FRESH CUT FRUIT is the answer to the afternoon snack.
Kids are usually hungry when they come home from school and they are searching for a “pick me up” before they dive into their homework or after school activity. Fruit provides instant energy, hydration and fulfills the sweet tooth that most children have today. Children don’t grab for a piece of fruit they have to peel or seed, but if it’s sliced, cored, peeled, and placed in a beautiful bowl on the kitchen counter, watch how fast it disappears!
Pineapple is a favorite year round fruit from the tropics. If cut and chilled, it will retain many of its nutrients for at least 6 days.
Fun facts
You can grow a pineapple plant by twisting the crown of a store bought pineapple, allowing it to dry for 2-3 days, and then planting it.
Fresh pineapple is an excellent source of vitamin C and contains a special enzyme, called bromelain, which helps the body’s digestive system.
Choose a pineapple that has a strong sweet smell. Pull the innermost leaf of the pineapple straight up from the top, if it comes off easily, it is perfect and ripe
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