that can replace the fruit itself.
Reply:It depends on the juice. Apple juice is basically sugar. Apple cider is closer to drinking an apple, but is only available locally and for a limited time (it generally isn't pasteurized and has to be very fresh).

Most juices have too much sugar and not enough fiber in them. Getting one of those juicer things would help, but basically you should just eat the silly apple. They taste good.
Reply:depends on the type and brand of juice. Some fruit juices are full of sugar and stupid stuff like that. There are some 100% juices out there but you have to look and they will tell you how much of it is a serving of fruit.
Reply:depends on what juice. try like v8 splash or other all natural fruit juices. avoid the juices with alot of added sugars. the grat tasting juices are not usually equivelent to a piece of fruit, but v8 splash is.
Reply:No. Not even close. The most health beneficial part of the fruit, the antioxidants and phytonutrients in fruits break down within 4 hours upon exposure to oxygen and light. That's not all, we lose 50% within those 4 hours. Eat fresh fruit... it's what nature intended.

You might as well drink sugar water than fruit juices... both have the same health benefit -- none.
Reply:its not equivalent.. but yes it is still better than nuthing or even water or beer!!! if u eat fruits u can get all the benefits of tht fruit,, should eat the skin also... plus u get the fibre n chewing makes ur gums n teeth stronger.. so definitely eating is better than the juice...
Reply:Actually it isn't really. The actual apple contains carbohydrates called "complex carbs" these complex carbs are good for you because they supply a good source of energy. Some other complex carbs are: wheat, whole grains, bread etc. The juice of the apple is comprised of "simple carbs." An example of a simple carb is sugar. Sugar gives you a quick high and then a low. So in fact, eating an apple is actually healthier than just drinking apple juice because apple juice only contains the simple carbs and not the complex carbs. It's the difference between eating bread, and just eating sugar.
Reply:no
Reply:it depends what fruit juice fruit is healtheir but some fruit juices contain natural sugar in them like apple juice .I would say that one is ok but lots is bad lots of juices have a lot of sugar in them and some shops say sugar free but they sometimes are lieing.
Reply:You're mom is correct. It's better to eat fresh fruit.

Fruit juice tends to be higher in sugar especially apple juice.

Also eating fresh fruits will give your body more nutrients than the juice
Reply:Eating fruits is better. Juices removes the fibres while eating the real thing gives you the whole goodness, fibre and everything in.
Reply:NO on drinking the juice

MOM is right eating the fruit is best
Reply:It is actually healthier to eat fresh fruit than to drink fruit juice,because fruit juice has alot of sugar in it. Even the fruit juices that say 100% fruit juice,they still have alot of sugar. If you can't eat fresh fruit,then a 1/2 cup of fruit juice is equal to one piece of fresh fruit. The most fruit juice that people should drink in one day is one cup because it has alot of sugar in it,and too much sugar isn't good for your body.
Reply:the juice has a lot of sugar added
Reply:wow good question lol

How much fruit do you each on the average day?

2011-11-18T06:05:00.001-08:00

Here is some interesting "fruit" information I just found on another website...

1000 calories of fruit is about:

A big bowl of cherries (about 50 cherries): 250 calories

1 pint of strawberries (100 calories)

15 apricots (250 calories)

3 mangoes (400 calories)

(That fruit, by the way, will provide 750% of your vitamin C, 385% of your vitamin A, 125% of your vitamin E, 110% of your vitamin B-6, as well as good amounts of magnesium (42%), phosphorus (42%), iron (65%), calcium (23%), thiamin (63%), riboflavin (77%), niacin (55%), and folate (55%))

1000 calories of fruit is about:

4 bananas (435 calories)

3 large oranges (250 calories)

2 pomegranates (200 calories)

1 large apple (125 calories)

(That fruit will provide 612.48% of your vitamin C, 268.04% of your vitamin B-6, as well as a good amount of vitamin E (49.72%), folate (70%), niacin (30%), iron (33%), and calcium (27%), phosphorus (30%), and magnesium (52%))

How much fruit do you each on the average day?
I try to eat fresh fruit five times a day for breakfast lunch and dinner and for my morning,afternoon,and evening snack.
Reply:One piece of fruit per day. I like fruit , just forget to eat it. Trying to eat more.

What kind of fruit is growing on my tree?

2011-11-18T06:05:00.000-08:00

I have multiple citrus fruit trees in my yard in Sarasota, FL. Most of the fruit isn't very tasty and so I really don't care what they are. However, there is one tree that the fruit is so yummy and I just don't know what it is.

The fruit is small and round and the peel is orange. It looks like an orange and probably is some kind of orange. The fruit on the inside is similar to that of a ruby red grapefruit in color. However it doesn't taste at all like grapefruit. It is much sweeter, even more so than a ruby red. Also, it is much smaller than a grapefruit and not even as big as a very large orange. It is very juicy and a pain in the neck to peel. Some citrus peels easily - these do not. Also, there is a peculiar (and convenient) absence of seeds.

Does anyone know what this is? Here's an overview:

-baseball sized fruit

-orange peel

-reddish flesh

-very juicy

-exceptionally sweet, hardly any acidic flavor at all

-no seeds

-difficult to peel

-not grapefruit/orange (possible hybrid?)

What kind of fruit is growing on my tree?
ITS A BLOOD ORANGE! they have it at my hairsalon alot ( im a 13 yr old boy, my parents make me go) but it it exactly as your description. The lady that ate one said it was very good and tasty, and when i looked at it it was a dark reddish orange color. It was sooo hard to peel she used a knife cuz she didnt wanna break a nail.
Reply:maybe tangelo.hybrid mix of of orange and tangerine
Reply:blood orange.

The blood orange is a variety of orange (Citrus sinensis) with crimson, blood-colored flesh. The fruit is smaller than an average orange; its skin is usually pitted, but can be smooth. The juice is sweet but somewhat bitter and less acidic than that of regular table oranges.[1] The distinctive dark flesh color is due to the presence of anthocyanin, a pigment common to many flowers and fruit, but uncommon in citrus fruits. Sometimes there is dark coloring on the exterior of the rind as well, depending on the variety of blood orange. The degree of coloration depends on light, temperature and variety.[2]

The blood orange is a hybrid of ancient origin, possibly between the pomelo and the tangerine. It probably originated in Sicily.[1]
Reply:Maybe a Rosey Red Orange?

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What Is That Brown "Fruit" in the Fruit of the Looms logo?

2011-11-18T06:04:00.003-08:00

Everybody has seen the commercials for Fruit of the Looms. They involved people dress like fruits that match their logo. The logo consist of both green/purple grapes and an apple. The question is what is that brown fruit if you can call it a fruit because every time I see those commercials it looks like a tobacco but tobacco isn't a fruit, so please tell me what the hell is that final fruit for that logo. Thanks!!!

What Is That Brown "Fruit" in the Fruit of the Looms logo?
Isn't it fig?!

Textiles

Is canned fruit bad for you?

2011-11-18T06:04:00.002-08:00

my mother made this delicious fruit salad, but it's made with canned mixed fruit, ( sure you can also make it with fresh fruit, but it goes bad faster and who has time to finely dice all the fruit now days) I'm not sure what it was canned it but the fruit is really juicy. I know it isn't cheesecake bad but is there any nutritional value at all?

Is canned fruit bad for you?
Yes, it is true fresh fruit is better, but canned fruit is a good alternative when fresh is not available. The only real problem with it is the high sugar content when it is packaged in heavy syrup, but canned fruit is better than none at all.
Reply:canned product is full of perservatives and sugar is no good for u u shpuld stick to natural fruits ther no nutritional value in canned at all
Reply:Canned fruit is good for you, as long as you buy the kind packed in fruit juice, not heavy syrup. Yes, there is nutritional value in it.
Reply:No, it's just made out to be.
Reply:it's not bad for you unless the can says sugar is a key ingredient or that its expired...
Reply:Sort of, becoz canned fruits contain more sugar than fresh fruits as they are submerged in a can of sweet syrup to perserve them longer. (thats why they are really juicy!)

Eating too much sugar is fattening and isn't good for health, but eating canned fruits once in a while wouldn't hurt much. If you want to know whether there is any nutritional value in canned fruits then look for the nutrition info on the can label.

All in all, it is advised that you should eat more fresh fruits as they are a natural and healthier alternative than canned fruits.
Reply:Yes, I believe there is still nutritional value even tho it is canned.
Reply:canned fruit can be bad if it is badly canned
Reply:If you look Specifically you will see that the can of fruit might contain Preservatives,Artificial colour etc........That you know is bad for you. But because if you can't afford to buy fresh fruit(Don't worry I'm not saying your poor....The fruit these days are very expensive!)You will have to buy can fruit anyway.........but these caned fruit have added more sugar ...........etc than you think. So you should tell your mother to buy fresh fruit instead of canned.But even if it goes off quick you should instead keep it in the fridge it keeps the food on for longer!!

Good Luck!! And you should be grateful that you have such a lovely mother that makes you so yummy stuff. Thank God for it(If you are religious)
Reply:No Canned fruit is not bad for you/ If they were don't you think the company would be sued by now? and if you want to be sure you should read the labels and the ingredients. And if there is a bubble thing inside of the can (a bulge) then don't buy it! Its contaminated with something.
Reply:It is not bad for you in the sense that it will make you sick. Also it has some nutritional value but not as much as fresh fruit.

However like any canned food it is filled with sugar, salt, cyclemates, and many preservatives that are filled with all kinds of bad chemicals. They will not kill you but over the long haul they will increase your chances of high blood pressure and weight gain etc.

Try to control their consumption. If you decide to "pig out" occasionally, you can always run around the block a few times to counter this.
Reply:While a lot of canned fruit is packed in sugar syrup, making it very high in calories, many are also available without any added sugar. They're located right near the sugar syrup packed kind at the grocers and are better health-wise.
Reply:canned fruit has a much higher sugar content than fresh.it has less nutrients,as they will be lost during the canning process.but canned fruit is still fruit,and better than not eating fruit at all.
Reply:Only if ya let 'em out

There's a wild fruit called "Holly Azara". I want to know more about this fruit.?

2011-11-18T06:04:00.001-08:00

Hello.

The first time I started to taste this fruit, I liked it very much. It taste like a mango and a pineapple and apricot all mixed. The skin of the this fruit peels off like a plum, and the size of the fruit is about the same with the fig. I wanted to know if anyone know more about this fruit. If it's fattening, or any kind of symtom that can occur by eating this fruit. I was told that it is edible to human, but just want to make sure before I eat more of them. Very curious about this fruit.

There's a wild fruit called "Holly Azara". I want to know more about this fruit.?
It's a Kei Apple

Fruits are often sprinkled with sugar and eaten fresh. They can also be used in a variety of desserts.

Azara is a genus of ten species of flowering plants in the family Salicaceae, native to temperate to subtropical regions of South America. Azara was formerly classed in the family Flacourtiaceae.

They are evergreen shrubs and small trees growing to 1-8 m tall. The leaves are alternate, or in some species they appear paired, are simple 1-9 cm long and 0.5-5 cm broad. The opposite-leaved appearance of some species is unusual in that one stipule is enlarged giving the apparence of opposite ["paired"] leaves. The flowers are small, yellow or greenish, strongly fragrant, with a 4-5-lobed calyx and no petals but conspicuous long, often brightly colored, stamens; flowering is in spring. The fruit is a red to black berry 3-10 mm diameter.
Reply:just google those words and read all the sites!!
Reply:This is a very good fruit! it tastes wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!

I have fruit flys all over my house. I have no fruit in my house though, i'm 100% sure there fruit flys too.

2011-11-18T06:04:00.000-08:00

I have fruit flys all over my house. I have no fruit in my house though, i'm 100% sure there fruit flys too. Whats a good way to get rid of them?

I have fruit flys all over my house. I have no fruit in my house though, i'm 100% sure there fruit flys too.
Bag your trash daily and put it out. If you do not have kids or pets, get a gallon of white vinagaer and open it. Leave it opened on the floor where it will not get knocked over. Check your kitchen not just for fruit but also for garlic, potatoes and onions. Get rid of any bad ones. And put some bleach down your kitchen drain (w/ some water) and flush it down the drain.

I don't know why, but we had that problem too about a month ago. The flies were even in a bathroom that is far from the kitchen.

The problem went away after I did as I listed above.

Lots of luck!
Reply:I find creating a makeshift fruit fly trap gets rid of a lot of them. What you do is fill a jar about 1/5 of the way with vinegar/sugar or some sort of salad dressing. This will attract the fruit flies. Then make a cone out of paper, and stick it tapered end down into the jar. This will make it so that the flies get in but they can't get out. leave it there for a few days until it fills up with flies then dump it somewhere outside. Repeat as necessary.

You'll also want to make sure you're not leaving any invitations for fruit flies. Take out your garbage often, don't leave food lying around, etc.
Reply:There are these things you can buy at stores like Walmart, etc, which attrack fruit flies, and kill them.

It's basically a little rolled up sticky sheet, that's not too big, and you just hang it (in your kitchen or wherever necessary). It attracks the fruit flies with some smell (but you cant smell it very much , don't worry) and they get stuck to it.

They work REALLY well!

Then you just throw it in the garbage after a while, and put up a new one.
Reply:My 4th grade teacher showed me a way to catch them a loooong time ago. You take an empty pickle jar (any jar should work). Then put a couple pieces of fruit in the jar. Next, take a piece of regular paper and roll it up so that it looks like a cone. Make the cone have a very small hole that only a gnat could fit through. Stick the small end of the cone down in the jar ( you may have to make the cone wider or smaller on the big end depending on how deep the jar is). tape around the cone and the jar so that nothing can get out around the edges. The gnats should be able to smell the fruit and crawl down into the jar. The hole is so small that when they try to get out they cant find the hole from the inside. It has worked pretty good for me. I always thought it was cool.
Reply:Wipe all (safe) surfaces down with bleach. You can water the bleach down a bit but this is the easiest and most effective way to get rid of them. Dont miss any countertops and make sure to do this all over your kitchen. Good luck.

Question About Fruit?

2011-11-18T06:03:00.004-08:00

What, in dietary terms, would happen if instead of eating dinner, you just engorged yourself with fruit? Like, besides getting sick to your stomach- can you overeat fruit? Or would it be a healthier alternative to eat like six apples, than, let's say, frozen pizza?

Because we just bought a whole bunch of fruit, and I was out all day, and by the time I got home I was starving- so I wolfed down like 3 apples and 3 oranges because that's all I could find to eat.

Now I'm stuffed, so I need to know- is fruit one of those foods you eat whenever and not really worry about it- or are there restrictions to how much you can have?

Does fruit really have any substance to it anyway?

Question About Fruit?
Fruit has lots of sugar and could give you the runs if you eat too much
Reply:Of course fruit has substance. Otherwise, I wouldn't eat it. Six whole fruits, even fresh (I prefer frozen) are much better than six pieces of pizza.

Yes, it does have sugar in it, but I would rather have that sugar than, say, something with high fructose corn syrup, or even corn syrup.

Fruit is generally, whole, real and natural and generally delicious. That's why I eat it. (I'm eating frozen strawberries as I type.)

barber

What is the difference in eating fruit and having fruit juice?

2011-11-18T06:03:00.003-08:00

I am 5.5" 27 years and weight 159.I gained 9 pounds last month as i was pregnant but i miscarried,Now i want to lose at least 20lb in one month.In one week i lost 3lb.I am dieting as well as excercising.But everywhere they say eat fruit and i dont like to eat fruits except banana.I substitute it with fruit juice.

What i want to know that what is difference between eating a fruit or having fruit juice instead in weight loss process?Does eating a whole fruit burns more calorie than fruit juice.

What is the difference in eating fruit and having fruit juice?
Even natural fruit juice can give you a hypoglycemic reaction... even if it does not have added stuff.

Try to space out you fruit in general... the higher gi means faster fule and faster burn off... bad news.

If you don't like fruit, don't sweat it for the next month... but try to work them into your diet slowly... they are important. Lay off the juice- it really doesn't benifit you in your quest for a slimmer you.
Reply:whole fruit has fiber in it which digests slower and keep you satified longer. If you prefer fruit juice then make sure you drink 100% fruit juice with no additives and do not take in more than 16oz a day. the calories and natural sugars can really add up.
Reply:Eating the fruit provides not only fiber but other nutrients not found in the fruit juice. The sugar added to fruit juice is very high. Also it takes 20 apples to squeeze 4 ounces of juice. Yet when you drink 4 ounces you're getting all the calories without the fiber your body needs.

You will not feel full by drinking 4 ounces of juice even though it is the equivalent of 20 applies.

But when you eat one or two apples your stomach feels full and you don't eat so much. If you don't eat so much, you don't gain weight so much so it's the domino effect.

If you want to loose weight, you want to cut your calories. You can't cut calories with fruit juice you do the opposite. You INCREASE the number of calories you're taking in.
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Reply:First off, sorry to hear about the miscarriage.

The actual fruit has fiber in it, which is good for you and juice does not. Depending on the juice it could have high fructose corn syrup, which is not good for you.

Plus the fruit can help ward off hunger where as the juice may (probably) not.
Reply:I'm with you on this one Res! I only really like bananas, apples, oranges, melon and pineapple but even then they don't 'do it' for me as a snack and my brain seems to avoid wanting them at all unless in puddings, recipes or...like you...juices.

I don't know how pure fruit juices can be any worse than straight fruit as the pure-varieties don't have anything else added? The only difference may be the fibre as others have said? But for a junk-food-lover like me I think its better I drink juice for my vitamins etc than not have any at all.

Here (uk) it is recommended to have 5 different fruit and veg's a day and a glass of juice is counted as 1. Our govenment wouldn't count it if it was worse than fresh pieces?
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Reply:Fruit has fiber and fewer calories. Juice is made of lots of pieces of fruit, is more sugary and has more calories. Go for fruit over juice to lose weight.
Reply:Fiber baby, fiber! Fiber is our friends. Whole fruits are what we have evolved to eat. Bananas are FULL of sugar.
Reply:Fruit juice contains a ton of sugar and sugar, especially for women, is deadly for trying to dissolve fat. Fruits alone have less sugar and eaten with a portion of protein can help to metabolize the protein for good muscle growth.

Trying to lose 20 pounds in one month seems like a lot. Try to focus on the mirror rather than on pounds.

Check out our article with a sample eating plan for losing fat - http://www.figureforlife.com/articles/ar...

Just replace fruits with other carbs that are on the Figure For Life foods guide.

Good luck and let us know how you do!
Reply:fruit juice adds preservatives which makes it less healthy
Reply:Sorry to hear about your miscarriage. :(

Actual fruit is better for you than fruit juice, because fruit has only natural sugars, fiber (to make you feel full) and is low calorie, and many fruits are high in antioxidants. Fruit juice, on the other hand, has lots of added sugar, is loaded with additives and bad stuff for your body. Plus, it has a lot more calories than a piece of fruit!

3 pieces of fruit have about the same calories as 1 8oz serving of juice.

Eating fruit or drinking juice does not burn calories.

What would your religions fruit be as a whole? Mt 7:14-20?

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Mt 7:14-20 " whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life,and few are the ones finding it. Be on the watch for the false prophets that come to you in sheeps covering but inside they are ravenous wolves. By their fruits you will recognize them. Never do people gather grapes from thorns or figs from thistles, do they? Likewise every good tree produces fine fruit, but every rotten tree produces worthless fruit. a good tree cannot bear worthless fruit, neither can a rotten tree produce fine fruit. Every tee not producing fine fruit gets cut down and thrown into the fire. Really, then, by their fruits you will recognize those [men]

What would your religions fruit be as a whole? Mt 7:14-20?
LOVE

Galatians 4:22-23 tells us that Love is the fruit of the Spirit. It goes on to show us the different manifestations of love (joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness... etc.).

If this is not the "fruit" you are bearing than there is a problem. John 15 tells us how to produce this fruit. Abide in Christ. My problem has been that I think I need to produce this fruit by my efforts, so I spend a lot of time trying to look fruitful. I end up looking like an apple tree with oranges duct taped onto my branches. Pretty foolish.

What I've come to realize is that as long as I stay connected to the vine, fruit bearing is effortless, it just happens naturally.

The problem with us is that instead of asking how we can stay connected to the vine we want to know how long we can survive detached from it. That is not love, it's compromise.

If you are a real Christian, just spend time with Jesus and as you do there will be evidence of that relationship in your life.

Blessings!
Reply:Well, at the moment, I kind of feel like Noah. He preached for 120 years and had no converts, how is that for fruit? Yet he was called a preacher of righteousness and all who come to God after the Flood have him to thank for it. They way I figure it, keep on preaching righteousness. If their hearts want truth, God, righteousness, they will listen. Just call me Job.
Reply:A kiwi fruit. Soft and furry on the outside, and green inside with tiny seeds. Think about it.
Reply:I've seen some plastic and wax fruit that looks just like the real thing! What is one of the 'prophets' is carrying some of this stuff as he preaches, huh?

Is tomato fruit or vegetable?

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Hi, I'm from tomato-vegetable country. 95% people believe in it and if you don't believe in tomato-vegetable, they get descriminated and oppressed by the authorities. You are no man until you recognize tomato as vegetable.

But curious situation occured. I was browsing about this site and found a surprising question and answers. He asks if a tomato is fruit or vegetable and they answered FRUIT!! 95% people are for it. I couldn't believe my eyes, to use a term in tomato-fruit country. One answerer said it's fruit because it has seeds. Huh!! SEEDS? Cucumbers and eggplants also have seeds!! How do you explain about it? People in my country must laugh at that! But you all still seem to believe in it. OK. One more evidence: your own supreme court judged tomato to be Vegetable! That's great!!

Question: if there's a war between tomato-vegetable country vs tomato-fruit country, do you still believe in it and fight for it?

Is tomato fruit or vegetable?
According to Wikipedia, a fruit is the ripened ovary + seeds of a plant. The red, bulbous thing that a tomato plant generates fits this description, so it's a fruit, botanically speaking.

