Melissa’s, the source for awesome produce gifts, is helping us celebrate National Nutrition Month!
Two lucky fans will win a tropical fruit basket and a copy of Melissa’s 50 Best Plants on the Planet cookbook. And two additional readers will win cookbooks, too! Entry details are below!
Two Appetite for Health friends will win a tropical fruit basket from Melissa’s (a $67 value) plus a copy of Melissa’s 50 Best Plants on the Planet cookbook (a $35 value)! Enter today if you want in on this great giveaway.
You know how much we love Melissa’s Produce. You can’t beat their products for quality, freshness and great taste. And of course, now that it’s National Nutrition Month, we thought it would be a good time to remind everybody that fresh fruit is the dessert that Mother Nature wants you to eat. It also feeds the craving for a sweet treat (tropical fruit especially registers high on the sweet-stuff scale, in my opinion). When you think about it, fruit is practically perfect! Many fruits come in a single serving “package,” with an edible “wrapper,” and of course, are low in calories, yet high in nutrients. Just check out the picture of the Melissa’s Deluxe Exotic and Tropical Fruit Basket pictured above—who wouldn’t want to get one of these beautiful baskets of unusual fruits delivered right to the door? (Keep this in mind when you’re tempted to bring flowers to your hostess this spring—you know she would rather have this fruit basket.)
The Deluxe Exotic and Tropical Fruit Baskets we’re giving away feature over 7 pounds of luscious, seasonal exotic fruit. Based on availability, the basket may include Asian pears, blood oranges, cherimoyas, baby pineapples, pepino melons, starfruit, coconut, kiwis, passion fruit, mangoes, tamarillos or other fresh and tropical fruits. And the book in our giveaway is also a beauty! Melissa’s 50 Best Plants on the Planet cookbook, is authored by Cathy Thomas, the award-winning food columnist at the Orange County Register. It contains 150 recipes packed with the most nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables. (This book would make a great Mother’s Day gift, by the way!)
Want to try and win a tropical fruit basket from Melissa’s? Two friends will win the a basket plus the cookbook—a $102 value! And two more friends will also win cookbooks! Here’s what to do:
First, be sure you’ve signed up for our e-newsletter and “Like” Appetite for Health on Facebook. Also, please “Like” Melissa’s Produce on Facebook, too. Then, tell us in the comment section below (not on Facebook) which exotic or tropical fruit is your favorite! This contest open to U.S. residents. Enter by Friday, March 6th at midnight.
Remember, “extra credit” is given to those who share AFH nutrition or fitness articles on social media–tell us where you shared (a link is handy)! All AFH Terms and Conditions Apply.
I especially like papaya, but I am a fan of so many fruits – just makes my mouth water thinking of that beautiful basket laden with tasty fruits.
I love pineapple and mango but what really interests me is the blood orange. I have never had one and would really like to try them.
I LOVE Pineapple as it’s quite a healthy and nutritious tropical fruit and after all who doesn’t LOVE a refreshing pina colada? (virgin of course!) I LOVE Melissa’s and think it’s fabulous that she provides healthy gift baskets!
Thank you for the opportunity to try a tropical arrangement basket to share with my family! I like AFH on Facebook and I like Melissa’s on Facebook, shared on my wall, subscribe to your email newsletter and I tweeted your link.
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Thank you again for sharing healthy treats, articles and tips with all your readers!
My favorite tropical fruit is mango! I buy frozen when not in season and use for smoothies!
It is very hard to pick just one but probably my all time favorite is coconut. I love to buy a fresh coconut, cut it up, and freeze some of it. Then when I need a quick treat I just grab a piece from the freezer. Also love fresh pineapple and bananas.
already liked you both on FB – shared as well -= living in MN – i’ve not had a lot of opportunity to try tropical fruits – I would have to say of what I have had I do enjoy pineapple and it is so good for you as well – this would be a great opporunity to try and learn about fruits we’ve never had
I love pineapples and kiwis. I like you and Melissa Produce on FB. I am subscribed to your newsletter, rudy46n2@yahoo.com Tweeted https://twitter.com/tweeteeface/status/308557741209837568
i like mango everything, but officially havent had it in its raw form. think this would be a good time
love poms..love star fruit- love it all..fingers crossed
I love mangos and pineapples.
there’s so many i enjoy! papaya is one!
I have not tried a fruit yet that I didn’t like.My favorite is the Asian pears.I couldn’t think of a better gift that fruit. I have also liked and shared on Facebook,Google+,stumbleupon,pinterest,and Twitter.
I love pineapple, mango, and papaya!
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Mangoes and ornages!!
I love mango and all other fruit. I would love to win this basket
I love tropical fruit. No judging, but Bitter gourd is pretty awesome. It’s bitter, but it lowers my blood sugar and it’s great when you’re diabetic. And who doesn’t like mango?
I love fruits, be it as it is or made into a smoothie. I would love to have a full basket of them all the time
i like mangos
I have never met a fruit I didn’t like. I love star fruit!! We only get it here for a few weeks in the summer so I make sure to eat them everyday when I can
I love star fruit and blood oranges!
Pineapple is my favorite!
I signed up for our e-newsletter and “Liked” Appetite for Health on Facebook. Also, I “Liked” Melissa’s Produce on Facebook, too. I love mangoes and pineapple and starfruit- love them all!
WOW ~ this is AWESOME ’cause fruit is ZERO POINTS PLUS on Weight Watchers!!! Since it is cold where I live I have recently started to cut up my PINEAPPLE and then BAKE IT…brings out the sweetness in the fruit and warms me up at the same time. Boy would I LOVE to win this since these yummy fruits help me to stay on plan.
