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Did
you know one serving, a ½ cup, of fresh
pineapple contains only 60 calories and 25%
of your daily recommended vitamin C? |
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Did you know the name pineapple was derived from the word "pina" because Spanish explorers thought the fruit looked like a pinecone? (The English added the word "apple" to associate it with juicy luscious
fruits) |
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Did you know "halakahiki" is pineapple in Hawaiian? |
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Did you know Hawaii was the first to can pineapple? |
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Did you know the Caribbean Indians placed pineapples or pineapple crowns outside the entrances of their homes to symbolize friendship and hospitality? |
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Did you know just 2 slices (½ cup) of pineapple counts as one serving of your 5 a day? |
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Did you know pineapple can be enjoyed in many ways? |
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(Eat fresh, canned or dried pineapple and drink pineapple
juice) |
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Did you know there are four types of pineapples?
(Gold, Smooth Cayenne, Red Spanish and Sugar
Loaf. Gold is the newest variety with an extra sweet flavor, golden color and higher vitamin C content) |
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Did you know the average pineapple weighs 2 - 5 pounds? |
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Did you know a good way to distribute a pineapple's sugar content, throughout the fruit, is to stand it upside down for a few days?
(This allows the sugar to flow towards the top) |
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Remember…
Include 5 - 9 servings of fruits and vegetables per day! |