However, from a culinary perspective, a tomato is much less sweet than other fruits such as apples and oranges, so they tend to call it a vegetable.
Reply:It is a legume......becaue it doesnt taste like a fruit and its not a vegetable so its obviously a legume...who can argue with that????? COME ON PEOPLE Report It

Reply:It is a fruit because it has seeds, witch means cucumbers and some nuts are also fruits. Report It

Reply:omygoodness!....i am so convinced that tomatoes are fruits!...they're just trying to confuse us,that's all:) Report It

Reply:the tomato is a fruit Report It

Reply:Fruit!
Reply:Fruit and i love it.
Reply:tomato is a fruit because it has seeds like apples and oranges. eggplant is also a fruit "The eggplant, aubergine or brinjal (Solanum melongena) is a solanaceous bearing a fruit of the same name, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. It is closely related to the tomato and potato and is native to southern India and Sri Lanka." the cucumber is also a fruit "The cucumber is a creeping vine that roots in the ground and grows up trellises or other supporting frames, wrapping around ribbing with thin, spiraling tendrils. The plant has large leaves that form a canopy over the fruit.

The fruit is roughly cylindrical, elongated, with tapered ends, and may be as large as 60 cm long and 10 cm in diameter. Cucumbers grown to be eaten fresh (called slicers) and those intended for pickling (called picklers) are similar."

everyone that is a part of the supreme court is a dumb ***

and who would make is tomato a fruit or a vegetable to the supreme court?

who were they fighting with?
Reply:Fruit! Yummy!
Reply:who cares. eat meat.
Reply:Sorry, you won't like my answer. Tomato is always thought of as a vegetable, even by myself, but it is technically a fruit. I understand your arguments and feelings about the subject, but I'm afraid it's the truth. I also disagree, if that helps any.
Reply:i don't really know... i always thought it was a vegetable because mum and dad would always use it for cooking. but then someone told me that it was actually a fruit because it has seeds. but then i guess it is a fruit because according to wikipedia it is. but if you look at it in a cooking perspective, it's a vegetable. so really, it's a fruit.
Reply:i think its a fruit...
Reply:Its a fruit. I believe ;)
Reply:technically it is a fruit, based on how the "fruit" is formed etc.....naming the type of fruit is very complex and you get all types of names like drupe, nut....

True fruits are devloped in the ovary in the base of the flower and contains the seeds...so its a fruit even tho its savory and considered a vegetable as a result.....also vegetables tend to use other parts of the plant eg leaves, roots, stem etc which are not fruits( eg lettues, radish, potatoes, carrots etc)

So yes cucumbers, squash, green beans and walnuts are all fruits too!!!
Reply:It is definitely a fruit, according to Wikipedia. It is an ovary, which classifies it as a fruit.

Can a child eat too much fruit?

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I know I am really lucky that my kids eat fruit and veg but my 2 year old daughter eats so much fruit. For example she has just eaten 3 satsumas, an apple and a banana all in the space of half an hour. She is not spoilt and if I say no then she accepts she is not having any fruit but I really want to know if its okay to eat so much fruit or if I should cut it back. An example of her daily diet is an apple and banana for breakfast or weetabix followed by the fruit, cheese sandwich on brown bread with cucumber and tomato on the side for lunch, fruit again during the afternoon then maybe pasta or meat and veg for tea followed by strawberries and grapes. For supper usually another apple and banana. My friends say she eats too much fruit but I would like other opinons prehaps from professionals who work in the health area to put my mind to rest. I made mst of my own baby food when she was little from fruit and veg and her bowel movements have always been loose! Advice would be great!

Can a child eat too much fruit?
5-8 servings of fruits and vegs is good for the body, not bad at all!
Reply:well maybe she has a fast metabolism
Reply:remember this line, "too much fruit, is too much healthy"
Reply:Yes, you can eat too much fruit!

Looks like your daughter needs to be eating more protein and dairy. She should have a protein source at every meal.

The extreme amounts of fruit are directly contributing to the loose stool.

Your daughter is not getting the nutrients she needs to grow properly. Her bones and health are at risk.

Try adding some peanut butter to the apples, at least that's a source of fat and protein (yes, she needs fat!). Talk to a nutritionist for other ideas, but definitely change your daughter's diet now.

rene

Would an all fruit diet work?

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Well let me be honest, I cant diet. Well I can only when im in love and at the moment im not. im not way over weight i just wanna lose like 10-15 pounds. Im also alot like the normal person in that I try to go on diets of things I know are good for you but I dont prefer to eat them but it hit me not to long ago. I love fruit. I cant think of any fruit I dont like at all and I know fruit is good for you. Im not quite sure how good for you though. I know its good for you but im not sure if its good enough for a person to make it the only thing you eat for a while. So my questions are would an all fruit diet work? If so what kind of fruits would be the best? and how long will it take to get some results? say just like 10-15 pounds or should i just eat normally but eat fruit just daily

Would an all fruit diet work?
you have the wrong idea about what diet is - its the way of life, its the way you eat, your eating habits.

fruit diet wont work because they are high in sugar (fructose) which is gona drive your kidneys crazy the same way as alcohol does plus it will be stored in fat reserves (too much sugar) and at the same time you will lack protein and healthy fats from your diet.

to get permanent results you have to make permanent changes in your lifestyle (diet and exercise) because temporary changes will give you temporary results plus slower metabolism.

find daily calorie intake calculator on the net, enter all your stats and it will tell you how many calories you need a day to maintain, take off 300-400cal off that number and thats how much you need to lose.

eat 5-6 small meals a day (eat every 2-3 hours - it optimizes your metabolism)

5-8 servings of fruit and veggies a day

8 glasses of water

have complex carbs for breakfast - they give you energy

have protein (lean meat, legumes etc) for dinner - repairs muscle

cardio is the only fat burning exercise 4-6 times a week for 30-50min (ideally 45min because the first 20-30min body burns carbs and only then starts burning fat), light weight training (more muscle=faster metabolism)

dont consume foods that are made of white flour (white bread, cakes, pasta etc.), sugar loaded foods (cookies, icecream, candy etc) and nothing fried, oily.

ofcourse you can spoil yourself once in a while with a little treat:)
Reply:all friut is bad. too much sugar but put in properly it is good
Reply:Eat fruit and vegetables daily. If you don't like vegies then try some of the various vegetable powders on the market like Frutein by Nature's Plus or Greens Plus at www.greensplus.com. Mix them in a glass of water and you have your vegetables for the day. Take a look a www.bodyforlife.com for a very doable diet plan.
Reply:The key to losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight is balance. If you eat only fruit, you'll miss out on essential nutrients such as protein and calcium, which could do some damage over time to muscles and bone. Fruit is mostly comprised of water, sugars, and fiber- water makes you bloat, and sugars are converted into fat for storage. Probably not the best method for weight loss. You definitely want to keep eating fruit- but eat other things as well.
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Reply:no, you would die because you wouldnt get protiens
Reply:NO heck NO ! r u nuts ! Friut has sugar in it ! it has sugar in it that was in it when they grew them !! SO NO IT WOULD NOT WORK!
Reply:no, if you eat nothing but fruits you will lose weight but once you start eating normal then youll just gain all the weight back
Reply:If you eat clean food, that means cut out the fat, and if you have smaller meals maybe four or five a day that are balanced and a piece of fruit in between meals and exersise daily you will feel and look better in a couple months. Remember muscle weighs more than fat and the more muscle you have the more fat you will burn. Do not eat carbs after 6pm and if you have to eat something before you go to bed try some popcorn without butter or salt. Get rid of the candy,ho ho's,ringdings,develdogs and all junk food and

Don't drink sugary soda or sugary drinks and replace them with plenty of water.

Good luck !!

Mike

Why does fruit rots?

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Well i have a science share project. its about when does fruit rots and i need some resources and information. i need answers to these quesstions.

how do i prevent fruits from rotting? what makes fruit rot? how does bacteria make fruit rots? does it help us when fruit rots?

thx if you answer XD

and the best one gets the "best answer"

Why does fruit rots?
fruit rots because of the action of bacteria and mold n it.

Fruit is alive, it keeps ripening. After the skin is broken, bacteria and mold from the air can start growing on the flesh.

Cooler temperatures keep fruit longer. Washing some fruits and keeping them away from contaminants helps, but there are bacteria and molds and yeasts on the skins too.

Keeping the skins intact helps.

The bacteria eat the fruit and leave a broken down product.

Drying fruit keeps it.

Freezing or canning fruit keeps it.

Wine is produced from grapes and other fruits as yeast work on it.

Rotting is an important process in the decomposition of dead materials

New plants are started from rotting fruit on the ground.
Reply:In addition to fruit ripening by ethylene gas, the now available sugars are able to sustain a community of fungus and/or bacteria. Keeping your fruits in a cool, dry place will decrease the likely hood of pathogenesis. From rotting fruit we have discovered fermentation and elucidated some of the causes of food poisonings.
Reply:Fruit rots as a result of a naturally occuring "ethylene gas" produced by the plant, designed to cause the maturation or ripening of the fruit. Too much of a good thing I guess.

What type of fruit was the forbidden fruit?

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In the Book of Genesis, it's written that Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden. It does not say it was an apple. Was it an apple or some other kind of fruit? Judaism teaches that the fruit may have been grapes, figs, wheat, or citrons. Some researchers have said it was a pomegranate. Could the "forbidden fruit" have meant something other than an actual fruit or one that is no longer around today?

What type of fruit was the forbidden fruit?
nobody knows for sure. I think the whole story was a metaphor, because if there was a real tree of knowledge out there, then that would mean there was also a real tree of life (there were two trees---God barred them from the tree of life after they ate from the tree of knowledge) which would mean that there is still potentially a fruit out there that could literally induce immortality. I think that's unlikely.
Reply:Ignore religion. Historical references indicate that it was a pomegranate. Scientific discoveries indicate that Adam %26amp; Eve never existed, so whatever fruit you choose, take it with a grain of salt.
Reply:It is just a symbolic tale, meaning that men would acquire knowledge, lose their innocence because of that, and would be able to distinguish between good and evil.

The kind of "fruit" is irrelevant.

That was the beginning of the concept of "sin".
Reply:As the Bible does not say there is no way to know. In my opinion I think it is likely a type of fruit no longer in existence.
Reply:We are not told what type of fruit it was. In fact, it doesn't matter what species it was, the important thing is that it was forbidden by God for those people to eat it.
Reply:The kind of fruit is not specified. to guess would be adding to what the scriptures give is.

My bad side wants to tel you that it was a Dingleberry!
Reply:Other than any actual fruit-have you ever come across a "fruit of knowledge" at your local store?
Reply:It's whatever you want it to be, dear - just like a hooker's name. That's the beauty of fantasy!

The tradition that it may have been a fig was due to the fact that the fig was traditionally connected with sexuality. (See, e.g., the "Song of Songs" 2:13.) And, of course, in Hebrew, "Knowledge" was a euphemism for sexuality, as when it is said that Adam "knew" his wife Eve. The "Original Sin" was their original sexual awakening - "and they saw that they were naked." Again, they are often depicted covering their "shame" with fig leaves.
Reply:It was actually a virus program.
Reply:The forbidden fruit the world continues to eat is the "false doctrine of a combination of righteousness and evil".
Reply:Is that a gay joke?
Reply:it was a fruit that provided the knowledge of good and evil. what else do u need to know? the bible provides no further answers than the fact that it was a fruit.
Reply:I researched this once.

and it is the QUINCE...
Reply:I heard Adam had a date with Eve... true??

LOL.

Peace be with you.
Reply:Read the passage of this beautiful myth carefully. The answer is there: knowledge of good and evil -- that is the fruit. It is a metaphor for understanding life. The consequences of knowledge are responsibility and the pain of knowing, i.e., the story is a metaphor for humanity's growth into adolescence, its loss of its infantile, animal-like innocence and ignorance of itself and its reality.
Reply:A banana.
Reply:I have heard that it was a hallucinogen. The forbidden fruit is what God told man not to eat of. So when you disobey God you learn that this is evil. The act itself is evil. Called rebellion.

Also, the Pastor recently preached that this tree was a type of tithe. Set apart to not eat of. 1/10 of the total fruit trees.

The sin nature we inherit is to rebel against Gods Word. Showing when we learn to say "No!" to mom.

I would liken this tree to mind altering drugs, hallucinogens, alcohol, etc... It is the dangerous/deadly things we aren't suppose to eat of. Well, the moment Adam %26amp; Eve were denied the 'Tree of life' they died spiritually. Following this within an age, they died physically. The soul went where God put their soul.
Reply:raisin
Reply:There was one Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. We have no indication that there were ever any more of the same variety. The scriptures say that it was the particular fruit of The Tree of Knowledge. Therefore, I do not think it was one of the varieties we commonly know. It is so easy to try to make a metaphor out of the story and make some deep interpretation out of it. I think it is easier to take the story as told at face value.
Reply:Since none of us were actually there then I'd have to say that the possibility exists that the fruit could have been just about any fruit found on earth, but if I had to guess then I'd have to say the fruit on that particular tree isn't found anywhere on this planet of ours or people would still be learning stuff when they ate it. Just like the tree of life would have some other form of fruit on it. Just my opinion though.
Reply:It is likely to be a fig!
Reply:I belive you have answered your own question quite well.
Reply:To the best of my knowledge the tree was the the evil one and its fruit was his spirit which entwined itself into the souls of man . The spirit of sin and lawlessness.

Deuteronomy strictly forbids divination, sorcery, witchcraft, etc....
Reply:Well....according to the bible, I would consider it an "APPLE." For this reason, it contained both knowledge of good and evil; therefore, this forbidden fruit give individuals to think and have free expression without any regards. However, mankind has paid a heavy price because of this very fruit; therefore, it reflects on how we live in this society regarding how we CONFORM!!!!!!
Reply:I think they did 69.
Reply:read further in the bible..it eventually tells you it was an apple
Reply:I don't think the bible is specific, but why does it really matter the point isn't "what kind" of fruit it's about the story of why they shouldn't have taken it.
Reply:The tree may be referring to Adam and Eve IE: the first Family tree. Now before that old serpent called the devil had made it known to Eve that upon taking the seed of man orally she would be wise like unto YHWH. I know it sounds sick doesn't it. that is why it is written so mysteriously.

Everyone would get offended if they read this.

So in other words, it was probably the first oral sex in history.

Which made the man weak thereby succumbing to the wishes of his wife, which that old serpent knew was out of order with the plan of creation.

This seems to be a recurring phenomenon.

Of course this is pure speculation so please don't be offended.
Reply:some think it was an apple others think it could have been a mango
Reply:They ate of the fruit of satan's lie's .Satan know's good but is evil.And yes his evil spirit is here today with lie's .The fruit is something like fruit of the womb.Read Gen.3:15 GOD is talking to the serpent (And I will put enimity between thee and the woman ,and between THY (satan's )seed and her seed (Eve )it shall bruise thy head .(And we will)and thou shall bruise His heel ( JESUUS CHRIST ) And they did on the cross .Gen 3:16 Unto the woman he said ,I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy Conception.Eve had twins Cain and Abel.We know what happened here.Read Matt 13 :24 -40 . Matt. 13:39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil. PEACE TO YOU AND TRUTH Also Gen 3:7 The eye's of them both were open and they knew they were naked they sewed Fig LEAVE'S and made napkin's to cover their mouth 's from eating fruit .And made themselves apron's .What does an apron cover shame at what had been done in the fig grove ..Mark 13:28 Now learn a parable of the fig tree.Let your's eye's be opened.
Reply:It has been interpreted to be the Apple for centuries. A male's "Adams apple" was coined from this. While different religions have different views, this general definition has been used for 100's of years. In the end there is no right or wrong answer, believe whatever your particular Religion dictates.

Pick'n Fruit and Race Cards...?

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How come everytime the pro-illegals don't like what is said, they rush to the conclusion that if the illegals are deported, who is going to pick the fruit?

Its always that or the race card...

I was listening to CNN the other day, and they were talking about picking the fruit, etc.. and how a little less than 2% of the illegals are in the fields picking fruit....

Obviouslly someone LEGAL is out there picking fruit besides illegals... So, all those pro-illegals bringing up the "picking fruit" card from now on, can shove it up their booty...

--Rob :)~

Pick'n Fruit and Race Cards...?
They only use BS to defend their stances.
Reply:so what is the question? I honestly dont know any illegal immigrants that pick fruit. There are only grapes around here, and that is not even very close to where I live. Those that I have met work in the food service industry. Like bus-boys and cooks. Also hotel cleaning. Are you sad that they took your job of picking up people's dirty dishes?
Reply:Heck man, they only pick fruit for the first few weeks, if at all, these days ... illegals don't want badly paid backbreaking jobs any more ... no, they're in construction these days ... plenty of moola ... that's why the fruit is rotting in Florida .. plenty of jobs in Florida in construction, trust me ....
Reply:Haha, funny, i have noticed that too, "who's going to pick the oranges" "do you really want to pay $5.00 for a gallon of orange juice?"

hahahaha
Reply:Yep, too true! The damn illegals are costing us a hell of a lot more than any thing we might save on fruit!
Reply:They have no other defense.

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The Fruit-Seller In Mars.......Will You Come and Buy Fruits?

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The Fruit-Seller in Mars

I sell, I sell fresh fruits on Mars

As fresh as you can see,

O come and buy three pine-apples

And get one orange free

O come and buy three oranges

And get a plum to taste,

The offers close within an hour

You have no time to waste!

And there are cherries black and red

And berries that are best,

And still more different fruits I say,

All imported from west

A thousand juicy mangoes ripe

I have for you in store,

For dollar one, oh you shall get

Ten pomes; yet more and more!

So take an apple for your Love,

An orange for your child,

A pear for husband big and fat,

Full drunk and dancing wild

O come my friends, O come and buy

Sweet apples, grapes and all:

I pluck, I pluck them all for you

From trees, too short and tall.......

so how is the poem? please give your comments....and take some fruits if you wish...

The Fruit-Seller In Mars.......Will You Come and Buy Fruits?
Save me some, I'm taking the train.
Reply:Interesting that the second and fourth lines rhyme only. It needs to be longer so it tells more of story, but I guess this length is okay.
Reply:It's delicious. I believe you should add "the" to the verse "all imported from west." We won't have this fruit on Mars until we get the place terraformed, but it's good to dream.
Reply:Great poem, I'll take a bushel of everything.
Reply:Digging in my purse...hope I've enough to buy!
Reply:I like the poem Silver, it is happy.

Yours,

Harry Gams
Reply:I like it - but I don't understand it. Is it something to do with TD's thingy?

imported from THE west (?)

What are pomes? is that pomegranates, or mishappen poems? =)

The whole poem tastes as sweet as a freshly prepared fruit salad, and it slides down the throat like a smoothie.

Thanks
Reply:I love the poem so much, Silver. I am ready to buy up all your fruit. I love the rhythm and flow and drumbeat of your poem. It's fun and jolly and made me smile. It has a lot of imagination. You are super fantastic! I am your fan big time! Keep those poems coming!

Fruit for quaker birds?

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my daughter has 2 quakers and she has told me to buy them fruit, so i get apples, grapes and corn, they love corn, but what other fruit can they have? any? i dont want to make them sick by feeding them fruit they are not allowed to have. can i buy dried fruit also? thank you.

Fruit for quaker birds?
I give my Quaker some fruits, but vegetables should make up a larger percentage of the diet compared to the fruit intake. Too much fruit can give a bird runny stools and can result in too much sugar intake.

I balance the fruits I serve my Quaker with a good variety of vegetables. I use the frozen mixed veggie mix (peas, corn, carrots, green beans and limas) and then add to it: chopped spinach or mustard greens, apple (no apple seeds), pear, and grapes. I also give my Quaker strawberries, necatarines, cantelope, bell pepper, celery, and squash/zucchini. My Quaker loves this mix and eats it all!!!

Dried fruits are good too... just be careful if you buy them at the grocery store... they may have added preservatives and/or sugars/corn syrup, which is not healthy for a parrot.

One last thing about Quakers ... they are prone to fatty liver disease and need a diet that is rich in greens (peas, kale, spinach, dark leafy lettuces) and should have a very limited amount of high saturated fat nuts (sunflowers). Almonds are much lower in fat, but my Quaker doesn't really like the nuts that much... she will eat a peanut every once in awhile, but mostly she prefers her peas and lima beans! :)

A few foods that can be toxic to birds include apple seeds, avocado, caffeine, chocolate, dairy, beef/meats that may contain salmonella, and foods that have not been rised/washed.

Good luck to you, your daughter, and your quakers!
Reply:Yes, they can definitely have dried fruit as well. My macaws loves dried fruit mixtures, mostly because they contain pumpkin seeds and other stuff like that in it, too.

You can give your bird all types of fruit as long as you don't feed them the pits or seeds of anything. My birds love fruit that they can squeeze juice out of like oranges, all types of berries and so on. Too much fruit can give your bird diarrhea so in moderation is best.

Here are some more sites on diet and nutrition;

http://www.feedyourflock.com

http://www.harrisonsbirdfoods.com

http://www.wenwen.ws/bird/Birds/What-all...

http://www.birdtricks.com/Quaker-Parrot/
Reply:Owner of Quaker Parakeet, also known as Monk Parrot. My bird loved to eat sliced apples, figs, grapes, etc. But she especially loved corn kernels (canned corn or corn on the cob). What most people do not know is that a Quaker loves meat! Mine loved tuna out of the can, chicken, etc. There was no fruit that I knew of that my Sweetpea didn't like except for maybe pineapple. She loved her bird feed but she dearly loved any fruit that had a good texture. They like something they can work in their beak.

Fruit Fly Problem?

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I never really had any problems with fruit flies until last summer, and my family got a ton of them! We don't even let our fruit sit out, we keep most of them in the fridge! Okay, so we've tried the following:

-Poored Bleach down drains

-Kill a fruit fly when we see one

-Put cleaning products in the cornor of rooms to make sure they'll die if they hit that area.

All these work, but only for a short amount of time!

There's another problem: I get most of them in my room, which is weird, since I don't have fruit in there!

So if someone could tell me what causes them, why I get them in my room so much, and how to get rid of them!

Please answer soon, because even though its spring, I've already seen about 20 in my house!

Fruit Fly Problem?
Try putting red wine, or red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and poke holes in it.

Works in my kitchen all the time (:
Reply:First... how are they getting in?

The, get a fly trap and let it sit out . Fly Baits such as MaxForce Fly Bait and Golden Malrin work well to attract and kill flies

Buy Gentrol and treat the drains and garbage pails. It will kill the fly eggs , too.
Reply:they are very attracted to vinegar and beer/alcohol
Reply:Go to your local hardware store, such as Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. and go to the section with all the weed and bug killers. There might be something there.

