When talking about gifting someone something healthy and at the same time useful, the first thing that comes to mind is a fruit basket. Fruit basket is not only a healthy gift but it can bring smile on every face. It keeps you fresh and energetic. The best thing about fruits is that they are low in calories and thus you can gift them to anyone without thinking twice.
Fruits can play a major role in the prevention of strokes and heart diseases. One can surely say that a fruits basket [กระเช้าผลไม้, which is the term in Thai] is a gift of good health. Fruits taste naturally sweet; they contain fruit sugar called fructose. Fruit baskets are ideal for people with dietary restrictions, including those who are on low fat or low-calorie diet.
Health benefits of popular fruits in fruit baskets
We review the health benefits of popular fruits and the different types of fruit baskets and below are discussed some of them.
Apple Baskets
Apples contains vitamins A, C and E, and most of the B vitamins, especially folate. Apples are also rich in fiber, including the soluble fiber pectin; and phytonutrients that are strong antioxidants. Human epidemiologic studies have shown that apple consumption reduces the risk of cancer, especially lung cancer. Apple consumption also lowers the risk of heart disease, type II diabetes, and asthma. The health benefits of eating apples and their good taste provide all the good reasons for you to send an apple basket to your near and dear ones on any gifting occasion.
Orange Basket
Oranges are rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant; and contain phytonutrients an anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and blood clot inhibiting properties. Orange consumption lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. So, next time you are planning to gift someone something health, think about an orange basket and you will surely want to go for it without any doubt.
Grapefruit Basket
Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant helps neutralize harmful free radicals that cause cancer, & heart disease. This reduces the risk of heart disease and many cancers. In addition, grapefruit helps to prevent or lessen the symptoms of arthritis because it contains salicylic acid. Grapefruit also helps in weight loss and lowers cholesterol. So, one has no reason why not to send grapefruit to your dear ones on a gifting occasion.
Sending a basket of juicy sweet oranges and tangy red grapefruit to your friends, clients, and family can also be a great idea. Sending the many health benefits offered by oranges and grapefruit will bring smile on the receiver’s face and he or she will enjoy the fruits and will thank you after every bite.
Fruit Basket – The Gift of Health
Fruits basket that contain a combination of different fruits are the gift of health. You can send a basket of apples and oranges; apples and pears. Adding fruits of your choice and then getting the basket prepared for your dear ones can make the gift special.
Fruit and Nut Basket
Send a box of fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts, which also reduces the risk of heart disease. Adding nuts along with fruits will add variety to the basket and can please everyone.
Fruit and Cheese Baskets
The basket filled with juicy oranges, seasonal crisp apples, pears, Gouda cheese, and chocolate truffles will surely look exciting and at the same time it will be a perfect healthy gift too. The basket with colourful candies can excite every kid.