If you don't want to use pesticides, here's what my family did when we got the same problem. Search your ENTIRE house for any fruit or vegetable that is ROTTEN. Throw all the rotten produce away and immediately take out the garbage. Since fruit flies are attracted to rotten produce, they should go away soon.

You might want to try searching the internet also.

Another way to solve this problem is too leave as many doors and windows open as you can, and put some fruit outside. The fruit flies should head outside to get to the fruit.

Hope I helped.
Reply:Well I had the same problem and I know what your going through the one and only thing that worked for me was putting my air on and getting it real cold in the house for like 3 days straight and they were gone....
Reply:Go get a 16 oz. water bottle you don't need the cap. Go up to the top of the water bottle right before it tapers. Then there cut around it until you have 2 different pieces one that looks like a funnel and one the kinda looks like a tall jar get a piece of rotten fruit and put it inside the jar part get the funnel part and turn it upside and put it in the jar down it works because fruit flies have poor eye sight so they use walls and surfaces to guide there way so when they feel there way in side they use the the funnel once they get in and eat how ever much they want then they use the sides of the jar piece they won't be able to get out.

Fruit Cocktail Tree .. I have my first fruit , How long did it take yours to grown fruit?

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I planted my fruit cocktail tree three springs ago.. Today it is ten foot tall and is growing its first fruit.. I am so excited.. What experience have you had with this tree.. I want another one..

Fruit Cocktail Tree .. I have my first fruit , How long did it take yours to grown fruit?
Um...confession time...I thought you were making this up, and that is was a fake question, so I googled fruit cocktail tree, and....What a cool tree! But I have never heard of one, or seen one at any garden center I have been to this year, and read they can be a lot of work. Glad yours is working out. So, sorry for doubting, and thanx for "learnin" me!
Reply:I've seen them in a few gardening magazines, but never one in production, so I'm curious myself :)
Reply:i also have never heard of a coctail tree. u could have ppsted a picture of it, u know, not just boasting

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Is frozen fruit/canned fruit as healthy as fresh fruit?

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i drink smoothies all the time as they're quick and easy to make in the mornings before work.. however, i don't always have time to slice up fresh fruit so i buy a lot of canned and fresh fruit, but i was wondering if i lose some nutrients doing this? i always use at least one source of fresh fruit, then a couple of different canned things and something frozen. i'm trying to make sure i do the whole "5 servings of fruits and veg a day" so i want to make sure this is still healthy.

Is frozen fruit/canned fruit as healthy as fresh fruit?
Canned fruit (or canned anything for that matter) has usually processed and some form of sweetener has been added. I like to use frozen fruit, just be sure to check labels to make sure they didn't add any sugar. It's obviously not fresh fruit,but in the off season, it works.
Reply:yes, canned fruit + veg are very healthy because they are canned quickly after picking.

Just make sure the water its canned in is low in sugar or salt(check label), ie the syrup or brine, most are these days
Reply:. Ya, it's a tossup. Canned stuff is Full of sugar, sucrose, but the fruit is probably freasher than what the stuff is on the shelf of the 'Fresh Fruit' section that's maybe 3 weeeks old from picking time on the farm.

IF you can buy it 'Fresh' in the Farmer's Market, 1-2 days old, it's better as long as you wash ALL the fertilizer and bugspray off it.

Fruit Juices, etc.?

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If I drink some type of fruit/vegetable juice (suchas V8), will it supply me with the same nutrients as eating vegetables, etc?

I can't manage to get in the recommended amount of servings of fruits and vegetables. If I eat some fruits and vegetables, can I substitute the rest with a healthy fruit/vegetable juice?

Basically, what are the benefits of drinking these drinks?

Fruit Juices, etc.?
yes you can substitute with a healthy fruit/veggie drink. they help people that cant get or don't have time to eat all the servings of fruit/veggies. the best way is to get a juicer and make you own with the daily requimed amont of veggies in on glass and the same of fruit in another, then you don't have to worry about it all day. V8 fusion is the best because it has a full serving of fruit and veggies in one glass and does not taste bad.
Reply:it's still healthy, but i think eating fruits and vegetables is better. and healthier
Reply:You're better to eat the fruit/veggies, because they supply FIBER, which is lost in juicing.

But if you absolutely can't get them all in, then a V8 is a good substitute---and take a multi-vitamin every day, too.
Reply:yes it will help some..but you can also get your servings from spaghetti sauce or you can buy a juicer....those things are awesome!
Reply:Yes:) u are deffinatlly getting

all the nutrients from the V8

I love it too, drink it all tha time:)
Reply:Fruit juices won't supply the same nutrients you need that fruits and vegetables give, although it will give you some of the vitamins, you will be lacking in dietary fiber which is very important for your regularity.

V8 and such juices are pretty overratted because they are very high in salt, more than you need in a day. If you're gonna try substituting juices i recommend that you make a smoothie or drink odwalla smoothies. The Green one i can't remember the name is really good for you because it has spirulina in it, which has like a days worth of vegetable nutrients that you should get in a day. It's really good, it might look gross but it tastes like apples.

Fruit tree pollination,can i plant apple,peach,plum,cherry,&pear in no partic.order without fruit tasting off?

2011-11-18T06:00:00.002-08:00

someone answered another question on here, that fruit trees need to be planted a certain way....as to prevent wierd tasting fruits caused by pollinating w/a different type fruit tree.....is that so?

Fruit tree pollination,can i plant apple,peach,plum,cherry,%26amp;pear in no partic.order without fruit tasting off?
The ones you mentioned will not pollinate one another...you're all good. For fruit trees to pollinate one another they have to be more closely related and bloom at the right time. I have heard of quince pollinating pears, and maybe your plum and cherry could be close, but I highly doubt it.

Fruit cake, preparing fruit?

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I'm making a dark fruit cake using my late Grandma's recipe, but there's a step I don't understand. The recipe calls to cut and prepare the fruit, which is currants, rainsins, dates, citron and walnuts. I know I have to cut the dates, but how do I prepare them? Shouldn't I soak the fruit except the nuts?

Fruit cake, preparing fruit?
Soak the dried fruits in quarter cup rum(substitute orange juice) for a minimum of 24 hours.Stir in the fruit/ rum mixture and nuts into the batter according to your recipe.
Reply:You shouldn't have to soak the fruit. When I use dried fruits I take a bit of the flour used in the recipe and shake the fruits in it...this keeps them from sinking to the bottom of the cake. The directions probably just mean to cut or chop the fruit and nuts to a semi-uniform size and add according to recipe directions.
Reply:My mom usually puts the fruit in the blender for a few seconds, she doesn't soak them in anything.
Reply:When I make my fruitcake depending on who your making it for and the time your going to soak it, I used apple juice and a liquor of some kind, but it is not a nessessary ingredient, don't soak the nuts, just raisins,currants, glazed fruit, peels and pinea pple or cherries. I do mine in the frig, over night or a period of 2 days, then make the base, applesauce is good to help keep the cake moist, my batter is simple, the fat is best to be vegetable shortening or butter, eggs, AP flour, you can add some whole wheat flour to add nuttiness, spices like cinnimon, Nutmeg or mace and then your nuts (I Like pecans but walnuts or almonds are good too). I find slow cooking is best your Grandmothers recipe might state a temp, but the slower you cook it the moister it will be.

After cooling and removing it from the pan, wrap it twice, once in waxed paper or saran wrap, and then aluminum foil, I also brush mine with a syrup if left in pans to give as gifts, I make a simple sugar syrup, and if you like add a touch of brandy or rum, that is up to you.

When working as a chef I would make fruitcakes, Guinness Plum Pudding, Scottish shortbreads, Black Bun ( a West Indian style cake) and Spitz cookies at Xmas time for the place I was running.

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Fruit Crumble - but which fruit?

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I have to make a fruit crumble for school. Can anyone suggest an exciting combination of fruits that go together well so I can get the best marks. I really enjoy cooking, but I can't think of what to put in.

The fruits must be in season. (This is the tricky part!)

Thanks in advance.

Fruit Crumble - but which fruit?
Rhubarb and apple.

But i believe this answer may be too late...
Reply:Yeah it was a bit... next time.

I did forest fruits - thanks Honeybee Report It

Reply:buy a bag of frozen berries - fruits of the forest and combine them with some apples
Reply:Strawberries, rhubarb and apples are a nice combo. Also apples and cranberries go good together and are always in season. These days you can buy everything, in or out of season.

Fruit import question?

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I know that the US has some strict policies on fruit importing, but i don't know the specifics. Is it only on domestic type fruits, or is it on all fruits. My fiancee is from the Philippines, and she would like to bring some rambutan, but i am worried that it will have to stay in quarantine until it is rotten. Can anybody help me out with this and let me know if exotic fruits like that are quarantined as they come into the States??

Fruit import question?
One of the reasons for fruit and plant quarantines is because of the bugs that lay their eggs on the fruit. When they are brought into an area that doesn't have natural enemies to those bugs, they can totally destroy not only an entire crop in a farmer's field but everywhere in that state and greatly impact the production of that food.

You won't be able to bring in any fruit to any part of California that hasn't gone through normal channels.

Don't try to hide it and bring it in because how would you feel if your one little fruit wiped out the entire crop of say, oranges in Florida? In Washington state, we now have the Apple maggot quarantine and it's been on for years - we just can't get rid of it - someone brought it in.

So, if you don't mind buying fruit in your grocery store with holes in it and worms crawling in it - keep in mind - others DO mind.
Reply:i dont know about that quarantine issue since i didnt go to any country before, im from philippines also. and i want to give my friend their in los angeles some unripe mangoes but i dont know if it will work, about the rambutan why dont you just peel the cover of the fruits and place them in a sealed container maybe you can bring it in you hand carry bag.

Does blending fruits into a smoothie change the sugars into more harmful sugars than in the whole fruit?

2011-11-18T05:59:00.000-08:00

I've heard that blending fruits into a smoothie changes the sugars in the fruits so that they actually become harmful, unlike the sugar in whole fruits which are good for you. Can anyone confirm this? I find it much easier to take 3 or 4 different fruits as a smoothie than eat the whole fruit, but want to avoid any harmful sugars.

Does blending fruits into a smoothie change the sugars into more harmful sugars than in the whole fruit?
no.. it will not change the sugar content of the fruits into something else. it's still mostly fructose... some fruits contain glucose (like grapes), but they won't change in the blending process
Reply:it does not create harmful sugars.......
Reply:Simple. natural sugars don't become harmful unless you could chemically process them somehow. Blending doesn't do that.
Reply:This is a good question. Since there shouldn't be any chemical process or fermentation taking place, then the sugar (fructose) should remain the same even after the fruit is blended.

I guess we could address the concept of harmful sugar. When people typically think of sugar as harmful, they are usually referring to sugars with a high glycemic index - sugars like Sucrose, dextrose, maltodextrin, corn syrup, etc. If someone implied that blending fruit raises their glycemic index (making it more harmful... FYI I like sugars.. All of them and believe in moderation they are fine for me. A diabetic on the other hand may have a different philosophy), they may have been thinking that the fiber in fruit (which helps slow digestion and therefor lowers the glycemic index) was compromised, by the blending process, in a way that would reduce it's efficacy on digestion and absorption of sugars. This could be likened to a manufacturing process to some degree.

I would think if blending the fruit did degrade the natural fibers, the overall net effect would probably be negligible. So smoothie up!!

Is Fruit Unhealthy?

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I know that fruit is supposedly good for you, and that the body needs it, but i found that alot of fruit has ALOT of sugar.

Now is it good sugar? and even if it is, isnt it just as bad for you as the processed sugar? because i heard that the body cant tell if the sugar is natural (fruit) or man-made (cookies, etc.)

So is too much fruit unhealthy? and can someone gain weight from the sugar they eat from the fruit?

Is Fruit Unhealthy?
i think that too much of anything can be bad for you. fruit has barely enough sugar to get you fat. there is more sugar in a ceral bar than there is in 5 apples. and since most fruit is a natural laxitive, most likely many people don't eat ALOT of it. and if you were, be sure to balance it out with other things. like vegtables and whole grains. fruit has sugar, but not enough to make you fat. unlike candy and soda, you can have a ton of it each day and just get fat. but with fruit a ton of it will fullfill your dietary needs, or too much will have you throwing up or running to the bathroom depending on the weaness or strongness of your digestive system. but everything in moderation is my advice. don't go on a all fruit diet or anything eat what you want. but in small amounts.
Reply:Antioxidants, Vitamins, Fiber = Good

Sugar = Bad

Solution -%26gt; eat two small pieces (or 1/2 of one large piece) of fruit everyday.
Reply:The sugar that comes from fruit is called fructose. It's not bad for you, so don't worry.
Reply:fruit has a lot of its natural sugars..there is nothing bad from these types of sugars and fruit can't really make you fat since they don't have a lot of calories..an apple i think has like 70 or something...and fruits have a LOT of vitamins that are needed in the body..so..eat all the fruit that you want
Reply:No fruit is not unhealthy because on top of the good sugar it has vitamins and nutrients that help ur body. Processed sugar (ie cookies, candy,etc....) is bad for you because it has preservatives like aspartame and phenylnol which cause cancer. If you eat a lot of fruit it is very healthy because that means u have a whole lot of Vitamin C, Folic Acid, as well as fiber. The fiber from the fruit helps regulate the digestive process thus getting rid of any toxins that may have been in your body from eating the processed sugars. I hope this helps answering your question
Reply:Eat more fruit and fewer cookies. Cookies don't grow on trees now do they. Cookies are made by people who want you to buy MORE cookies, so they make them as addictive as possible. FAT, SUGAR, SALT, all the things that people crave.
Reply:Eat all the fruits that you want they are healthy
Reply:Your body burns fruit sugar in a more efficient way than bad sugars. Planet earth is covered with water for 70%. The human body consists of 80% of water. So what should humans eat: food that contains 80% water. Fruit is 80% water on average.

The energy fruit contains is in the form of sugars (glucose). Your body can easily turn this glucose into energy by using oxygen. When the body burns the sugars with the help of oxygen there are waste products produced.

The waste products of this chemical reaction are water and carbon-dioxide. Your body can use the water and disposes of the carbon-dioxide through the lungs by breathing.

It is a very quick, clean and easy way to extract energy.

Your body does an excellent job: it extracts 50% of the energy. A combustion engine about 10 to 20%, the rest is lost through heat.

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Fruit and Veggies?

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I need to lose weight and I was going to eat only Fruit, Veggies and nuts. along with daily exercise and drinking water because, I cannot eat anything too hard because of my teeth. I no longer eat meat. I was going to eat,

Bananas

Apple Sauce

Oranges in a Can

Cooked Carrots

Green Beans

Can anyone else recommend more Fruits and Veggies that I can eat? I know that this is not enough but it's the only thing I can. I can only eat Soft Foods I can eat hard things but not to hard.

Does anyone know a Good Vegetable Soup I can make in the slow cooker?

Will I lose weight?

The fruits that are in a can, are they good for you? The fresh fruit may be to hard for me.

Fruit and Veggies?
yes you would be healthy if you take care of yourself.the good foods you eat the better you could loose weight just one thing stop eating sugar.....that kills the food you eat please listen to me i always drank soda now i am better looking
Reply:This is a TERRIBLE, unbalanced diet. Please do some research to find a good, healthy diet that will allow you to lose weight. There are so many things wrong with what you're doing it's sad. You need protein in your diet and much more variety in fruits and vegetables.
Reply:Broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, strawberries, pineapple, apples, salads, many choices.
Reply:canned fooda are equally good as fresh. u can buy canned vegtables like carrot , beets, peas e.t.c. whatever u like. put them in apot. add some water. shred some fresh ginger and bay leaves. add some cilantro and salt. u r done.
Reply:be careful, believe it or not you can overdose on water it dilutes the salt in your body if you are going to drink a lot of water then you need to eat salty foods. Also if you drink too much water you can gain water weight. If you are going to be exercising I suggest if you go to a gym get a personal trainer, he or she can give you an excerise plan and also a meal plan (one that doesnt eliminate everything but fruits and water). Good luck!!!
Reply:if you cant eat meat then please take cratine and whey protein powder with milk.
Reply:I'd add some tofu which you can marinate in salt water for easily added flavor.

Brussel sprouts are really nice.

My mom used to make a veggie soup in the slow cooker: canned green beans, corn, diced tomatoes, black beans and a package of taco spice.
Reply:Please research anything that is recommended before you add it to your diet. Creatine is typically for those who want to pump up their muscles artificially. The USDA provides a fabulous website for diet and nutrition.
Reply:Try not to eat fruit out of a can as they will have lots of sugar and other preservatives on them that may stop you losing those extra pounds. Try eating tangerines, apples, strawberries, rasberries and grapes! You can also eat mango, plums, melon and many other fruits. Many fruits are soft and juicy, it's only apples and pears that may be a bit hard to chew! Hope this helps! Good luck!:)
Reply:More veggies than fruit, some protein (low fat) low carbs

eat portions the size of your fist.
Reply:Can you add complex carbs to your meal plan ? They aid in speeding your metabolism up (they are really important)

Some other suggestions would be : pumkin (boil it with splenda),

any kind of squash (zucchini). avocado, you can try beans they add a lot of protein to your diet to make them soft, just boil them for an extra hour on low heat (they can become softer than carrots).

This is just a basic soup mix with fresh veggies added to it. It makes it healthier and more appealing to the eye.

Ingredients

1 package cream of broccoli soup mix

3 cups of water

1 cup of 1% milk

1 small onion or 1/4 cup finely chopped

3/4 cup chopped broccoli

1/2 cup chopped cauliflower

1 large carrot or 3/4 cup chopped

Directions

Mix soup mix, water, and milk in a medium sauce pan.

While soup mix is heating at medium to high heat, stir often, and chop your veggies.

Add veggies to the mix.

When the soup starts to boil, turn heat down to a simmer, cover, and stir occasionally for 5 minutes.

Each serving is 1 cup each.

Number of Servings: 5

AS for fruit, you can make fruit smoothies and add the nuts to them so it can be easier on your teeth. You can also make fruit sauces let's say blue berries: you just cook them till they're soft and add sugar (or sugar substitude).

Canned fruits are good for you and yes, soft but try not to get all your fruits from there and try to find them with low sodiuma nd low syrup. You can also boil almost all your fruit (like peaches), or boil a combination of fruit and make it into fruit punch.

Hope this helps.
Reply:Bananas contain about 100 calories each. Applesauce is full of sugar so are the oranges in a can.

Try steaming your veggies. Green leafy vegis are a must.

As for fruit. Eat it natural and in moderation. Here are some suggestions for you.

FIBROUS CARBS

Green Leafy Lettuce (Green Leaf, Red, Leaf, Romaine)

Broccoli

Asparagus

String Beans

Okra

Spinach

Bell Peppers

Brussel Sprouts

Cauliflower

Cabbage

Celery

Cucumber

Eggplant

Green or Red Pepper

Onions

Pumpkin

Garlic

Tomatoes

Zucchini

FRUIT

Apples

Grapefruit

Peaches

Strawberries

Blueberries

Raspberries

Lemons or Limes

Nuts are a source of healthy fats as well as protein.

Fruit picking another oldie but stilll funny or not?

2011-11-18T05:58:00.001-08:00

Two guys sneak into a farmer's fruit garden and start eating the fruit. The farmer sees them and comes out with a shotgun. "Since you guys like fruit so much go pick 100 of which ever fruit you want," said the farmer.

The first guy decides to pick grapes. When he gets 100 he goes back to the farmer.

The farmer says,"now shove em' all up your ***."

The guy gets all 100 up his ***. He feels really bad, but then e starts to laugh.

"Why you laughing?" asked the farmer.

To which the man replied, "My friend is out picking watermelons!"

Fruit picking another oldie but stilll funny or not?
hahaha good one thanks
Reply:HA!

a golden oldie!
Reply:ooopppsss.lol
Reply:haha!!

he dont know what he is in for. pmsl!!
Reply:Good that there were no pinapple in the garden hehe
Reply:HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

STAR!!!!!!
Reply:Funny! 100!
Reply:|I preferred the joke when it was cannibals giving them the chance to live if they show no emotion when they do it
Reply:rofl

that would be even funnier if the other guy was picking out pineapples or something!!
Reply:ha ha ha funny

thanks for a laugh

10/10
Reply:How long has that being around...still good
Reply:good one........thanx to the other he didnot think of jackfruits........
Reply:it's still good
Reply:hahaha...very funny...star
Reply:lol ive neva heard it, made me giggle!!
Reply:lol love this
Reply:Funny
Reply:I still like it.
Reply:Haaaaahhaaaaaaa Soooo Funny!!!!
Reply:L O L 10/10 x
Reply:ha ha star,,,,
Reply:opps painful .lol

Fruit fly infestation on FAKE fruit?

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Why are fruit flies attracted to my fake fruit arrangement. They live off of alcohol from fermenating fruits and veggies. They are swarming around my fake arrangement. Why? I know how to get rid of them but is it possible they are attracted to certain "bright" colors too?? Thx

Fruit fly infestation on FAKE fruit?
It should just be a coincidence that they are around your fake arrangement. Usually they are attracted by the smell. There is probably something close to it that is attracting them and then once they get close enough to see the fake fruit they are zoning in on that.

You could use some fly tape to get rid of them. Its usually sold around other pest control products like mouse traps. It contains a scent that attracts the flies to it where they get stuck.
Reply:I dont know although there is nothing fake about me !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:time of the year , hungry them
Reply:perhaps they are FAKE fruit flies

Fruit cake recipe?

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not too hard to make? Not the kind that's brown and has fruits squished into it. A recipe for a cake (usually white because of cream or something) topped prettily with fruits? Like strawberries or grapes and kiwi? You know what I'm talking about?

PICTURE LIKE THESE:::

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http://www.asahibakery.com/media/images/...

NOT THIS::

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2564/...

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2709/...

THANKYOU!!!!

Fruit cake recipe?
INGREDIENTS

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Prepare cake mix as directed on package.

For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then fold in whipped topping and mix until smooth. Spread on top of cooled cake.

Top with sliced fresh fruits, such as strawberries, kiwi, peaches, pineapple, blueberries, etc.
Reply:Take a look at these recipes:

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search?q=white+...

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Fruit diet?

2011-11-18T05:57:00.002-08:00

Is it healthy to live off fruit, veg and supplements?

And if I loose weight on that will I gain it back?

Oh and I'd snack on seeds and nuts for protein!

(This would be an example of what I'd eat in a day)

Breakfast:

Smoothie with pure juice, fruit and some nuts/seeds. A glass of milk.

Lunch:

Fruit salad and some nuts and milk

Dinner:

Big salad and roast veg

Snacks:

Fruit and nuts

Fruit diet?
that would get really boring after awhile
Reply:it's better to lose weight by making small changes because if you change your whole diet, your body doesn't have much time to adjust and so stores a lot of food...this can actually make you gain weight...(personal experience)

if you do lose the weight, there is a good chance you will gain it back if you can't stick to your diet...

also, since you had milk on the list, i guess you aren't opposed to dairy. it would be good to add some cheese...that gives you a lot of energy and fills you up a lot more than fruit
Reply:i dont think you can live off of this the rest of your life. the sugar content will be ridiculous and once you stop the diet..it will all come back..just incorporate MORE fruits and veggies with lean meats like chicken..you can lose weight by cutting back sweets and certain fats, you dont have to change your WHOLE diet
Reply:Fast off, fast back on again .... don't do it. East 5 small healthy meals a day, drink a glass of water an hour and get in at least 20 minutes of brisk walking. You'll lose it then, slowly, but it won't come back.
Reply:Good friend

in Ancient days our people lived on only with frutis and vegetables which has many nutrition required for our health.

We can atlease take some fruits daily along with our regular food.

Health is wealth

"" an apple a day keeps the doctor away""
Reply:It sounds ok, but you need to add more variety to your diet. I don't think you'll gain the weight back if you keep eating healthy. = ]
Reply:This sounds fine. Just make sure you get some protein everyday. You could eat some beans to get the protein you need.

Feeding Fruit to Baby?

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Wondering what the thoughts are on how feeding fruit versus feeding vegetables goes. I had only fed my 7 month old vegetables from the beginning (based on the high sugar content of fruit) but my Dr. said that she needed to eat fruit as well for the vitamins. I've been feeding her fruits for breakfast but I'm wondering if this isn't making her a bit crabby mid morning when the sugar starts to wear off. Or I'm being paranoid. Do any other mom's notice a change in their children when they feed them the fruit food as opposed to the vegetables?

Feeding Fruit to Baby?
My daughter gets fruit for breakfast, veggie for lunch and some meal for dinner. If she gets crabby, I assume she may be hungry and give her a bottle or a snack. This sometimes happens between breakfast/lunch or lunch/dinner. Fruits are good for them and they do need it - I wouldn't worry about the sugar if you are not overdoing it - Just don't give cookies and candies and you should be fine!
Reply:Sometimes I think we can always find a problem if we look hard enough. Parenting is a difficult job and we are never sure if we are doing the right thing. It says a lot about you that you are so concerned and you really seem to have your daughter's best interests at heart.

Although fruit does have sugar, they are naturally occuring sugars not processed sugars and there is a difference. Your body digests them and uses them differently. Fruit is an important part of every persons diet. If you are concerned about a sugar "rush" and then a "crash" you can give a little cereal with the fruit, but generally naturally occuring sugars don't cause highs and lows like processed sugars do.

Most of all, I would just relax. Diet may not even be the issue at all. Your daughter could be picking up on your concerns and getting cranky because you are stressing the issue. Babies are so intuitive that way.

Best of luck to you.
Reply:I always give my daughter fruit for breakfast. Never noticed a change in her mood.

Maybe your daughter is just hungry mid-morning? She might need a bottle (or a boob) at that time.
Reply:i fed my children a some fruit and some veggie at each feeding and they seemed to like it...you have to open two jars at once, but i would put them in the fridge and use the rest at the next feeding
Reply:try mixing the fruit in cereal or oatmeal for staying power.
Reply:Your giving food at 7 months? I straight breastfed for the first year, I ate all the fruits and veggies!
Reply:I'm not sure about the little "mood swings", but my son had been eating fruits and veggies since he was about 4 months.

If you feel that there is too much sugar in the already made fruits and/or veggies, then try your hand at making it yourself.

-All you need is a blender or a food processor.

-Make sure you take the skins, seeds, stems, pits or anything else out of the item that could harm baby.

-cut up fruit, and then blend or process till pureed into a very fine mush. It may be nessesacery to add a tiny bit of spring water, just so its not too thick!

-put in individual dishes and freeze or refrigerate.

(the gerber foods come in plastic dishes with lids, that make wonderful one-serving dishes)

As babies taste buds develop, and they will like whatever foods you feed them, if you feed them less fruits or less veggies, you will have a hard time trying to get them to eat it later on.

And also, making your babies food from home gaurentees she gets the vitamins and minerals she needs!

Good Luck!

What is fruit cake in England?

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Through looking through various cake designers based in England I have noticed all offer "fruit cake" as a flavor. Now in America fruit cake is normally a spice cake with nuts, and colored fruits given out around Christmas time, it doesn't hold the highest regard as a tasty cake ( http://www.cryercreek.com/files/holidayf... ). And normally is topped with more nuts and fruit. For this reason I can't help but think that perhaps there is a difference in fruit cake in the UK opposed to America.

Or maybe I am wrong in other parts of the US is fruit cake a popular flavor in other parts?

What is fruit cake in England?
Yep, you're right, what you describe is 'fruit cake' in Britain. Very traditional as a wedding cake here because it keeps very well and actually improves with age (within reason!). You are traditionally meant to keep the top layer of the cake for the baptizing of your first child. However, a lot of people hate fruit cake (my fiance included!) so having a sponge is just as acceptable here now. Actually (and some other people may disagree with me) but I would say people have a sponge cake for a wedding cake more often than a traditional fruit cake, the last 2 weddings I have attended have rejected fruit-cake for sponge.

Just as an aside a fruit cake with nuts on the top is also called a 'Dundee Cake' here in Scotland, this doesn't have the marzipan of a 'xmas cake' style fruit cake though.
Reply:The cake you described is the same one. It's often used as an 'additional' wedding cake in some cultures here in North America as well. We gave ours out at the receiving line, it was a small thick rectangular piece, wrapped in a doily and plastic wrap with ribbon around. It's our family/cultural tradition to give this, for guests to put under their pillow to dream of their true love.
Reply:What you have described as fruit cake is the same as what we have in the UK and NZ as well. I made a fruit cake with nuts, sultanas and spices etc but put a marzipan icing on the top - often called royal icing. Many people often have this for their wedding cake as well.
Reply:I hate fruit cake. I'm from the United States and fruit cake is a popular gift at Christmastime.

Fruit/vegetables and acne?

2011-11-18T05:56:00.004-08:00

I have suffered with acne since i was 12. I am 18 now. I on't really know what else to do with my skin because i do everything possible; i have been to the doctors, taken meds, take vitamins, eat sensibly, drink lots of water, wash my face twice a day, have no makeup days when i let my skin breathe, i dont touch my skin etc etc

But recently i have gone on a healthy eating "diet", and i am starting to eat a lot more fruit and vegetables!

Are fruits and veggies really good for combatting acne?

Can eating a lot of fruit/veg make a different to your skin?

What fruit/veg is good for skin problems?

thank you for your time

Fruit/vegetables and acne?
I've had it for 12 years now i've given up everything i try doesn't seem to work. So live healthy and enjoy life.

P.S. If thats your picture then you actually look quite nice x
Reply:Hi, this might help.:)

Eat plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads. The vitamins contained in these foods can have a significant beneficial effect on acne. The fiber is essential for healthy digestion and elimination. Foods high in vitamin A and beta-carotene are especially good nutritional sources (carrots, sweet potatoes, apricots, and green leafy vegetables, spinach, kale, and romaine lettuce).
Reply:http://www.childrenfirstforhealth.co.uk/...

Here is a list of fruit and veg and what they are good for.

http://www.acne-advice.com/articles/diet...
Reply:Yes it helps. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. All acne home remedies should include a healthy diet. Avoid eating chocolates, fried food and refined sugar. Check out http://totalskincare-s.blogspot.com/ for more useful info.
Reply:Well, I have heard that a healthy diet with lots of water is good. No alcoholic drinks or kebab like food. lol.

Also, some say that you shouldn't clean your face too much as this could have an opposite affect to what you're looking for.

Sorry its not more precise, but you look fine anyways.
Reply:Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. A high fiber, low-fat diet is excellent in promoting overall general health.Log on to http://tipsfromruby-acne.blogspot.com/ for a few home made tips to heal acne
Reply:The debate about the effect of diet on acne is ongoing. I have a topical prescription for my acne but I have to limit my intake of eggs, citrus fruits (pineapples are a particular problem), raw tomatoes, sweeteners, which excludes most junk food %26amp; booze and I have to be careful taking Vitamin C and D supplements - it was only when I was on an oral prescription I could eat any of these foods but even then I had to be careful not to overdo it.
Reply:im not sure whether ther is a link but it will be doing you good so id say stay at it and see what tjhe results are. =D
Reply:Also drink plenty of water, honey! hydrates the skin too..Jamie 29yrs male.

Gumps

Can fruit be bad?

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I was wondering if there was any disadvantage to eating fruit in a diet. Since i started putting all junk food in the trash a few years back, i've substuted it with fruit, lots of it. On any given day, i might have something like 5 apples in addition to my 3 main meals. I'm told that fruit is high in sugar, and sugar can make your body hold in lots of fat. But im also told that the sugar found in fruit doesn't do this. After i lost a whole bunch of weight awhile back, i cut back on the excercise and i've stoped loosing weight. I still excercise a fair ammount and I'm wondering if the fruit intake is stalling me. I'm 190, 6'2'' and i'd like to drop to 175-180.

Can fruit be bad?
You're supposed to eat 5 servings of fruit a day anyway. The sugars in fruits break down more efficiently than the ones in complex carbs, so you won't last as long, but fruits are very calorie-sparse. For example, an apple has about the same number of calories as one Oreo, but guess which one will fill you up longer and provide you with more vitamins? My take with fruit is, you can pretty much eat all you want, since they will make you full and suppress your appetite with a fairly low # of calories.

Your plateau is most likely due not to fruit but your body in general. First, you've tapered off the exercise. Second, are you doing routine workouts? Your body adapts to workouts over time and become more efficient, i.e. it takes fewer calories to do the same exercise. Evolutionarily, this is great, as way back when, there wasn't enough food to go around. Nowadays, it does not make sense. To work around this, mix up your workouts. For weights, use different exercises, such as doing bench press one day and maybe dumbbell press the next time you have a chest workout. For cardio, maybe run one day, then bike the next (or do what triathletes do: bike for half the usual distance, then get off and run half your run distance. The transition is a KILLER and guaranteed to confuse the heck out of your muscles).

Good luck. And keep eating fruits! Fruits are never bad for you unless you eat an entire orchard or something.
Reply:Actually, the sugar in fruit is complex sugar and does not have the negative drawbacks that white sugar has. Also, each apple only has about 60-80 calories in it (depending on size). Fruit is extremely nutrient dense along with all raw vegetables. I recommend looking at the other carbs in your diet. If you eat a lot of processed pastas or white breads, cut back on those and you should notice a difference. Try replacing over-processed carbs with whole wheat and whole grain. The reason for this is because the processed carbs behave as sugar in your system, where as complex carbs help to stabilize your blood sugar.
Reply:Everything in moderation. But fruit's not that bad. It does have a lot of sugar in it, but *natural* sugar. Processed sugars are the real devil. It's not all about calories. Think of it this way: an apple has about 55 calories, and there's only about 65 in a light beer. But, obviously eating 5 apples in a day is better for you than drinking 5 beers. Life's not all about calories...it's about balance. Balance the fruit with lean protein, fiber and some veggies and you'll be fine.
Reply:Yes fruit can be bad in large quantities. There can be quite alot of sugar and starch (especially in Cantalope/Rockmelon) Raw unsalted nut are an alternative option to snack on.
Reply:eat more veggies stop eating so much fruit(yes it does have alot of suger wich are empty calories)

What fruit combinations go together?

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Hi there. I am trying to put together a fruit dish, this needs to be a complete bowl of fruit and i thought to make it better than "just a bowl of fruit" i would put on some sort of fruit puree. At the minute one mix is rasps, blues and blacks but i need a good puree mixture to go on top. any ideas? also any other ideas would be appreciated. Remember just fruit nothing else

Thanks in advance

What fruit combinations go together?
Mango-peach-lime

Strawberry-Banana-Orange

Passion-Orange-Banana

Strawberry-kiwi-peach

Blueberry-Lemon

Good luck!
Reply:I've heard you shouldn't put apples in a fruit bowl because they emit a gas that speeds up the rottening of the other fruit.
Reply:Mango
Reply:bananas, mandarin oranges and pineapple
Reply:peach strawberry banana
Reply:cookies and creme............oh wait those aren't fruits
Reply:strawberry, pear, orange, apple

apple, pear, banana, lemon juice

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Fruit diet ............HELP pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee?

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ok i need to loose 10 lbs in about 10 - 15 days ...... and i m thinkgin on goin on a fruit diet .... onlyy fruits no vegetables no nothing ... but can u give me some suggestions of what kind of fruit to eat ...because i heard u cant eat banans and some other stuff sooo can you guys pleaseeeeeeee list the fruits that i CAN eat ...thank u soo muchoooo !!! =D

Fruit diet ............HELP pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee?
fruit = simple sugars

an all fruit diet that would be the absolute worst way to attempt to lose weight in a short period of time. with a high sugar intake comes excess water being stored in the body along with elevated insulin levels which means fat storage and the reduction of fat burning.

if you want to rapidly lose weight cut the carb intake and drastically increase the protein intake.
Reply:If you're going to do this, I would eat veggies rather than fruit. Fruits are high in sugar and higher in carbs. Drink at least 8 glasses of water every day, too. And yes, this is not healthy to do...your body needs protein.
Reply:dont eat avocados esically. they are very fattening.
Reply:i ate nothing but fruit, brown rice, and juice for 10 days using the diet from celebrity fitness club on vh1. i lost 7lbs in that 10 days and was sick and tired of fruit after it all but i felt great. i started to introduce meat in my diet after that and just ate in moderation and have kept most of the weight off. (this was a yr ago too)
Reply:First of all fruit is an essential food in any healthy diet.. However... if you are trying to loose fat. Eating just fruit is probably the 2nd worse thing you can do. Eating only chocolate is the first.. Fruits such as bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew, kiwi, oranges, and apples contain just as much carbohydrates as a piece of chocolate candy (half of an average candy bar, per fruit.) Considering that most people's metabolism uses sugar carbohydrates as an initial source of energy. Its safe to say that eating only fruit would cause your body to burn the fruit instead of the fat.. I would suggest eating 4 small meals a day with a good mixture of all the nutrients excluding fat, and with minimal carbohydrates. The only carbohydrates you should eat when trying to burn fat are natural whole wheat carbohydrates. Also be active. You don't necessarily have to work out. Just be more active. Instead of using the remote to change the channel get up and walk over to the t.v.. little things that get you moving more often. In your case with time being a factor. You want to get a 10-30 min heart rate boosting workout into your daily routine.. at least 4 or 5 days out of the week.
Reply:I'd go with grapes and berries... blue berries are awesomely great for you, but expensive and often lack flavor from the shelves. Grapes are addictive, kind of like pop corn, you eat just a little and before long you have eaten a lot.
Reply:Eating a half of grapefruit before a meal three times a day was actually proven to lose weight.

You can eat apples (apple skins have lots of fiber), oranges, peaches, starfruit, cherry, plums, Leechee, pears (pears have lots of fiber also), Any type of berry is good for snacking (also has tons of fiber), tomatoes, grapes, etc...

I have no idea what fruit you can't eat, but here are the options! I have to add in that you can't eat ALL fruits. You can't lose weight that way. The acid in the fruits will build up in your stomach..do you want that? Drinks lots of water and exercise. Please add other food with your "diet". It's never healthy to eat only a certain type of food. It will harm you! I know this wasn't what you wanted to hear...but it wouldn't hurt to eat a little something else, right?
Reply:Eating nothing but fruit? have the Pepto handy ;)

I'd actually ad some veggies in with the fruit, so you have fiber and more vitamins... and also take a vitamin suppliment
Reply:u got to eat durians and fitzgibbons!!! fgood luk my sister did thsisd diet and she DIED
Reply:diets arent good
Reply:Get a juicer and mix apples, bananas, etc. Much more tasty.
Reply:No, you want to eat vegetables. They have less sugar than fruits, and they're sooooooo much healthier. Also, some fruits can make you break-out. If you want to lose a lot of weight in a short amount of time, then doing sit-ups are great to. But about nutrition, here's a list of what you should eat.

Fruits:

Apples

Oranges

Bananas

Strawberries

Blueberries

Grapes

Watermelon

Vegetables:

Carrots (A must!)

Lettuce

Cauliflower

Cucumbers

Corn
Reply:Dried fruit is good too.... nope, this is not the best diet for anyone... you need protien to loose weight... cottage cheese is the best kind of protein. I eat a lot of low-fat cottage cheese mixed with fruit - berries, pine apples, grapes... anything you like...

but if you are going to do this, have that bathroom close by - you'll be using it frequently!

Good Luck!
Reply:it IS unhealthy. you need protien and grains. and i don't know if you can loose all of that weight in that amount of time. if you don't get protien your body will feed off of your muscles and you won't loose it for that reason.
Reply:I think the best fruit to eat is watermelons, and maybe even strawberries. They are probably the most favored and they are very good and healthy.
Reply:dont be so cousious about your weight

diets arent good for you

just embrace who you are

If fruit has sugar in it how is it good 4 you and for losing weight?

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I don't get it if people say to lose weight you have to eat a balanced healthy diet with lots of fruits and veggies then why would people say that an all fruit diet would not be good for weight loss cuz the fruit has natural sugar. Well if fruit can make you fat then wouldn't you get fatter eating fruit plus veggies and low fat meals? Also how does something that has sugar even if it is natural sugar good for you?

If fruit has sugar in it how is it good 4 you and for losing weight?
Not all sugar is bad for you. The sugar in fruit is actually healthy. I am not a doctor, but I do know that sugar in fruit is not the same kind of sugar that you buy at the store to put on cereal or whatever else.
Reply:Person need sugar.

5 fruit a day?

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I've decided to try and eat the recommended 5 fruit and veg a day. I got tinned fruit as it lasts longer and is easier to prepare than fresh...the tinned fruit I've bought, well some are peach halves, and they say on the front it's one portion per quarter of a can, so a whole can counts as four of your five a day. However there's only 6 peach halves in the tin, so only 3 pieces of fruit..so where's the other one come from? Does it include the juice too maybe?

Also I'm worried because somebody told me that eating one type of fruit only counts as 1 of your 5 per day... No matter how much of it you eat.Is this true? thanks!

5 fruit a day?
Yes best to eat a mix of fruits and veggies. It's 5 fruit AND VEG a day, not just 5 fruits.

If I were you I would eat 3 portions of veg and 2 fruit, eg 1 apple, 1 orange, 1 x broccoli, 1 x cabbage and 1 x carrot

Green vegetables are THE most important out of all fruit and veg.
Reply:I think the five portions generally applies to fresh fruit and veg rather than tinned fruit, fruit juices, etc. Some juices in the tinned stuff can have lots of sugar in it too
Reply:any tinned fruit or fruit juices are good for you because they still have the vitamins etc that are good for you. They do however recommend you have five different types of fruit and veg because they all have different nutritional benefits. However there is nothing wrong with eating a whole tin of fruit, its better than nothing
Reply:It's seperate fruits and veg. Not the same kind. Plus it should be fresh vegtables as they contain more good stuff which is more important and in tin food, due to some chemicals, some goodness can be lost.
Reply:If you want to eat 5 veg/fruit items per day you could prepare a salad as one of your meals this gives you an endless variety of combinations without repeating. Also soups, fruit-juices instead of tea/coffee will give you another alternative way to make up your 5 portions.

Tinned fruits are nutritious as all the goodness is sealed in the can if you eat all 6 peaches in the can that is technically one 1 portion you need other items to make up the other 4.

Tomatoes, cucumber, melon, pineapple, apples, pears their are numerous ways to tot up a decent fruit salad/cocktail.
Reply:Try this link http://www.5aday.nhs.uk/WhatCounts/WhatC...
Reply:I buy frozen fruit and put it in the blender with milk or water, makes a great smoothie and if you have this in the morning you dont have to worry about your five a day after that. Have some veg with your dinner at night and you'l get all the vitamins you need.
Reply:no

if you have 5 apples it only counts as 1 portion because it is coming from the same source,

if you have fsh orange juice 250ml that counts but if you have 1 glass r 12 glasses it still counts as 1
Reply:Hi, any 5 fruit and veg is fine, if you only like 1 fruit and 1 veg that is ok as long as your portion works at 5.

If 1 apple = 1 portion, then 5 would be 5, etc....

As long as you are eating healthy and getting enough fibre and drinking plenty of water (8 glasses is recommended) you should be on a winner.
Reply:i would suggest not because 5 a day is portions

but fruit should be naturally good for you anyway

Fruit diet?

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i am on a fruit diet i only eat fruits for snacks and breakfast....what kinds of things can i make with fruits cuz im kinda getting bored of apple sauce and fruit salad....lately ive just benn eating apples bananas strawberries,mandarin oranges grapes pineapple what is something i can make like a meal maybe

Fruit diet?
Smoothies are real good. freeze the friut and blend it together with orange juice.
Reply:Lol, very cool! I would make a smoothie, I had one yesterday and it's great since it's So Hot here...But anyways, Good luck with that diet ;-) Why not add veggies? They're better than fruits in a way with the greens :-)
Reply:smoothies

make a fruit triffal add as many different fruits as you like and layer it in a glass with plain and falvoured yoguart.

stew your fruits in a saucpan n serve up with low fat yoguart and lemon rind.
Reply:Grill the fruit and serve with fresh herbs

Bake the fruit with nuts and granola and brown sugar

blend fruit and juice and make your own Popsicles
Reply:a smoothie. Frozen fruit, ice and yogurt or milk.
Reply:fruit smoothie
Reply:Cool how everyone says the same thing cuz they don't read the other answers.

I like the grilling idea. You could make kababs where you stick grilled fruit on a skewer and eat it. Yummm.

That's really all I can think of. It's hard to come up with recipes with ONLY fruit. Eating raw food is a lot easier than eating only fruit. Try doing a raw diet where you can eat vegetables as well and other things. On a raw diet you can make pizzas and other things you'd never imagine you could eat with raw food.

Here's some websites with raw food recipes:

http://www.living-foods.com/recipes/

http://www.rawganique.com/recipes.htm
Reply:I would go out anf get some exotic fruit like mango and grill it with seasoning...there is a great recipe on foodnetwork.com. Also, add some veggies to your diet...all that sugar can not be healthy for you!

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I hate fruit juice?

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every time i'm at work and i see someone weighing their beverage options and eventually going with the juice, i want to ******* scream. i eat fruit because it fills me up, and that's a big part of why fruit is good for you. it has pectin, and fiber, and often a psychologically satisfying crunch that makes it an excellent snack or meal. but fruit juice, like sobe, like vitamin water, is basically just a bunch of ******* sugar water with marginal vitamin content. am i the only one who has realized that?

I hate fruit juice?
Ok...!! I hear you! I dont even know why the hell they call it vitamin "water"?? its obiviously NOT water! wtf, this has been driving me crazy too....its like drinking and god damn glass of ******* kool aid! Come on idiots!
Reply:i disagree. unless it is soda or really sugery fruit juice, it really isnt that bad for you.

personally i prefer blending an apple, pear and banana with orange juice with a bit of ginger when im at home to make my own fruit juice. its just the fruit mushed up so it still has all the nutritional value of the fruit in their natural form.
Reply:I've tried apple and then apple juice and apple juice actually tastes better than apple. Guess what? Apple juice has loads of preservatives and lotsa lotsa sugar.

I do agree with you about fruit juice, so the best thing to drink fruit juice is to make it yourself =]
Reply:yes u r right

but it is beneficial when u have eaten something like breakfast or meal, lunch, and after that fruit juice will act as supplementary.
Reply:No and I am sure everyone knows we shouldnt drink our calories, but rather eat them. The problem is if it tastes good people dont care.
Reply:It is your own thinking.You must know that many times doctors advice the patient to take juice.
Reply:i hate it too...everythings artificial bull...
Reply:yea thats true but sunny d is still good for you, try plain orange juice, or make it yourself.
Reply:Fruit Juice hates you too.
Reply:stop bitchin n dont drink it
Reply:no..but this is the reality ,,we have to drink ..at least better than soft drinks...
Reply:okaii well i know egsacelly what you arev talking about me i only like some juices mostly only cordial and orange juice and apple juice thats all but if people wanna drink it its okaii its there body and brains let them do as they wish if they get sick or something its there own faul..
Reply:I agree except for some people who have illnesses and can drink more than eat (cancer patients and that sort of thing). Vitamin water IS garbage, tastes good with alcohol but way more calories than an actual vitamin and water. The fiber point is excellent as people don't get nearly enough these days.

Sometimes you want the juice though. If you can account for it in your daily intake then why not. It's not your body so relax. Do you get mad when people overcook their veggies since they lose vitamins toooo?
Reply:Hey!!

Yea, fruit juice isn't that great to be honest.

You say you like fruit

have you ever heard of innocent smoothies??

its nothing but fruit, it tastes great and! its really really good for you

and its available almost everywhere

e.g. supermarkets such as tescos, morrisons, sainsburys, asda, somerfeild and loads more supermarkets and shops

here's the site! check it out - http://www.innocentdrinks.co.uk/

Hope this helped

If a fruit is seedless, does that make it a vegetable?

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Since fruit is defined as having seeds, perhaps there should be a different phrase used instead of the oxymoron "seedless fruit."

http://redfruitdiet.com/2007/10/if-fruit...

If a fruit is seedless, does that make it a vegetable?
Vegetables are edible plant parts that are not involved in sexual reproduction -- leaves and leaf parts, stems, roots and derivative structures of those organs -- e.g, tubers, tendrils.

Fruits are matured ovaries with any accessory parts. Fruits do not have to contain seeds to meet the botanical definition of fruit.
Reply:This is a question not unlike which came first? The chicken or the egg!

Having seeds or not having seeds does not determine it fruit or vegetable.

Q: What determines if something is a fruit or vegetable?

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/PLANT...

To find out the answer open the link.

Ahhhhhhhhhh the beauty of the Super Highway!

Bonus Answer lol!

Personal note on the egg/chicken

Genesis 2:19

And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.

Logic ;

Chicken came first it had to be able to sit on the eggs.
Reply:A "seedless" fruit like some varieties of watermelon or cucumber is a fruit which is picked before the seeds are fully developed. They are not truly seedless as there are small undeveloped seeds in them and if left to grow the seeds would mature. They are not vegetables. Some other fruits that are commonly thought of as vegetables are squash, eggplant, peas and beans.
Reply:how does that work? peppers have seeds yet they are a a vegetable, and cucumbers yet tomatoes are a fruit??
Reply:yes

arenas

Who has the best home made fruit juice?

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I'm looking for very good fruit juice drinks, who’d like to submit their favorite home recipe. Only Home Made drinks.

I have berries, strawberries, apples, bananas, carrots, grapes, and lemons. It's the time of year where I slow down a great deal because it gets dark early. I usually make fruit drinks to aid the digestive process, build the immune system and to give me energy. I'd like to try different home made fruit drinks this year. Who has to best all natural fruit drink recipe. I use all organic fruits. If you have detail, please leave a comment on my blog at http://connectingus-net.blogspot.com

Who has the best home made fruit juice?
i like fresh orange and pinapple juice
Reply:These are my mom's special recipe

-strawberry and banana with mango puree

-carrots,apple,grapes[peeled]and orange juice with a little cinnamon powder

-apples,lemons and oranges

-lemons, oranges, mangoes and honey

Try to blend this with ice cubes and protein powder / soy powder to make it a great smoothie cos they make u feel more full and healthy.

Add more fruits like apricots, mangoes, pineapples, and coconut milk and water,honey and a few other spices to give it a rich taste and aromatic smell

experiment with different fruits and add vegetables like carrot, zuchini and tomatoes cos they taste really good when made into juices

Good Luck

How much fruit does the farmer have?

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The man at the farmer's market thinks he is a mathematician. He likes

to arrange his fruit in nice rows. However, when he lays his fruit in rows of 3 he has one left over. When he lays them in rows of 5 he also has one left over. Remarkably he also has one left over when he arranges them in rows of 7 and 9. 11 seems to be the magic number, for, in rows of 11 there is no fruit left over.

How much fruit does the farmer have?
3*5*7*9+1

=946
Reply:Since 9 is 3², LCM of 3, 5, 7, 9 will be (5 * 7 * 9) = 315.

To be divisible by 11, this means that

(315n + 1) mod 11 = 0

From n = 1 To 11, one of them will be a solution.

315(3) + 1 = 946 which is also divisible by 11.

Hence the farmers has 946 fruits.

Fruit Flies!!!!! HELP!?

2010-05-21T22:04:00.003-07:00

HELP!! This is the third summer in a row that I am putting up with fruit flies in my apartment! We are a very very clean family, I am cleaning all of the time. There is NO fruit left out and the garbage is taken out every morning and night. Some of my screens have tiny holes, but I do not open those windows much, only when its too cool outside to run the AC. I live in CT ( in case you were wondering what kind of weather ) Where could they be coming from and HOW do i get rid of them? Its driving me crazy! Thank you!

Fruit Flies!!!!! HELP!?
sounds like a drain fly issue. Put about 2 ounces if draino in your traps, let sit overnight , flush traps in morning.

Should eliminate breeding grounds.
Reply:You need to call an exterminator and definitely the ag extension agency of your area college. The source isn't your home as you say, but another EXTERIOR source (a fruit tree maybe but there are other ways they are breeding and entering THROUGH crevices and screen holes.

Now about the damaged screens...

Your region of the country is where Lyme disease AND West Nile virus were either first discovered or took an early hold.

1. Fix your screens to prevent flying insects from entering.

2. Use a repellant solution or spray containing DEET or others (common brands: OFF!, Cutter among others).

3. There are candles and torches you can employ to repel insects outside, especially during a party or get together going into the night. Citronella is one commonly used type.

4. Mosquitos are hatched as water-borne NYMPHS and mature into the adult insect. Drain all standing water or take other measures (as many people now fancy koi [goldfish] ponds in their landscaping).

5. Question a landowner of an area of where you see potential hazard about it, many are quite helpful and concerned themselves and make sure you let your area pest control administration or ag agency know about it.

6. UNLIKE the available vaccines for horses, there is NO curing treatment or vaccine for West Nile virus in humans. It has varying effects on human, from flu like chills and aches to deadly brain and spine inflammations, paralysis OR NONE AT ALL. Persons with compromised immune response are at highest risk, and while the current thoeries suggest you can get it only once like chicken pox, the fact that you HAVE the larvae and adult flies suggest that other insects can get in through the torn screening.
Reply:Believe it or not but fruit flies can be coming from miles away.

There is too much to copy and paste so I will let you read it.

http://doyourownpestcontrol.com/fruit_fl...

Fruit Flies?

2010-05-21T22:04:00.002-07:00

Fruit Flies?

How does you get rid of Fruit Flies? We removed the source but now they seem to be everywhere. I am having a party tomorrow and I can not get rid of them. Please Help.

Fruit Flies?
I have them in my house to.

Here are some answers-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tephritidae

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosophilid...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drosophila_...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Also try,

Killing them.

Getting rid of any fruit.

Get rid of any vinigar.

Eveltually they will all die or leave.

Get rid of anything fruit related.

Gumps

Fruit flies in the bathroom?

2010-05-21T22:04:00.001-07:00

What the heck? why are their fruit flies in the bathroom? I don't keep fruit in there. And I bleach down everything everyweek, and daily clean the shower, has anyone had this problem? what can I do?

Fruit flies in the bathroom?
Make sure you dump bleach down the drains. Second you can use a combination of Apple Cider Vinegar and drop of dish soap in like a shot glass. Yes it will smell of the vinegar but after about a day or two all of the fruit flies will have been attracted to this combination and drown. It works very well I use it in my kitchen when they get bad!
Reply:Kill them all. Bomb the area. You can find one at your local supermarket.
Reply:I had a problem with fruit flies this summer and got a jar and put vinager in it and with in days i got rid of the problem
Reply:you have to take out the stinky trash every day, that causes fruit flies too!

Fruit for a wedding?

2010-05-21T22:04:00.000-07:00

I am responsible for getting and preparing fruit for an outdoor wedding reception in September. I need some creative and functional ideas besides the standard mellon balls and diced fruit. What suggestions do you have?

Fruit for a wedding?
make fruit skewers....just bamboo skewers with different, colorful fruits strung on them. try making a chocolate fondue or different dips....it's also REALLY easy to make chocolate dipped strawberries, grapes, pineapple, etc. just buy baker's chocolate or those little discs of choc in confectioner's sections ....melt them, dip the fruit, and put on wax paper to dry. very fancy looking and pretty easy. starfruit is a really pretty fruit as well, and festive for a wedding, but more expensive...so mix that in with lots of a cheaper fruit. yum!
Reply:What about a watermelon basket .
Reply:Try grapes, red and green, orange slices and sharp cheese, which complements the fruit.
Reply:How about:

- fruit on skewers

- chocolate covered strawberries

- orange halves hollowed out and filled some kind of fruit salad
Reply:do the choclate fountain that goes over very well, make a huge tray of fruit and maybe have some colorful fruit dip, if u want 2 dec it out go with the fruit kabobs if u dont want 2 put in a big fruit tray. Everybody loves that fountain. I got my choclate fountain for 20.00 at kohls but u can get them anywhere and u can use it over and over. kids love it.
Reply:My Mexican friends make a wonderful fresh fruit salad served from a hollowed out watermelon carved to look like a basket.
Reply:just pile all kinds of fruit on a tray not cut up or anything. Make sure each table has a good selection. It is gorgeous and really far more appetizing than cut up fruit. Fill the trays with all color grapes and bananas and nectarines and tangerines and pears and of course apples---it is so beautiful and people will be far more likely to just grab a piece of fruit---if not at that time then they will take some to go---I have done it--it is great. It really brings back the horn of plenty idea.
Reply:I highly suggest you have plenty a strawberries and other fruits that are dunk-able in chocolate. That way, you can rent or buy a chocolate fountain and have it as one of the centerpieces of your wedding. My aunt did that and her wedding was the most loved wedding in the whole entire family. Plus, the kids all love it so, if your planning on inviting some people with kids, they'll love it.
Reply:Try getting some exotics like Starfruit (Carambola), Blood Orange (really luscious and deep red fruit), finger bananas, Cactus Pear, Kumquat, etc. Ask your green grocer what will be in season and what will keep longest without altering color or flavor. Also while they are still cheap get to a discount store and get some of those food umbrellas to protect cut fruit from attracting flies and a couple of yellow bug lights or citronella candles to keep the bugs away from the food and diners. Good Luck!
Reply:Okay because it is the fall, lets do fall colors, but tropical taste lets do a mango pineapple creation. Cherries dipped in chocolate, strawberries dipped in chocolate, and white chocolate drizzled on the tips. Or better yet raspberries and other black berries with chocolate candies and champagne. These are dark colors and this is a fall wedding. But you know what ever you do it's going to be a blast. Especially with you wanting to stray away from the traditional stuff. Be successful and most of all enjoy the day
Reply:Start looking now for a vendor and inquiring about the freshness of seasonal fruit. Seasonal fruit always tastes the best. Then go to the library and start looking for inventive ways to create a beautiful display and surround it with the fruit, so that while people are filling their plates they also have some attractive and edible to look at and it doesn't have to be melon and diced fruit, because melon is not in season in september, think apples, blueberries, cranberries and if that doesn't work for you talk to the vendor and find a fruit that will work for you, but discuss the desires of the groom and bride, because if they aren't happy then won't matter how much effort you make.
Reply:Fruit Ka-bobs....strawberry, banana, grape, apple....

Frozen Fruits are excellent,too!
Reply:My sister had bowls of different kinds of cut-up fruit, and then a chocolate fondue fountain at her wedding. It was pretty neat, cause it didn't require a whole lot of preparation for presentation.
Reply:Prosciutto wrapped cantaloupe is classy, easy, and delicious!
Reply:Don't know. But sounds good!
Reply:I also recommend fruit on skewers. Have you heard of Edible Arrangements? If they are not in your area or you don't want to order from them, you can at least look at the pictures to get ideas of making them look great. Their website is www.ediblearrangements.com

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Fruit cake recipe???

2010-05-21T22:03:00.002-07:00

My grandmother wants to make a fruit cake. She doesn't know which rum(rhum) to use, white or brown. I have some Bacardi white rhum, will that be good for the fruit cake?

Fruit cake recipe???
yes that will work
Reply:Rum Fruit Cake

1/4 cup dried mango

1/2 cup currants

1/2 cup coconut

1/2 cup dried papayas

1 teaspoon orange zest

1/2 cup rum (dark is the best!)

3 tablespoons rum

4 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

1/2 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 tablespoon baking soda

1/2 cup sour cream

soak mango, papaya, currants and zest in 1/2 cup rum (while you prepare the rest of the ingredients).

cream butter and sugar.

Add egg, vanilla and sour cream.

sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder.

Add butter and flour mixture together. Stir.

Add fruit mixture and coconut.

(if too dry add just a little more rum!).

Place mixture in a bundt pan.

Bake at 325 degrees 1 1/2 hours or until cake is done!

While cake is warm, poke holes in the top with tooth pick and sprinkle remaining 3 tbls rum.
Reply:INGREDIENTS:

2 cups butter

2 cups white sugar

9 eggs

1/4 cup white rum (optional)

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon almond extract

1 grated zest of one lime

2 pounds chopped dried mixed fruit

2 cups red wine

1 cup dark molasses

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 pinch salt

--------------------------------------...

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, then add rum, lime juice, vanilla, almond extract, and lime zest. Stir in mixed fruit, wine, and molasses. Sift together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and salt. Fold into batter, being careful not to over-mix. Pour into prepared pans.

Bake in preheated oven for 80 to 90 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Notes:

For best results, fruits should be soaked in wine for at least 3 weeks, or boiled in the wine.

Use a combination of raisins currants, golden raisins, prunes, and dried cherries, or any dried fruit of your preference.

Additional wine or rum can be brushed onto cake as needed to keep moist.
Reply:GRANDMA'S WHITE FRUIT CAKE

Preheat oven to 275 degrees (slow).

Mix together:

1 c. cooking oil (such as Wesson)

1 1/2 c. sugar

4 eggs

Beat vigorously with spoon or electric mixer for 2 minutes. Sift together:

2 c. sifted Gold Medal flour

1 tsp. double action baking powder

2 tsp. salt

Stir in oil mixture alternately with 1 cup pineapple juice, apple juice or orange juice.

Mix in separate bowl:

1 more c. sifted flour

1 c. thinly sliced citron

1/2 c. thinly sliced lemon peel

1 c. candied pineapple, cut in pieces

1 1/2 c. whole candied cherries

3 c. seedless white raisins (1 lb.)

3 c. nuts, in lg. pieces

Then pour the batter over floured fruit. Line with brown paper 2 greased and floured loaf pans, 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/2". Pour batter into pans. Place a pan of water on lower oven rack.

Bake cakes 2 1/2 to 3 hours in slow 275 degree oven. After baking cakes let cakes stand for 15 minutes before removing from pan. Cool thoroughly on rack without removing paper. When cool, remove paper.

Soak cakes with apricot or peach brandy by brushing with a pastry brush. Store by wrapping tightly in aluminum foil. Keep in dry area until ready to use.

This is a 50 year old Gold Medal recipe. It makes a great wedding or Christmas cake. May be decorated with candied fruit.

DARK DELUXE FRUIT CAKE:

Follow basic recipe above, but use brown sugar (packed in cup) instead of white sugar. Add to dry ingredients:

2 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. allspice

1 tsp. cloves

In place of fruit and nuts use:

1 c. sliced citron

1 c. candied pineapple

1 1/2 c. candied cherries

1 c. raisins

1 c. chopped figs

3 c. coarsely chopped nuts

Bake as above.
Reply:to make a fruitcake buy woody allen
Reply:Rum Fruit Cake Recipe

This is a heavy cake with lots of fruit and rum flavors!

1/4 cup dried mango

1/2 cup currants

1/2 cup coconut

1/2 cup dried papayas

1 teaspoon orange zest

1/2 cup rum (dark is the best!)

3 tablespoons rum

4 tablespoons butter

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

1/2 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 tablespoon baking soda

1/2 cup sour cream

12 servings

1. soak mango, papaya, currants and zest in 1/2 cup rum (while you prepare the rest of the ingredients).

2. cream butter and sugar.

3. Add egg, vanilla and sour cream.

4. sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder.

5. Add butter and flour mixture together. Stir.

6. Add fruit mixture and coconut.

7. (if too dry add just a little more rum!).

8. Place mixture in a bundt pan.

9. Bake at 325 degrees 1 1/2 hours or until cake is done!

10. While cake is warm, poke holes in the top with tooth pick and sprinkle remaining 3 tbls rum.

Fruit drinks?

2010-05-21T22:03:00.001-07:00

You know how

orange juice + champagne = mimosa

What are names for the other drinks that's just fruit juice [1 kind] and alcohol? Fruits such as apple, banana, lime, blueberries, blackberries? I used to know all the names, but I forgot them all now.

Fruit drinks?
Vodka %26amp; grapefruit-greyhound.

Vodka %26amp; cranberry-Cape Codder.

Vodka %26amp; OJ-Screwdriver.

Rum %26amp; pineapple (w/a splash of Blue Curacao)-Blue Hawaiian.

Gin/Vodka %26amp; lime juice-Gin or Vodka Gimlet

Vodka %26amp; lemonade-bullfrog.

Vodka %26amp; tomato Juice (and many spices)-Bloody Mary.

There's so many, try a google search by ingredient.
Reply:Vodka + Cranberry Juice.

I dont know what you would call it ithough..
Reply:Pomegranate juice and vodka-Can't remember what it's called.

Sex on the Beach- Can't remember what's in it.

Mojito- Lemon juice and white rum and mint and crashed ice and sugar!

Pina Colada-Pineapple juice and Tequila + ?

Daiquiri- Vodka or tequila and strawberries or lemon or other fruit.
Reply:jeller shots! Those are the best! lol, the jello shots are made with fruit juice and well, ya know, alchahol then fimed into jello shots.

Good luck and

God bless

Fruit test - interesting outcomes....?

2010-05-21T22:03:00.000-07:00

In the middle of the table is a round food tray with five kinds of

fruits

on it.They are:

a. Apple

b. Banana

c. Strawberry

d. Peach

e.Orange

Which fruit will you choose? Please think VERY carefully and don't rush into it. This is great, I was astounded! Your choice reveals a lot about you!

Test results: Please SCROLL DOWN.

If you have chosen:

a Apple: That means you are a person who loves to eat apples

b. Banana: That means you are a person who loves to eat bananas

c. Strawberry: That means you are a person who loves to eat strawberries

d. Peach: That means you are a person who loves to eat peaches

e. Orange: That means you are a person who loves to eat oranges

I hope you find fulfilment in this new insight about yourself. May it bring you peace and understanding, tranquillity and all that other profound stuff.Also, I'll bet that right now you would like to find me and kick me....Well, You won't find me....because I am still hunting down the one who send this..

Fruit test - interesting outcomes....?
Haha i love it :p

It makes u think its gonna say summat like:

d) Peach - you are a person who sees live in a positive light and think of the best in situations not the worst.

Or sum mumbo jumbo like that :p

I love it thanks dude =]
Reply:lol
Reply:lol, he he *star*
Reply:lol
Reply:lol.
Reply:Cool! Funny!
Reply:I like it =D
Reply:ha ha ha funny
Reply:Rubbish
Reply:let me know when you find i will hold him down ok
Reply:ha ha very cute:) Good Morning to you!
Reply:Very interesting thanks
Reply:Very good have an orange.
Reply:I'm actually relieved the answers weren't trying to be all philosophical. And, obviously, the answers couldn't be more true.
Reply:You wont catch me

Fruit Machine Jobs? Who do I talk to, to try and get one!?

2010-05-21T22:02:00.003-07:00

I know that there are people who work for companies that provide fruit machines in pubs. They go round in a van, and collect the monies out of the fruit machines. Has anyone heard of this? Do they have a website or anything?

Fruit Machine Jobs? Who do I talk to, to try and get one!?
Try leisure link, they site machines throughout UK. Here is link to careers section of their website

http://www.llg.co.uk/careers.htm

Good Luck
Reply:Have you ever thought of becoming a vet?

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Fruit Flies?

2010-05-21T22:02:00.002-07:00

How do you get rid of fruit flies? All the bad fruit is out of the house, and I've cleaned the kitchen 10 times trying to get rid of them. I'm at a loss. HELP

Fruit Flies?
Fruit Fly Elimination

Fly Elimination Products

The key to controlling fruit fly infestations is to locate and eliminate their breeding sources. Although there are several sprays and traps used to kill flies in a home, restaurant or other structure, the infestation cannot be eliminated without eliminating their source. A space spray (Pyrethrin spray) can be used as a quick kill, reducing populations of flying insects. Pyrethrin spray is also a crack and crevice tool that is used by pest control operators to spray the tiny areas where fruit flies and other insect pests breed. To monitor the area, use a Gold Stick trap. These traps use a fly sex lure to attract flies to their doom. Every fruit fly caught is one less breeding adult! If you locate a drain that is a breeding ground for fruit flies, use Drain Gel (Fly Gel) to destroy the film in which the fly eggs and larvae are developing. A surface spray is not recommended in this situation, unless there are great numbers of flies resting on the surface of trash cans, dumpsters or exterior walls. Fruit Fly Traps are also an excellent tool for capturing fruit flies. Attach the trap to the inside lid of garbage cans, dumpsters or compost bins to capture adult flies before they breed. Dispose of traps when full of flies or after 3 months. Click here to see fly elimination products. Inspecting the area for possible breeding sources is the key for fruit fly elimination.

Inspecting for Fruit Flies

When searching for fruit fly breeding sources, remember that the larva can only survive in decaying organic matter that is moist. The first obvious place to check is where any fruits or vegetables or stored outside of refrigerators or coolers. Other areas to inspect would be recycling bins, seldom used (or cleaned) garbage cans, underneath and behind large appliances. Do not overlook drains where small flies are often found breeding in the super thin layer or film of debris that naturally accumulates in pipes, traps and drains.

In commercial and residential structures, tiny amounts of organic debris are often found where the legs or feet of appliances, tables or cabinets touch the floor. These tiny spaces can harbor thousands of fly larvae. All small cracks and crevices at floor level need to be inspected and thoroughly cleaned.

Once one source has been located, continue with your inspection. Fruit flies easily follow air currents and usually have several breeding places in any structure. Do not assume that all of your breeding sources are indoors; fruit flies will wander in from nearby dumpsters, outdoor garbage cans or even damp compost piles where fruits and vegetables are disposed.
Reply:good advice in the www on fruit flies but usually they are hovering near a sick plant that they have laid eggs in. As long as you have cleaned everything and are watching for them, they usually will disappear when they find no further food.
Reply:I had the same problem I used a household instect killer %26amp; fly strips %26amp; mothballs they'll keep them away now I smell the mothballs but no more fruit flies..Good Luck
Reply:Are you sure they're fruit flies? They might be fungus gnats, which are really tough to get rid of. You have to keep spraying your houseplants %26amp;/or the trap on your drain with a household insecticide approved for use indoors.
Reply:You can leave an open wine bottle and they'll eventually end up dead in there. I only had to leave on the counter for two days. I don't really know if there's a difference, but this was red wine.
Reply:Moth Balls
Reply:Take a small can such as a tuna fish can, clean it out, put a little beer in it and cover with plastic wrap and seal with a rubber band. Cut little holes in the wrap. They will go in and won't be able to get back out. You can get rid of all them this way.
Reply:get some of that stick tape for flies and hang it up in the house till the flies are all stuck to it
Reply:Chase them out with a burning sage smudge stick. They hate the smoke, and I think it smells great, and stimulates the mind, or something like that.
Reply:You just need to spray your whole house with bug killer and it will kill all the eggs and the flies. That's what happened to my kitchen. I had a ant problem but not anymore.
Reply:lay some fresh Bay leaves around it works like a charm. If the get old bring some fresh ones into the House

Can someone tell me about the DNA of aggregate fruit and multiple fruit?

2010-05-21T22:02:00.001-07:00

I was eating raspberries today and I started thinking aobut how I had heard they were aggregate fruit. A simple fruit is one from an ovary with only one pistil. Thereforeit could be pollinated by only one male plant, right? In the case of an aggregate fruit which develops from a flower with numerous simple pistils couldn't the individual pistils hypothetically be fertilized by different male plants? Would this mean that the individual simple fruits that make up a raspberry are genetically different. As if one raspberry is a collection of brother and sister fruit? What about a multiple fruit , like pineapple? A cluster of flowers produce a single fruit. If each of these flowers is fertilized individually, but they mature into a single mass does the pineapple have DNA from some of the flower fertilizations in some cells and sibling DNA in other cells or is all the DNA in every cell of the pineapple?

Can someone tell me about the DNA of aggregate fruit and multiple fruit?
yes, each pistil can be fertilized by different pollen, but generally the properties of the fruit is dependant on the genes of the mother - the flesh of the fruit is mother tissue, so the dna of the seed is not affecting this much. that is why all the apples, cherries on one tree are quite the same even it they were pollinated by different "fathers" - but if u grow the seeds in mature trees, they may differ in their various properties.
Reply:They can be pollinated independently, as a general rule.

A great fruit cake recipie?

2010-05-21T22:02:00.000-07:00

A great fruit cake recipie

You'll need the following: a cup of water, a cup of sugar, four large eggs, two cups of dried fruit, a teaspoon of baking soda, a teaspoon of salt, a cup of brown sugar, lemon juice, nuts, and a bottle of whisky.

Sample the whisky to check for quality.

Take a large bowl. Check the whisky again. To be sure it is the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink. Repeat. Turn on the electric mixer, beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar and beat again.

Make sure the whisky is still okay. Cry another tup. Turn off the mixer. Break two leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers pry it loose with a drewscriver.

Sample the whisky to check for tonsisticity. Next, sift two cups of salt. Or something. Who cares? Check the whisky. Now sift the lemon juice and strain your nuts. Add one table. Spoon. Of sugar or something. Whatever you can find.

Grease the oven. Turn the cake tin to 350 degrees. Don't forget to beat off the turner. Throw the bowl out of the window, check the whisky again and go to bed.

A great fruit cake recipie?
LOL! I might have to try that!!!
Reply:i would rather go for the whisky while u baked the cake. =P
Reply:lol
Reply:mmmmmm
Reply:And I thought I was the only one watching my diet ;-)
Reply:hahahahahaha
Reply:Ha ha ha.!!!

Excellent joke Frank.!!!

10/10 mate.!!!

Drunk again, lol.!!!
Reply:ha ha ha funny
Reply:Best recipe I have ever seen. Thanks lol
Reply:haha makes a change from the usual fruit cake. Thanks for the christmas cake recipe. lol
Reply:haha. I love it!
Reply:funny
Reply:One way of losing weight.
Reply:hahahahaha :-) cool...

Fruit salad marinated in wine.......?

2010-05-21T22:01:00.003-07:00

I used to have a recipe for a fruit salad that was marinated in the fridge overnight. It consisted of strawberries, bananas, oranges, melons cherries and some kind of desert wine, the next day you drained off the excess wine/juice mixture and made a type of syrup which was then poured back onto the fruit, but I forgot what it was and can't find the recipe. And I am not sure what wine to use! It was Delicious! But I need help on the specifics. Anyone ever heard of this recipe?? If so, please share!!

Fruit salad marinated in wine.......?
well, I'm not sure which dessert wine it was, but you can use anything sweet. I would use either champagne, or a dessert wine like Muscat, or Sauternes. Like you said, drain it off the next day, then mix it with some granulated sugar and cook it until the sugar is dissolved and pour it back on top.
Reply:A Riesling would probably be pretty good, and if you want an added kick, use a couple of splashes Grand Marnier or Amaretto

I'm adding this paragraph in as an edit.

I also think a Pinot woudl work well too. Not as sweet, but I think it would still be ok.
Reply:I found this, it sounded really nice so i had to find out more

Fruit Salad in Wine Syrup - Great for the summer months.

1/4 cup of Pineau Des Charentes

Â¼ cup fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon honey

1 honeydew melon (seeded %26amp;cubed)

1-pint blue berries

3/4cup fresh chopped mint

3 bananas (peeled and sliced)

1-pint strawberries (halved)

1 pint raspberries

Preparation

Stir the wine, juice and honey in a mixing bowl.

Add all fruit except the bananas and strawberries.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Add the rest of the fruit and the chopped mint, stir gently, and serve.

gina

Fruit FLies how to get rid of them!?

2010-05-21T22:01:00.002-07:00

I have an annoying problem with fruit flies in my kitchen. i keep no fruit out or any food out on the counter and any open food is in a sealed container. Any natural meaning non chemical solutions to this problem, i have severe allergies pets and a small child so i cant use a lot of chemicals. I hate bombs cause they smell up the house for ages after wards. Any ideas would be apreciated!

Fruit FLies how to get rid of them!?
Attracting them to a trap and killing them is great...i would reccomended this, but the idea is to eradicate them as well. Fruit flies breed in places such as drains so treatment of the breeding site is recommended as well.

In the house hold kitchen there is normally a build up of food stuff in the sink drain... if u are able i would take the S bend pipe off and clear it of any food and clean with hot water. I would then pour a solution of hot water and a drain cleaning product down the sink daily. U should start to see an improvement within a week or so.

Chemical treatments for fruit flies are only so effective as it relies on the flie landing on ur walls and it is not ideal to be spraying ur walls with pesticide. If u find they are landing specifically in a certain place , window sill or above the oven, go to ur hardware and find a product that is suitable for fly control. There are things like sticky strips, and also fly pots that have no chemical in them.

I hope this helps
Reply:I have heard people using vinegar or beer in a dish to attract and drown them. But the best thing I ever used as messy as it is; is those sticky things that you hang. I got a few of those and hung them in my kitchen in a few areas and that got them all in about 2 days. It is a round cardboard tube thing that has a string on the end. You pull the string and a long sticky ribbon comes out, hang it and it attracts the little bugs and they get stuck to them.

Another thing to think about. If they are not coming from fruit, check any plants that you have out. Sometimes you get small gnat looking things from them, especially if you left them out side for awhile and then brought them into the house.

I really hope this helps - Good Luck
Reply:Seeing as you have a child and sensitive pets to look after, you could try asking God to help. He will make a way and those fruit flies will be gone.
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http://www.thesnidersweb.com/vettnew/fli...

Good Luck
Reply:This is funny but take a small shallow dish and put some strong smelling red wine into it and set it on your kitchen counter. The little flies will be attracted to it and drown in it.

At least they die happy :)
Reply:they are also attracted to alcohol

Fruit juice diet?

2010-05-21T22:01:00.001-07:00

hi, i would like to know if the 'Fruit Juice Only' diet is good?

is there any risks or short/long term effects?

I mean ONLY fruit juice and water! NO FOOD!

Fruit juice diet?
Of course it isn't good! Fruit juice doesn't even come close to giving you all the nutrition you need to survive. Not enough vitamins, minerals, fuel, fibre, protein, nothing! All you get is fruit sugars and a minimal amount of fibre.

I've never tried fruit juice-only diet, but I hear that it can make you need the bathroom more, and you'll pass mainly liquid. Moreover, the acid level in your stomach might reach unhealthy levels and you may suffer from gastric problems.

If you need to lose weight, for goodness sake DON'T go for fad diets like these. They do more harm than good. The best way to lose weight is have steady, longer-term goals - aim to lose about one or two pounds a week (anything more than that is unhealthy). Cut down sugar and simple carbohydrates and consume more vegetables and fruit (try to have the whole fruit since it gives you fibre as well). Switch to complex carbohydrates. And exercise!

There's no fast-and-easy way to lose weight healthily. If you effect a change in your lifestyle, diet and exercise, you'll lose those (excess) pounds and be healthy, and the weight is more likely to stay off. If you starve yourself with a silly fad diet like this, you'll end up gorging when you finally come off it and put the weight back on.
Reply:Its not a good diet to be on for long but a couple of days is ok if you wanna detox %26amp; feel healthier for a while.

Otherwise I wouldnt recommend it, unless its for medical reasons %26amp; u take all the necessary supplement requirements ie vitamins, minerals, nutrients etc..aswell as being monitored by a health professional or dietitian

Our bodies do need certain nutrients etc..to mend and repair injuries inside us, things we dont see like cells %26amp; things we do see likes cut which require plateletts to clot the blood to stop the bleeding then the white cells get busy repairing from the inside out otherwise u would b a haemophoeliac %26amp; ud never stop bleeding.

So think bout it %26amp; be careful

It would be like playing with ur pet 24/7 without feeding him/her, its a sad fact but eventually ur pets body will give in %26amp; he/she will die.
Reply:Fruit juice is highly concentrated and has lots of sugar added.
Reply:Yeah. HUNGER! Try the fruit and vegetables diet. Only eat fish for meat
Reply:Not good...any diet that wants you to eliminate all (or most of) anything (sugar/carbs, fat, protein, food, etc) is not a good diet. Sure, you might lose weight but what happens when you start eating again?

Fruit juice doesn't have all the vitamins and minerals you need to stay healthy, and it has a lot of (natural) sugar.

The best way to lose weight is to eat a balanced diet and watch your calorie intake...and of course, exercise regularly.
Reply:I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS DIET, YOU WILL END UP WITH HEARTBURN OR SOMETHING. YOU NEED FOOD TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. JUST EAR HEALTHY FOOD. PLUS WHEN YOU GO ON THESE FUNNY DIETS,THE WEIGHT YOU LOSE COMES BACK AS SOON AS YOU START TO EAT AGAIN.

Fruit trees that make a lot of money?

2010-05-21T22:01:00.000-07:00

What kind of fruit trees can you buy and grow to harvest the fruit and sell it for a lot of money?

I live in the midwest.

Fruit trees that make a lot of money?
No matter where you live ,to make a lot of money from fruit it should be a rare expensive type,these are usually imported which explains why they are expensive,locally grown fruit is likely to be abundant %26amp; not highly priced.You can also make a lot of money if your plants yeild an abundant harvest ,this will depend on the variety %26amp; geretic trait of the plant %26amp; also the care you have taken in raising it.

It will be several years before a fruit plant will grow into an yeilding tree .The only quick bearing fruiit tree i know of is the papaya tree ,from which you can harvest fruit within a year.This is also true of banana .all others i know of take several years for a peak harvest.For quick results ,I suggest growing flowers or vegetables , first scan the local markets for trends %26amp; demand for fresh produce.
Reply:this is not a quick turn around on your investment by the time they produce you will probably be in a whole different time as far as money goes

?? Fruit of the loom ???

2010-05-21T22:00:00.002-07:00

Okay they have 2 green fruits, one is grapes what is the other one? On the comercial it looks like asparagus but thats not a fruit! Does anyone know what it is?

Thanks

?? Fruit of the loom ???
Believe it or not, this question has been asked here before. And I cannot remember what the correct answer was!! If you look at the logo, I think there are 4 kinds of fruit. There are green grapes, an apple, fig leaves and so I think there are figs, and ??? Maybe purple grapes?
Reply:Lol ... thank you for choosing a best answer. Sorry you didn't get more responses. Report It

wesley

Fruit Loops?

2010-05-21T22:00:00.001-07:00

When you eat fruit loops, store brand or fruit loop brand, does the roof of your mouth get like all torn up and like raw and shiit?

Fruit Loops?
hell yeah! for all you parents out there who don't want your kids to talk back to you just feed them fruit loops that'll shut em' up for a couple days.......EXCELLENT QUESTION.
Reply:heck ya! Even worse when eating Cap'n Crunch!!
Reply:yes, so i let them sit for a few to let them soften up a little. i know it sound gross,but it saves the mouth.
Reply:IT MAKES MINE RUBBERY ITS A WEIRD FEELING
Reply:fruit loops tears up the mouth because it has sugar crystals on the top of the cereal. i gave fruit loop up because of that
Reply:Same thing happens to me when i eat corn pops.
Reply:Yessss really bad, and I hate it lol.. It hurts and I try to avoid eating it haha...
Reply:Not me
Reply:no, but it ruins your enamal on your teeth.
Reply:yes and it really hurts
Reply:No
Reply:Same thing happens to me with Capt. Crunch cereal.
Reply:yes it does
Reply:Yes.

It's probably 'cause of the sugar.

It's SO annoying when that happens.

But, that doesn't stop me from eating some.....they're soo good!

Has anyone heard of fruit salad made with tropical fruit....?

2010-05-21T22:00:00.000-07:00

Have any of you ever heard of or eaten fruit salad made with coconut marshmallow and tropical fruit? If so how do you like it? And if not, how do you prepare your fruit salad? Or is this method of preparing it, only a hispanic tradition?

Has anyone heard of fruit salad made with tropical fruit....?
yes, it is very good. Get a can of tropical fruit, add some cool whip, mini marshmallow, and coconut flakes, chill over night and serve, you can also toss in a few marachino cherries too.
Reply:Yes its great , would love to have some right now!!
Reply:I have heard of it adding marshino cherries and pineapples.
Reply:I've had something like this before. My family called it "ambrosia", and usually made it with canned mandarin oranges, coconut, marshmallow, pineapple and either sour cream or whipped topping.

I'll admit however, that the best "ambrosia" I had was as a side dish in Mexico this spring. Still not sure exactly what all the fruits were in the salad, but it was fantastic!
Reply:I have had Ambrosia, but my favorite way to eat fruit salad is made with Almond Jello. SO GOOD! All you need is canned fruit salad, Maraschino cherries, and a packet of this stuff:

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...

It is so tasty and easy to prepare. The instructions right on the packet. You can find it at any grocery store in the imported/ethnic foods section.
Reply:dole has a version out with pineaplle,mango and papaya.

the marshmallow version i know is ambrosia but wasn't originally tropical but can be i guess.
Reply:I've eaten tropical fruit salad in Cuba...but no marshmallows. Sound really delish though!

Fruit pudding is served with english breakfast oatmeal and fruit, where can you purchase in england please?

2010-05-21T21:59:00.002-07:00

we went camping in scotland and bought fruit pudding to have with breakfast, we cannot find it in England,any help please.

Fruit pudding is served with english breakfast oatmeal and fruit, where can you purchase in england please?
You can get it at the Savoy Hotel.
Reply:Why not make some? Report It

Who can name that fruit?

2010-05-21T21:59:00.001-07:00

about 6 months ago I moved into the house I'm in. I found there was 3 fruit trees and I have been waiting (not so) patiently for them to fruit, so I know what they are! well, they are JUST starting to bear fruit and I'm getting impatient!

I was wondering if I could appeal to you to pick your knowledgeable brains and identify them??...

here are pics of the immature fruit (along with leaves from the trees they came from) .. any ideas?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16917987@N0...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16917987@N0...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/16917987@N0...

thanks in advance! .. oh, I'm in Melbourne, Australia if it helps any

Who can name that fruit?
peach,apple .pear?
Reply:#1.a green peach

#2.a green apple

#3.a green pear

None of which are ready yet.

You are lucky to have such wonderful fruit trees in your yard. I'm still waiting on mine to do something! YOu'll be able to cook and preserve all kinds of goodies when they are ready.
Reply:peach,apple,pear possibly,i have a peach tree aswell and at present that is how my fruit is,it is still small and hard and seems to take forever! for a more definate answer,take samples to your local nursery and ask them what they are,they will be sure to know.
Reply:some sorta berrys
Reply:maybe some variety of plum or pear
Reply:the last 2 pics look like a Guava fruit.
Reply:peach

apple

granadine
Reply:looks like a crab apple to me.
Reply:Pic 1 could be a peach or nectarine. But there's also a small chance it could be a mango.

Pic 2 appears to be an apple.

Pic 3's fruit is still too small to tell. It could be an apple, crabapple, or pear. It does seem to have a pearlike shape.
Reply:From what I could see, I think I can tell you what the "fruits" possibly are, but can't tell you which "variety", but in the order of your photographs, I think they are:-

1. A variety of peach; it's skin looks like it had a "velvet"

texture.

2. A variety of apple.

3. A variety of pear.

loan

Fruit Smoothie Recipes?

2010-05-21T21:59:00.000-07:00

I know that fruit smoothies are low fat but can you give me abunch of different low fat fruit smoothie recipes please?

Thanx!

Haley

Fruit Smoothie Recipes?
Berry Smoothie

1 cup calcium-fortified orange juice

1 large ripe banana

1 1/2 cups chopped mixed berries - fresh or frozen

1 cup fat free vanilla or plain yogurt

Place ingredients in blender and blend until smooth. Sweeten a little if necessary.

Pineapple-Banana Smoothie

Serves 2

1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple in juice

1 banana (6 ounces)

1 container (6 ounces) plain nonfat yogurt

1/2 cup ice cubes

Grated nutmeg

1. In a blender, combine 1 can crushed pineapple in juice, banana, plain nonfat yogurt, and ice cubes. Purée until smooth. Sprinkle with grated nutmeg and serve.

Per serving: 168 calories; 0.4 gram fat; 6 grams protein; 37.8 grams carbohydrates; 2.4 grams fiber

Canteloupe Smoothie

Makes about 2 cups

1/2 cup low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt

1 pound (about 2 cups) chopped cantaloupe (from a 1 1/2-pound cantaloupe)

1. Combine yogurt and cantaloupe in a blender; blend until smooth. Chill in an airtight container, and use within 1 day.
Reply:Well, when you're making smoothies, just add a bunch of your favorite fruits, some juice, and ice and most likely it'll taste great. For lowfat smoothies, just don't add any sugar, and if you use milk then use fat free or reduced fat. That's all I can really tell you. Try mangoes,peaches,banana, and strawberry. It tastes delicious. =)

Crossing male fruit fly with female fruit fly(heterozygous,, Homozygous)?

2010-05-21T21:58:00.003-07:00

if a white eyed male fruit fly were crossed with a heterozygous red-eyed femal fruit fly, what ratio of genotypes would be expected in the offspring?

Crossing male fruit fly with female fruit fly(heterozygous,, Homozygous)?
I have a different answer. First, the eye color gene is on the X chromosome. Let's call red eyes W and white eyes w because red eyes are dominant (which you can determine because the female is heterozygous for eye color and has red eyes).

So, the male's genotype is wY.

The female's genotype is Ww.

Male progeny can only get a Y chromosome from the male, so they will not inherit any eye color genes from him. Male progeny can only inherit eye color genes from the female, and there are two choices here: W or w.

So, half of the male progeny will be WY (red eyes) and half will be wY (white eyes).

Female progeny have inherited one of their X chromosomes from the male, so they all have at least one w. From the female parent, the female progeny can inherit either W or w. So, half of the female progeny will be Ww (W from female parent and w from male parent = red eyes) and half of the female progeny will be ww (both parents pass on w = white eyes).

In total, half of your male offspring are WY and half are wY. Half of your female offspring are Ww and half are ww. Phenotypically, half of your total offspring are red-eye and half are white-eye.
Reply:Since red eye is dominant, and white eye trait is recessive:

Male genotype: X_w Y

Female genotype: X_r X_w

So:

ALL (100%) males of this union would have white eyes, and half (50%) of the girls would have white eyes, while the other half (50%) of the girls would have red eyes.

--Peace

Is this fruit TOXIC?

2010-05-21T21:58:00.002-07:00

In the city of Sonoma CA, there is a row of trees on 2nd Street that produce a Fall crop of fruit that is chartreuse and yellow . The tree looks like a Cottonwood tree (not as tall) and the fruit resembles a human brain, varying in size from a softball to a large Grapefruit. It smells like a cross between a pineapple and pine tree. I have trepidation about eating this fruit as I cannot find any reference to it's toxic nature.

Is this fruit TOXIC?
It's a Scupie. Scupies only bear fruit every seven years or so. Otai Indians would dry them and put the little dried brain figures in a bag with other sacred doo dads. Now they hang them from their rear view mirrors!

They're second cousins, once removed, of the Red Chestnut tree, and, although quite poisonous Scupies contain large quantities of Vitamin C.

So my bags are packed to take a look at the Scrupie Tree. When are we leaving?

.
Reply:thats grose , i dont know if its tocix but i woulend eat it lol
Reply:ewww..... google it?
Reply:Depending on the part of the country you are in, it is called a horseapple, Osage Orange, Cherokee Apple, or bois d'arc. It is a very hard long lasting wood. I don't think the fruit is edible by humans but not because it is poisonous - just hard to eat.

Data http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/5409...

images of fruit http://images.google.com/images?sourceid...
Reply:The fruits of Osage Oranges look like green oranges from a distance, but up close they look weirdly brain-like. Unlike oranges, Osage Orange fruits are quite inedible, and not only do they have a bitter taste, they will also ooze unappetizing white latex if cut. Osage oranges are not even members of the same family as oranges and other citrus fruits, instead they are members of the Mulberry Family (Moraceae).
Reply:Its a road apple....... yes eat it.

Sizing of fruit?

2010-05-21T21:58:00.001-07:00

A serving of fruit is one medium sized piece, but how do I know what this is? I've also seen nutritional facts for fruits usuing their diameter, but how do you measure a fruit's diameter?

Sizing of fruit?
a medium fruit is about the size of a tennis ball

Textiles

Fruit as in a diet ?

2010-05-21T21:58:00.000-07:00

see i was woundering if friut is ok to put in a deit - i eat 3 serving of fruit everyday .... but i kno fruit has suger but is 3 serving amount to alot of suger ? also i eat 3 servings of vegies a day and 3 serving of low fat red meart per week - i like baked fish so i eat the most offtine .....

Fruit as in a diet ?
Depends on the food ;) But generally I'ld say that you shouldn't worry about the sugars in fruit. imo it's mostly the meat that makes people fat. 100g of meat / day should be sufficient for a healthy adult. But I heard the avarage American steak is around 400g :D
Reply:fruit is great! just eat more veggies then fruit, and don't worry about the sugars, just stay away from the unnatural fruits, like the ones with fructoce and all that stuff in it.
Reply:Fruits and veggies are GREAT for you. Fruits have sugar but it's not the processed sugar that does bad for your body. My grandma is diabetic and yet being on a fruit+veggie diet brought her sugar level down. If you're concerned with calories from the sugar then go for fruits like apples and oranges.

Recipes using FRUIT-flavored mini marshmallows (the pastel ones)?

2010-05-21T21:57:00.003-07:00

Hi all! :) I'd like to know your fave recipes that involve fruit-flavored miniature marshmallows. They're the pastel-colored ones.

I've found a million recipes online that call for mini marshmallows, and many of these recipes would, I'm sure, taste good with the mild fruit flavor of the mallows I'm talking about. HOWEVER, I really don't have the time to comb thru all these recipes, let alone the time to actually try the recipes to find the best ones.

So, if you have a recipe (of any type) that you really enjoy, which uses the pastel-colored, fruit-flavored mini mallows, please share it. :) Thanks!

Recipes using FRUIT-flavored mini marshmallows (the pastel ones)?
this is super easy and tastes great."Confetti Bars"

1 cup pnut butter ,1/2 cup marg,350 gram butterscotch chips,

1 bag colored mini marshmallows

Put pnut butter,butterscotch chips and marg in microwavable bowl.heat 2-3 min or until butterscotch chips are melted.stir ,then add marshmallows and stir until coated.put in greased 9x9 pan put in fridge until set.keep refrigerated.this can also be done using choc chips instead of butterscotch chips.
Reply:I love to eat them right out of the bag.

I'm sure that any recipe using regular marshmellows save hot chocolate would be good for these.

I'm thinking jello, marshmellows and fruit would be good.
Reply:MAKE CHERRY JELL-O THEN PUT THE MARSHMALLOWS ON TOP
Reply:Quick and easy

Rice Krispie squares

Jello with marshmallows

Fruit & vegetable diet?

2010-05-21T21:57:00.002-07:00

What do you think about a fruit and vegetable diet? How long should it be for? What fruits n veggies do you recommend? Will you get all of the nutrients you need with this diet and regular vitamins? How much weight will you lose? Thanks!

Fruit %26amp; vegetable diet?
You might lose weight, but you will not be getting the nutrition you need. You will be missing out on your proteins and other essential nutrients. You might also be hungry alot or mess up your bowels (ie diarrhea or constipation). Talk to a dietitian or a doctor. Maybe they can help you set up a fruit and veggie diet with some dietary supplements.
Reply:I don't agree with the Best Answer .Vegetarian diet is very good for health.Everything that is eaten in balance will never harm. If you eat pulses ,soya and nuts you get same protein what you get my eating meat.And people who are vegeterian are less prone to heart disease and obesity. Report It

Reply:If your worried about lacking in protien eat some nuts. They are filled with protien. You dont need to eat red meat everyday, once a week is good. Eat more fish (Omega3) and replace your soda with some water. But the diet is a good detoxifier. Report It

Reply:I've been on a 60% produce diet for 12 years

Protein is overrated. When you get 1500 calories, you got enough.

"fructose is sugar"

That's brainwashing. benefits doctors.

SUGAR is MADE by refining(refining makes anything unhealthy). Report It

Reply:You probably won;t be losing weight but gaining weight. You should try a balance diet with 50% carbs which is friuts and vetetable diet and 50% protein. With out the protein, you will be hungry within an hour and you will eat more and be hungry in an hour.
Reply:I love fruits %26amp; veggies and could live w/o meat, but it is really

important to get enough protein in your diet. I eat a lot of

cottage cheese %26amp; yogurt etc, but sometimes think I am

not getting all of the nutrients that I need.

Green leafy veggies are important, yellow and orange too.

Just get a good varity, and good luck.
Reply:I think more fruits and veggies are good, but I've also heard that we need a certain amount of fats and carbs. Just not supposed to overdo it. I don't think all your dietary needs can be met on fruit and veggies alone. A variety is better as far as which ones to eat. For salads, the darker (like romaine) lettuce is good for you, whereas the iceberg has no nutritional value. The darker lettuce has vitamins and stuff in it that's better for you. You should eat all of the different colors of both fruits and veggies. They all offer different nutrients.
Reply:This is not good. You must limit the number of fruits you eat, fructose is sugar. What about protein and dairy?
Reply:you've got to be really careful with this one. stay on it for no more than a week. it will "clean" you out thouroughly. make sure you eat some beans for protein and i would still eat a yogurt a day to replace some of the good baterias that your body's going to lose. You need those to function properly.

Looking for fruit smoothie recipes....?

2010-05-21T21:57:00.001-07:00

I would like some fruit smoothie recipes using the following fruit....strawberries, peaches,kiwi,apples, orange juice and apple juice. I don't want to use all of the fruits together, just some combo of them. Thanks!

Looking for fruit smoothie recipes....?
Strawberry and banna with oj makes a great smoothie

My personal favriote is ;

Frozen Strawberries

Frozen mango (or peaches)

with just a little plain nonfat yogurt

sugar to taste

it blends up thick and the frozen fruit freezes the yogurt so its like ice cream! yum!

I know this isnt what your looking for but I had to share because this is my favriote way to make them!
Reply:I use frozen fruit but fresh works well.I find the frozen fruit works well this way I don't need ice cubes that water it down.

So I use friut,honey,yogurt,skim milk.Blend in very well in my blender.It makes the most delish! smoothie ever.I eyeball the ingredients so I really don't have measurements.Sorry.
Reply:wellll my mom uses:

Vanilla Ica Cream

Ice Cubes

Milk

Strawberries

and

Banana

with a Blender

nd that tastes reallly good ^.^
Reply:here this is really good

to make the ultomate smoothie use the following

-a (small) splash of vanilla

- about half a cup of strawberries (sliced up)

-a cup of apple juice

-about 2 large spoonfulls of yogurt

-2 tablespoons of milk (add thickness just dont add any citris it will curdle the milk)

it seems like a lot of work but it really isnt and i hope you enjoy this (i created it ) :)

barber

Fruit tree in backyard?

2010-05-21T21:57:00.000-07:00

There is a fruit tree in my backyard that was there when we moved in. The fruit is citrus and yellow so we think it's a lemon. It tastes similar to a lemon, but it smells like it would be sweet. It smell kid of like a grapefruit maybe? Any idea what it is?

Fruit tree in backyard?
Depends on the size of the fruit. Grapefruit aregenerally larger than lemons (at least 4 inches in diameter) and round instead of oblong. If the fruit is small and round, it could be a Mexican lemon. Cut one open and taste it.
Reply:Could be a Meyer's lemon which is a natural cross between lemon and sweet orange.

If it smells like a grapefruit, it surely could be; however it should be larger. Ask neighbors or see what's about the neighborhood. If it is grapefruit and the fruit is undersized when ripe, eat what you want, but remove the others and get them out of the yard. Don't want fruit lovin' rats moving in to help with the fruit. Then concentrate in improving the tree's health. Contact your county Cooperative Extension Service to get info in citrus culture and possible pests, how to fertilize, etc.
Reply:You didn't give enough information about this tree. The area where you live. What size is this fruit?Lemons aren't sweet. Need more information.
Reply:It could be a cumquat or a variety of lemon. If the leaves smell like limes when you tear them, it could be a key lime.

Fruit Salad or Fruit Skewers?

2010-05-21T21:56:00.002-07:00

I am helping in hosting a bridal shower and were thinking of serving fuit, like assorted fruit. But it looks so ugly all mixed up. Does anyone have any ideas. Were thinking of have fresh watermelon, cantelope, pineapple, strawberries, and grapes. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Fruit Salad or Fruit Skewers?
If you have a melon ball scoop you can make melon balls using seedless watermelon, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, them put some berry berry's in it. Sprinkle the top with the juice of a half lemon along with a little some confection ate sugar mix lightly then sprinkle some choped mint leaves over it.
Reply:I think the fruit kabobs sounds like a great shower idea.
Reply:i think the kabobs would b cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Do the kaboobs and put them on ice in a pretty "crystal" bowl. You could even provide dipping chocolate for them. Yummy.
Reply:go with the skewers! Fruit salad gets mushy too quick.

Fruit ideas for thanksgiving...?

2010-05-21T21:56:00.001-07:00

Goiong to my friends house for thanksgiving and she has asked me to bring fruit for the "pickins table" as she calls it. Basically other things that will be there are the dips and all teh hours douvers type things. Any ideas of somethign other than just a plain ol fruit bowl?

Fruit ideas for thanksgiving...?
Star melons cut in pieces, horned melon sliced in sections, kiwi in segments, mandarin oranges and apple slices all set around some caramel sauce for dipping.

Sandy :O)
Reply:I would set it up like a veggie platter, except with various kinds of easy to eat fruits (strawberries, grapes, pineapple pieces, etc) and put a sweet dip in the middle. Someone brought one of those to a party one time and it had a raspberry yogurt dip, it was really good. I am sure you could find recipes for that (or maybe it was just regular yogurt, I'm not sure).
Reply:There is a good fruit dip you can make with strawberry yogurt and cool whip mixed together then serve it with strawberries, grapes, apples, etc.
Reply:Do the fruit tray (melons are good) and in the center, get sour creme and maple syrup. Its REALLY good. You could go all fancy and get a melon baller or get a pineapple, cut it so theres little triagles (in half, top and bottom wise) and use the bottom to put the dip in, its cute. or use a watermelon.
Reply:Well this is what Im doing hope you like it!!\

http://www.thelearninggourmet.com/images...

Fruit cake?

2010-05-21T21:56:00.000-07:00

does everybody really hate fruit cake? why is there so many jokes about it?

as a new immigrant in this country, i find it delicious, well, okay i had a few bad ones, but in general it is pretty good! is anyone out there likes fruit cake???

Fruit cake?
In the US, the fruitcake has been a ridiculed dessert. Some blame the beginning of this trend with Tonight Show host Johnny Carson. He would joke that there really is only one fruitcake in the world, passed from family to family. Carson is no longer alive but the tradition lived on with "The Fruitcake Lady" (Marie Rudisill), who made appearances on the show and offered her "fruitcake" opinions.
Reply:I, for one, really do like Fruitcake!! My favorite is made with crushed graham crackers, pineapple bits, cherries, and pecans.
Reply:Fruit cake is great, I don;t know why everyone makes fun of it. I guess it just sounds like a degrading thing to say to someone....
Reply:good question!

i love fruit cake especially in the morning with coffee or tea

the best fruit cake has lots of pecans
Reply:nope, fruitcakes evil
Reply:Yes, fruitcake has been in my family every Christmas of my life. I love it, but most people don't. The secret is to not load it down with too much of the fruitcake fruit that you buy at the store. use more raisins and real marischino cherries instead of the fruit cake cherries. Also too, you need to heat up some applesause and add baking soda to the applesauce to make it foam up and brown. That makes the cake more moist and dark.

rene

In the fruit of the loom commercials, what is the guy dressed in the yellow costume supposed to be?

2010-05-21T21:55:00.003-07:00

There is a guy in an apple costume, and one dressed as a bunch of grapes, and some other fruits, but one has a yellow colored costume that looks like a bunch of leaves or something, but it must be some type of fruit, since they are all fruits.

In the fruit of the loom commercials, what is the guy dressed in the yellow costume supposed to be?
In all actuality, the yellow Fruit of the Loom costume is a leaf. A very poorly portrayed leaf, but a leaf all the same. I often wondered this myself, and finally tried to look it up. After about 30 seconds of research (at least it didn't keep me up nights LOL) I found the "Ripe for the Pickin' Fan Page," found at www.fruitcountryvideo.com. There is a bio page, and it turns out the the "Yellow Guy" is a leaf. Apparently he's the percussionist.

Hope this helped you out!!
Reply:I always thought he was the green grapes. But now that you point it out, I'm not so sure!
Reply:i have no idea go 2 askjeeves.com
Reply:i was talking about this same thing with my friend the other day...anyway...i think hes a "currant" or he may just represent a fruit in the currant fam...y'know like a fruit you can make into a jam or jelly or maybe just the shrub that currants come from..i don't know i like to take stabs in the dark...

no...hold on...ill go with a raisin...final answer..hold on...can i phone a friend?...no wait..ill just take the 50/50..on second thought ima go ahead and pole the audience

hold up is a grape a currant..dammit im confusing myself

Fruit of the loom commercial?

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ok awhile ago years ago there was a fruit of the loom commercial i thought was so funny i thought i could find a link to it of something but i cant its the one where they are all playing basketball and one of them says there's no "I" in fruit and one goes there is but its a small one hey can you help me out

Fruit of the loom commercial?
I remeber that commerical ,did you look on youtube ??
Reply:what?

Is the fruit in fruit cups with syrup processed?

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the fruit cups yuuo can buy at store that come packaged in syrup. is that fruit processed?

Is the fruit in fruit cups with syrup processed?
I believe it is, yes.

It's not natural, that's for sure.
Reply:yes and there's too much sugar in the syrup - fresh or frozen is best
Reply:Yes. It has been peeled, cooked and covered in sugar syrup. If you want unprocessed fruit, it needs to be fresh.
Reply:yes it is

Fruit Salad Recipes?

2010-05-21T21:55:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to figure out how to make a good fruit salad i have got apples, canalope, grapes, watermellon, blueberry, and strawberry not looking for the tradional fruit salad just a glaze or something. something to sweeten it up a little. any ideas?

Fruit Salad Recipes?
You could drizzle a little honey or maple syrup over your fruit. You could make a plain or flavored simple syrup. My favorite is a ginger flavored simple syrup. It takes the fruit salad from plain and ordinary to extraordinary!

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup water

1 inch piece ginger sliced thin

Place ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil stirring until sugar is dissolved. Turn off heat and let this mixture steep for at least 30 minutes for an intense ginger flavor. Remove ginger and pour over your fruit salad.
Reply:oh you people suck. the people that gave me thumbs down obviously have no taste and stuff their faces with peanut butter on a daily basis!!! Report It

Reply:What about adding whipped cream to all that, you could use the french vanilla, chocolate (might not taste so good with the canalope and watermelon), regular wipped cream, or strawberry. You could also add marshmellow cream on the side as a dip.
Reply:SOUR CREAM FRUIT SALAD DRESSING

1 pt. sour cream

1 tbsp. lemon juice

1 1/2 tbsp. sugar

1/2 c. miniature marshmallows

1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel

Stir sour cream and then mix in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate for 1 hour to blend flavors. Excellent for fresh fruit or fruit and gelatin salads. Stir dressing well before serving.
Reply:I don't use a recipe for this, but I think you can adjust for taste.

I use about 1/2 white vinegar with 1/2 Canola oil. Add 1/2 tsp or more vanilla depending on how much liquid you are making. Add sugar to taste. Using a whisk, whisk until well blended. Add about 1 tsp poppy seeds, more or less to your liking and stir. Pour over the salad when ready to serve. This is a very light tasting dressing.

Here is a suggestion using the same ingredients for individual salads. Place romaine lettuce into a salad bowl for the bottom layer. Next, add a spoon of bow-tie pasta. Place the fruit around the edges and a sliced chicken breast in the center. Sprinkle chow mein noodles and slivered almonds over the top. Serve with the dressing over the top or on the side. I always use strawberries and mandarin oranges whenever I make it in addition to a couple of other fruits. I have used the fruits you mentioned as well as raspberries.
Reply:a delicious glaze would be sweetened condensed milk. you can a can of it at any grocery store, and just put a spoonful on top of your salad. i dont think many ppl eat it, but its ingredients are just sugar and condensed milk, simple but delicious. People don't know what they're missing.
Reply:honey and chopped mint
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Reply:the easiest way to sweeten it up would be some passionfruit, or canned if not in season. you don't really need a glaze as the fruit juices should be enough. try some yoghurt or ice-cream if you think it needs it.
Reply:Slice fruit and sprinkle with sugar. Allow to set in frig for an hour. Stir gently. Serve over shortcakes, pound cake, angel food cake or ice cream with whipped cream.

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Fruit Picking?

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Hello, last year I got back from doing fruit picking in Queensland up near Ayr, anyway my question is, I worked for this one company called 'Cool Mango's" and they were GREAT to work for, problem is, I cant seem to find that company anymore, i cant find it online or anything, Im only asuming the company was called 'Cool mango's" because when they would pack the fruit, the label on the box was of course "Cool mango's" so does anyone have a clue about this company or anyway I may be able to find them again so I can work for them again?

Fruit Picking?
Couldn't find them online either. They may be a small or sub-company under a bigger corp. and doesn't have their own web site. Try researching them by contacting your original employer. Do you remember any stores or businesses in that area that you could call?If you could research a place near there,maybe you could call and find out what the exact name of the farm/company was. If you were given checks,tax info,or had money wired to an account,you could try to search backwards from that point for info. Good luck.
Reply:produce news paper for picking ----or directory maybe phone book or try old telephone number they may give you a new one closest to a mango i get is in super market usa shop

Fruit Or Vegetable that LESSENS calories??

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I remember from awhile back I read something that said there was some kind of fruit or vegetable that lessens your calorie intake but I can't remember the name. What fruit or vegetable is it??

Fruit Or Vegetable that LESSENS calories??
it is said that the body uses more calories to digest apples and celery, for example, than they actually have in them because they are high in fiber. But most fruits and veges take about as much energy to digest than they supply. just keep eating those grenn leafy veges and those hard work fruits!
Reply:Lettuce is the same way. It takes more calories to digest the lettuce then the actual lettuce contains itself. But be careful what you put with/on the lettuce.
Reply:Celery is the only one that has fewer calories than it takes to eat it.

Fruit Salad????????

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Hi does anyone know any good fruit salad recipes???? one with coolwhip??? or just any yummy fruit salad....

Fruit Salad????????
Trust me...I'm a master at that.

First, get all the fruits you need to put in it,(watermelon,cantaloupe, strawberries,grapes,mandarin -oranges ,apples, honeydew,cherries,pineapple, etc.) either at the store or from

your garden. Next, squeeze some lemon juice over the fruit

after you've chopped the fruit up and have stuck it in a big

big round bowl. And last mix all the fruit up and finally, you

can put some cool whip on top. you don't need miniature

marshmallows or a food processer or anything, just do it

this way.
Reply:just about any fresh fruits you have in the house can be tossed together as a fruit salad.

my version:

slice and/or diced strawberries, oranges, bananas, peaches, plums top with coolwhip.

enjoy!
Reply:Yep Brainzzzza has it...if you use pineapple squeeze the juice from the peeling after you have sliced it off.
Reply:1 16 container cottage cheese

116 container cool whip

1sm pkg jello your choice flavor

11/2 cup choice strawberry's bananas Mandarin orange pineapple anything sliced

11/2cup mini marshmallows optional

Mix cottage ch. %26amp; cool whip add jello mix well. add fruit of choice and chill.
Reply:Little Frozen Fruit Salads

1 8-oz package softened cream cheese

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups sour cream

1 pint blueberries

2 cups chopped peaches

1 cup seedless grapes

1/4 cup chopped maraschino cherries or strawberries

pineapple rings

lettuce

sour cream

maraschino cherries

Beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, salt, and sour cream. Stir in blueberries, peaches, grapes, and chopped cherries.

Place paper liners in 16 muffin tins, fill with mixture, and freeze. Remove salad from freezer about 15 minutes before serving. Peel liners and allow salad to soften slightly. Place each salad on a pineapple ring resting on a bed of lettuce. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and top with a maraschino cherry or strawberry.
Reply:1 cup miniature marshmallows

1 cup sour cream

1 cup crushed pineapple

1 cup coconut

1 cup Mandarin oranges

DRAIN everything reeeally well, use sour cream cause its less sweet (cool whip'd KILL YA) add apples, whatever else you feel like!
Reply:This is a congealed salad with gelatin, fruit and ginger ale.

* 1 1/2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

* 1/4 cup cold water

* 1/2 cup hot pineapple juice

* 1/4 cup lemon juice

* 2 tablespoons sugar

* 1/8 teaspoon salt

* 1 cup ginger ale

* 1/2 cup seedless grapes

* 1/2 cup pineapple chunks

* 1/2 cup chopped apple

* 2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger

Soften gelatin in cold water; dissolve in the hot pineapple juice then add lemon juice, sugar, salt, and ginger ale. Chill thoroughly until mixture is partially set. Fold in the grapes, pineapple, apple, and ginger.Pour into a 1 1/2 quart mold. Unmold on a bed of greens and serve with whipped cream or salad dressing.

To make candied or crystallized ginger:

Boil 3/4 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water; add 1/2 cup peeled and chopped ginger pieces. Reduce heat to a simmer; simmer for 20 minutes. Drain well and let dry, then sprinkle with granulated sugar.
Reply:Get a small 4 ounces package of cream cheese at room temp

Mix it with a cup of Hellman's mayo

1/4 cup sugar

Juice of and orange fresh

whip all the ingredients until smooth in mixer.

In a bowl put large drained cans of: pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, sliced maraschino cherries, and sweetened dried coconut about 1 cup. 1 cup pecan pieces, 1 cup miniature marshmallows

Lightly toss the fruit with the dressing and keep in the fridge for a few hours covered. Serve topped with whole maraschino cherries. Everyone loves this
Reply:Lettuce,Strawberry,orange,banana,apple,p... and pour a little honey in it.Before you put it in the bowl chop it up in about 3 in.
Reply:The best thing about this one is that everything is in season.

Winter Fruit Salad With Lemon Poppyseed Dressing

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup lemon juice

2 teaspoons diced onions

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and torn into bite

4 ounces shredded swiss cheese

1 cup cashews

1/4 cup dried cranberries

1 apple, peeled, cored and cubed

1 pear, cubed

1. In a blender or food processor, combine sugar, lemon juice, onion, mustard and salt.

2. Process until well blended.

3. With machine still running add oil in a slow steady stream until mixture is thick and smooth.

4. Add poppy seeds and process just a few seconds more to mix.

5. In a large serving bowl combine the romaine lettuce, shredded swiss cheese, cashews, dried cranberries, cubed apple and cubed pear.

6. Toss to mix then pour dressing over salad just before serving and toss to coat.

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Orange Cream Fruit Salad

1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix

1 1/2 cups milk

1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

3/4 cup sour cream

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits, drained

1 (15 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained

1 (11 ounce) can mandarin orange segments

2 bananas, sliced

1 apple - peeled, cored and sliced

1 In a medium mixing bowl, combine pudding mix, milk, and orange juice concentrate. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Mix in sour cream.

2 In a large salad bowl, combine fruits. Gently mix in orange dressing. Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours
Reply:In a bowl cut fresh fruit that you like best, pour honey to taste on the fruit, mix coconut with fruit, top with coolwhip.
Reply:all the kind of fruit you like, dice then and mix them in a bowl then take 1 peel pear, add some OJ and honey a pinch of salt and put it in a blender until liquid, then pour over the salad and served with whipped cream on top, over pound cake, gelatin cubes, yogurt or even ice cream

Experts say having only fruits (fruit therapy) for 61 days continuously will reduce one's weight drastically!

2010-05-21T21:53:00.002-07:00

.....is it true? Experts also say that when a person is thirsty, he or she should take black coffee or tea (without sugar) under fruit therapy. Can take fruit juice, coconut water etc..etc..! And, breakfast, lunch and also, dinner, only fruits...(it can be either banana, carrot, tomato, cucumber, mango, guava, dates, grapes, orange apple, coconut etc..etc..). Just tell me, is it worth followig this method to reduce the body mass index? Weight??

Experts say having only fruits (fruit therapy) for 61 days continuously will reduce one's weight drastically!
Yes, you will lose weight constantly. But think about it, after 61 days with only fruit, dont you think later when you eat the fat and protein from say meat, you would easily get fat! Speaking of protein, fruits dont have protein. And protein made up of your hair, nails, and the layer protecting your organs! Without it, well, you probably know what's gonna happen, right? And what about calcium, the substance that's made up the bones and teeth. Dont you think your teeth would decay without this elements? Anyway, there's more but isnt that enough for you not even want to think about the therapy?
Reply:Humans are omnivores. You will destroy your metabolism and only lose some water weight.

Here's a great diet:

Avoid white foods! White flour, white bread, white rice, white sugar. Also avoid corn. Corn syrup, corn flakes, corn muffins, corn everything!

Use whole grains and eat meat, fruit, vegetables, and stuff like that. Only eat half of what you'd like to eat, though. And walk 30 minutes per day.,
Reply:That is not true, you diet has to be balanced.
Reply:I have heard of that, but you should definitly check with your doctor first if this method would work for you. Different people's bodies react to diets like these in different ways. You need to be careful because a fruit diet is very very rich in sugar something that could really throw your blood sugar out of whack.
Reply:I simply can't imagine that being a healthy way of living for very long.

Yes, you may lose the weight, but what then? Do you go right back to your same old eating habits? As soon as you start to eat normally you will immediately regain the weight. Not good for the long term. The best bet is to do it healthfully, slow and steady until you reach your goal and maintain it.

Here's a great free website which can help you track your calories eaten and burned each day, with lots of great tips and tools.

http://www.sparkpeople.com
Reply:I don't advise you to follow that diet.

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Fruit Flys ?

2010-05-21T21:53:00.001-07:00

I work at a pet store and when we give fruit and veggies to some of our animals, we get a ton of fruit flies. I was wondering if anybody knows a natural way to get rid of them ?, because I cannot use any chemicals near the animals

Fruit Flys ?
Put two ounces of cider vinegar in a juice glass or baby food jar, add two drops of liquid dish washing soap, set out several of these jars and wait a few days and look thru the bottom, you won't believe how many fruit flies are in the bottom, change this mixture once a week until you no longer see any fruit flies..
Reply:we get fruit flies in our house all the time, but I only know one way to get rid of them. For at least 24 hours, you can not have fruit out at all because any fruit will attract the flies and they will lay their eggs on that fruit. I know that you have to feed the animals fruit, but maybe for a few days you can feed them pellets or something.
Reply:Spray with vinegar and water.

Fruit sugars?

2010-05-21T21:53:00.000-07:00

im trying to gain wieght and need to have 500 extra calories each day and was wondering if i should eat fruit or cereal?

if i eat 500 calories of fruit each day will i gain fat, because all the sugars?

Fruit sugars?
fruit (usually) spends more calories than your taking in. Some fruits are an exception: bananas, avocados, etc.

I'd suggest eating cereal with some fruit. Not just one or the other. That's too exclusive and the more variety in your diet, the better the absorption of nutrients and amino acids.

A good idea is to add peanut butter into your diet. Maybe a whole grain bagel with 1 serving of peanut butter and a green apple with another serving of peanut butter.

This way your weight gain is made at a more healthy pace.

Good luck!!
Reply:Eat them both. Cereal is more efficient at putting on weight because it is generally higher in carbohydrates. I wouldn't give up fruit to do it though. Excess calories will often turn to fat. That is generally where the extra weight goes. If you want to gain muscle you need to lift weights. It can be hard to gain muscle for some people but that is the only way to gain weight besides fat. The amount of weight from the carbohydrates in your body is limited and will not go up much beyond that which is normal.
Reply:I'm trying to lose weight too and it's sooo hard. My aunt is using a weight loss product and it's really working for her. I'm gonna try it and I recommend you try it too. Check their website at

http://www.thin-get.info , my aunt got a free trial and paid only 5.49$ shipping and handling.
Reply:It's not the simple (high glycemic) crabs that are found in processed sugars. It's absorbed much more slowly, and the fruit also has a lot of antioxidant and fiber. Much of the cereal you Can buy has added processed sugar, little fiber, and no cancer-fighting antioxidants.
Reply:You want to gain weight but afraid a little extra fruit is going to make you fat? Workout and eat plenty of lean meat. Protein from chicken, turkey and even peanut butter. Your muscles need fed. This will help pack on muscle gaining weight in the right places.
Reply:to gain weights with fruit your gonna need lotssss of them, and yes cereal can make you gain weight so load up with healthy cereals and soy milk..for healthy foods with high calories and heart healthy fats add some nuts, seeds and dried fruit(like raisins, etc), and fruits to your cereal. good luck xoxoxo
Reply:It doesn't matter where the extra calories come from as far as your body is concerned. Extra calories that are not used are all stored as fat. Whether the extra comes from fruit or cereal is not important. Although nutritionally speaking, you need to consider if you are meeting the minimum recommended number of servings. If you've already had 3 fruits that day, then you should choose the cereal, since you need more grain servings than fruit. That's about the only thing you have to consider. In order to gain muscle weight, you have to work out to build more muscle tissue. Otherwise, extra calories mean fat.

If a fruit is seedless, does that make it a vegetable?

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Since fruit is defined as having seeds, perhaps there should be a different phrase used instead of the oxymoron "seedless fruit."

http://redfruitdiet.com/2007/10/if-fruit...

If a fruit is seedless, does that make it a vegetable?
All so called seedless fruits are not seedless. Take the seedless watermelon, cut it open and you won't have any of those big black seeds so it is marketed as seedless. If you look close you will find tiny white sterile seeds. They are very tender and you can eat them without even knowing they are there, but they are the watermelon seeds just like the regular ones, only sterile. You could dig them out and plant them, but of course they wouldn't grow. The same thing in the banana, slice one open and the tiny black dots that you see inside them are the sterile seeds. So rather than making a seedless fruit a vegetable, they are really just technically labeled wrong. They are really not seedless at all.

If you would allow me a suggestion, you would probably get better answers to some of your questions in the agriculture section.
Reply:Naturally all fruits have seeds, however, genetic alteration can change this, but they are still considered fruits.
Reply:The answer is no. A fruit that is "seedless" has been bred for that trait or has happened naturally through a mutation. They can truly be seedless like naval oranges which have been reproduced vegetatively instead of sexually by seeds. The term vegetable is used loosely to describe a plant that we eat that is not part of the fruiting structure. For instance, lettuce would be a vegetable because we eat the leaves but corn because the ears have seeds that can grow a new plant, is a fruit.
Reply:Just use common sense. Just because it's seedless and tastes the same as ones with seeds in them. Why should they be called veggies? Hu?
Reply:if a fruit was seedless it wouldn't be a fruit now would it
Reply:No. Because it is still the ripened ovary of a plant whether it has seeds or not.
Reply:because some fruits over time have been grown in altered situations so they no longer have seeds. also some fruit's seeds are quite small, so you dont notice them and consider them seedless. then in some cases like the banana the fruit is the seed
Reply:No

Generally fruits came from a tree, with tough branches

leaves of trees are not eaten as vegetables

generally vegetables have soft branches and leaves

- most or almost all don't bear fruits because it can not the load

- they produce flowers then seed directly

these two are different

Refridgerated Fruit Question?

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My refridgerator all of sudden stopped working and we are trying to save some of the food. We have some fruit (apples, strawberries, oranges) that we are unsure if we can leave out or not. This fruit has already been refridgerated for a while. Is it ok to leave it out now, or would that spoil the fruit?

Refridgerated Fruit Question?
The apples and oranges will be fine. The strawberries might give you some trouble. If its warm enough in the house for condensation to form on the outside of the fruit chances are it will sog out. The apples and oranges have a thicker skin on them and can take the change in tempuratures.
Reply:well most all fruit would be ok to leave out except strawberries and kiwi after it has been refridorated.. so just eat them.. or in the morning use them for a breakfast.. they will be ok at least till then..or if you have a deep freezer then slice them and freeze them
Reply:strawberries will spoil first but that will take several days at room temp if they are fresh now. apples and oranges don't need to be refrigerated anyway so you'll be fine.
Reply:I don't put any of those fruits in the fridge. So they will be fine to leave out. However, if your strawberries were in, eat them quick.
Reply:Your apples and oranges should be safe for a bit. The strawberries might not last very long. Just eat them!

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Odd Fruit?

2010-05-19T04:56:00.000-07:00

My husband recently went to the grocery store to get some fruit, while there, he decided to buy this orange-yellow spikey fruit. -Mostly because it looked cool. lol. The spikes are blunt and the fruit is roughly foot ball shaped, and about the length of a hotdog bun.

Any idea what it is? Or a website that might be able to tell me?

Thanks!!

Odd Fruit?
Does he still have the receipt? That might give you your answer.

Passion Fruit Tree not fruiting?

2010-05-19T04:55:00.003-07:00

I have a grafted passion fruit tree which has had many flowers on it, however, they seem to be dropping off without fruiting. Does anyone know why?

Passion Fruit Tree not fruiting?
Well Im going to assume you and the tree are in the Philippines since this is Yahoo/Philippines. Some types of fruit trees require a hibernation period, so in order for this to happen the temperature must make a drastic drop for a certain length of time. This time frame can vary in certain geographical locations. The best growing for certain fruit trees in the Philippines is the higher mountain regions like Baguio where the temperatures can get quite cold at night, this helps the trees to hibernate!

In the USA, cherry and plum trees will lose all their leaves in the fall when the temperatures start to decline, then when winter hits, the tree goes into hibernation. This is when most of the trees sap receeds to the roots during the freezing months. Then the tree sprouts new leaves in the spring and flowers near the end of the spring, and then bears fruit by mid-summer.

Trees like coconut, banana, and mango dont require a hibernation period, this is why they can fruit many time in a season.

Hope this helps!

What makes a vegetable a fruit?

2010-05-19T04:55:00.002-07:00

i mean... what makes a fruit, well, a fruit, and what makes a vegetable a vegetable? because i know that , for example, a bannana is a fruit, but so is a tomato?

( to make this clearer, what qualities should a fruit have to be a fruit?)

thanks for the answers :)

What makes a vegetable a fruit?
Fruits are or contain seeds, they develop from the ovaries. Nuts,

olives, tomatoes, peas and runner beans are all examples of fruits, as

well as the obvious ones like apples, oranges and grapes. Vegetables

are non-seed containing plant matter. They include leaves, such as

cabbage, lettuce or watercress; roots, e.g. carrots or beetroot;

bulbs, like onions, and tubers such as potatoes."
Reply:A vegetable can only be a fruit if it is a tomato!
Reply:Fruits contain seeds and Veggies are the seeds or roots. In some cases, fruits do not appear to contain seeds...but that is only because they have been genetically altered. For example bananas actaully have the seed(s) running through the middle...sometimes you can still see where they were... you can only grow a seedless fruit through grafting (which is planting a section of the tree).
Reply:Fruits *have* seeds: (pumpkin, tomato, lemon)

Vegetables *don't* have seeds (potato, lettuce, broccoli)

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Reply:So where does that leave peas, beans (of all types), watermelon, cantelope, zucchini, eggplant, corn, and grapes???? Enquiring minds wonder?

Two fruit flies and a banana are placed in a closed container. After thirty days, there are hundreds of flies?

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Two fruit flies and a banana are placed in a closed container. After thirty days, there are hundreds of flies

in the container. Which of the following statements is the best explanation of this observation?

a. Fruit flies have a long life cycle

b. The birth rate was greater than the death rate

c. there were few parasires in colony

d. Fruit flies adapt to limited food supplies

Which paired human body systems work together best to provide cells with oxygen and nutrients and to remove wastes of carbon dioxide?

a. Respiratory and circulatory system

b. Skeletal and integumentary system

c. Immune and excretory system

d. reproductive and digestive

Viruses reproduce through?

a. Dividing asexually

b. binding fission

c. meiosis

d. invading host cell

Two fruit flies and a banana are placed in a closed container. After thirty days, there are hundreds of flies?
b.

a.

d.

It can also be observed that time flies like an arrow while fruit flies like a banana.
Reply:b. The birth rate was greater than the death rate

a. Respiratory and circulatory system

d. invading host cell
Reply:1. B

2. A

3. B
Reply:1.b

2.a

3.d

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Where can I find star fruit?!?

2010-05-19T04:55:00.000-07:00

I once saw the strange little fruit in a Weis market. I later read that they are sweat, and I have a terrible time finding fruit I actually like (I love anything fruit flavored, but not the fruit themselves! I suppose it's the texture). I went back to the market, but they said they stopped selling them. are they out of season? Nobody else seems to carry them, and I want to try them so badly!

do they have their own taste, or are they similar to any other fruit?

Where can I find star fruit?!?
If you have a good Asian market near you they might have them when they are in season. The only time it is decent to eat is when it is yellow with brown at the tips of the "stars". There are far better fruits to try at these markets. Grab some and test them out. I have found that guavas and Jackfruit are really good. Experiment and go a bit out of your comfort zone and you might just find some great stuff.

Happy hunting!
Reply:If you are near one, try Meijer. They aren't especially exciting, but they look cool. There are too many other distinctive fruits that i like that are better to spend my money on.
Reply:Tahiti.
Reply:really? they sell it in the produce section of walmart here in jackson, mississippi
Reply:They have their own flavor.

As for finding them, any good produce department would have them, when they're in season, that is.

Freaky fruit ideas/recipes?

2010-05-19T04:54:00.003-07:00

Okay, so I have these following fruit items in my fridge and I was wondering what can I make with them.

I DONOT want to make fruit salad and eat them raw as I am sick and tired of them.

Anything sweet, spicy, sour, hot is welcome. Uniqueness will be appreciate.

The fruits are, apples, peaches, grapefruits and oranges/

Freaky fruit ideas/recipes?
You could try a smoothie with some orange juice or Five Alive, cranberry juice or any sparkling fruit beverage. Vanilla or flavoured yogurts or ice cream make a great base.
Reply:Make a fruit pie out of the peaches and apples

Make a sorbet out of the grapefruit and oranges.
Reply:omg r u serious!!!! A FRUIT SMOOTHIE!!!!
Reply:grilled peaches are amazing with poppy seed dressing...

drizzle with a bit of olive oil and grill for like, 2 minutes each side...

serve sliced with the dressing,

Fantastic!
Reply:blend it up in a smoothie!!

make a spicy cinnamon apple 'n peach pie!! It tastes soooo good! and make a grapefruit and orange juice

Make apple and peach cobbler

make a pickle out of the apple....it's an indian recipe (like me!)
Reply:Hello, well here are the recipies:

1)Apple Cake with Lemon Sauce

4 medium apples peeled, cored and sliced

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 1/4 cups sugar divided

1/4 cup water

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup sugar

3 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup vegetable shortening

1 egg

3/4 cup milk

Lemon Sauce (see recipe below)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square cake pan. Add apples to baking dish. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, 1/2 cup sugar, and water; pour over apples and mix thoroughly. Let stand while preparing batter for cake.

In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining 3/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt; cut in vegetable shortening with a pastry blender until shortening is the size of very small peas. Make a hollow in the center and add egg and milk; mix until just combined (batter should have small lumps in it). Pour batter over apple mixture and bake for 45 minutes.

Prepare Lemon Sauce. Serve with Lemon Sauce spooned over warm cake.

LEMON SAUCE:

1/2 cup sugar

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 cup cold water

1/2 cup boiling water

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 teaspoon lemon extract

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

In a small saucepan, mix sugar and cornstarch thoroughly. Stir in cold water until cornstarch is dissolved. Add boiling water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and clear in color. Remove from heat and stir in butter, lemon extract, and lemon juice; set aside until ready to serve.

2)Frozen Orange Soufflés

8 medium oranges

2/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

6 large egg yolks

2 teaspoons minced fresh mint leaves

2 1/4 cups heavy cream, whipped to firm peaks

6 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur

Cocoa powder, garnish

Cut 1/3 of the top off each orange and scoop out all flesh, reserving it and any juice, Strain the flesh, firmly pressing down to extract as much juice as possible.

In a saucepan, combine the orange juice, sugar, and lemon zest; reduce by 1/2 over high heat, stirring to help the sugar melt. Remove from heat, set aside, and let cool.

In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and cooled orange juice mixture together until light and thick. Carefully fold in the mint, whipped cream, and Grand Marnier.

Using a pastry bag or a spoon, pipe the mixture into the orange shells. Freeze for at least 3 hours or until the mixture is firm. Serve garnished with a dusting of cocoa power on top.

3) Grapefruit Ambrosia

5 pounds grapefruit (preferably half pink and half red), 5 large, 6 medium, or 7 to 8 small

1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

2 tablespoons Campari*

2 tablespoons sugar

Salt

* Campari is a bitter Italian aperitif made according to a secret recipe originally developed in 1860 by Gaspare Campari in Milan. It is a bright pale cherry-pink color.

Cut peel including all white pith from each fruit with a sharp paring knife. Cut each segment from each fruit free from membranes. Halve grapefruit segments crosswise and transfer pieces to a bowl. Stir in coconut, Campari, sugar, and just a pinch of salt. Refrigerate, covered, at least 15 minutes or up to 4 hours.

Makes 4 servings.

Enjoy........