I lovelovelove KIWI!! I buy them by the dozen and eat 1 every day. (Ok, sometimes 2!) I have a little thing for starfruit too, but I can never find it anywhere.
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I love Cherimoyas!
Blood oranges are my absolute favorite. I love to put them on in homemade cakes, smoothies and icecream!
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Pineapple is my all-time favorite but I truly love all tropical fruit!
mmm I would have to pick a top three. Papaya, Mango and blood orange. I can not just pick one.
i love durian
My fave tropical fruit is mango!
This is a wonderful gift basket! I love mango and pineapple and like to add it to my greek yogurt! I am sharing on twitter now!! Thank you for the great tips and tools on the site!
I don’t know if they’re “exotic” anymore, but I really love Asian Pears (not the apple-pears, which the supermarkets sometimes try to substitute! ) =)
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I have heard about a lot of different tropical fruits but have not had the opportunity to try them. I am a fruit lover and would love to try some of these!
Mango is very Mangolicious to me!
I like AFH and Melissa’s on Facebook and shared on my Facebook as well for my peeps too! Also emailed to some friends as well and I’m an email subscriber. My family & I greatly enjoy fruit and this would be an awesome opportunity to discover some new tropical treats! Thanks!
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my fav tropical fruit is pineapple!
I love mangoes.
Kiwi
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A ripe,bright,juicy mango is my favorite! It definately means I am on vacation!!
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What a joy to eat these foods
Mangos! I like AFH on Facebook and am an email subscriber. Thanks!
star fruit! I would love this I always complain about the price of fruits,,
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I love pineapple and mango. Yum!
Mangos are great!
dragon fruit
Tropical fruits are my favorite! Probably pineapple is number 1. But, I love mango too
Rambutan. I had it on my honeymoon and have bought it here in the states now as well. Mmmm
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Mexican mangoes are probably my favorite…but I’ve really wanted to try a cherimoya!
All these fruits are so yummy but my fav is a blood orange, all that orange taste with a hint of extra sweetness! Its good for part of a healthy breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack.
I love starfruit! And also mango!
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I would love to win this to get my daughter to try some new types of fruits!
Pineapple and mango are my favorites!
PIneapple is my abolutely favorite fruit.
Favorite is papaya along with mango and breadfruit. Really just love ALL tropical fruits!
My favorite tropical fruits are mangoes and lychees!!
I like Papaya.
very hard to pick just one. I love all the tropical fruits; maybe papaya has an edge!
I love sweet juicy pineapple and Asian pears that drip with every bite, but I really enjoy all fruits.
Mango
Hard to pick one! I love young coconut and mangoes the best!
it has to be pineapple, hands down.
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Fresh pineapple is the BEST!
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i love green papaya
absolutely love mangos and coconut. Not fimilar with other exotic fruits but it would be exciting to receive and try new ones.
I enjoy star fruit (when I can find it) and pomelos.
Pineapple and kiwis.
My favorite tropical fruit is Pineapple! Love it in a fruit cocktail!
I love pineapple, so I’d be really excited to try a baby pineapple!
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Pineapple is my favorite. And I will look forward to trying some others I’m not as familiar with using.
Wow, hard to pick a favorite, of course bananas are a constant in our house! I especially love star fruit, a very unique fruit but very delicious. Would be great to win this!
I like coconut and papaya and Sevilla blood oranges.
Pineapple is my favorite!!! I love to freeze it and throw it in a smoothie with a banana. Healthy pina colada!!!
I love strawberries, but they’re not tropical. Kiwi and pineapple are my favorite tropical fruits.
I love starfruit and coconut!
I love dragon fruit & jackfruit
I love both pineapples and blood oranges. I like you both on facebook, and I get your newsletters
My favorite tropical fruit is Ataulfo Mangoes. they are only available for a few months each year unlike other mangoes. they are super delicious!!
i would have to say my fav exotic fruit would be the Strawberry Papayas
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My favorite is pineapple.
My fav is pineapple. If I won this I think I would really be excited to check out that cookbook. I am always looking for new ways to make veggies.
My favorite tropical fruit is coconut.
My favorite tropical fruit by far are mangoes!
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Pineapple! Thanks for the opportunity. What a great prize!
kiwi
Love kiwi and pomegranate. Did all that you asked — signed up for the newsletter and liked both facebook pages.
Definitely a cherimoya – nature’s candy! It tastes just like a custard tart, but is a lot better for you, of course:)
Blood oranges…yes please.
I’ve never heard of baby pineapple! Would love to try it. I also follow you on Facebook.
I love pineapple and papaya.
Baby pineapple is my favorite tropical fruit!
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Papaya!!! by far, one of my favorite fruits of all times! I grew up eating it almost daily in Brazil and miss it terribly since moving here 14 years ago. This would be an amaaaaazing treat for me and my family (husband and son who also love the fruits). Mangoes are also super close to the papayas, there is nothing like a juicy ripe mango!
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My favorite is mango, but I also like coconut since it’s pretty versatile with food recipes.
Not sure if fresh figs are considered a tropical fruit but if not, I’d have to say “I like-a de mango” in my best SNL impression.
That’s a hard decision as I love all fruits. I think papaya would be my top pick. I would love to win the basket and the book of recipes. Always looking to try new things that are healthy and fun.
I adore papaya and pineapple!
My favorite are mangos!!!!
I like both on Facebook, get the newsletter and I think that kiwi is my favorite.
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Pineapple and mango are my favorites!
Hands down mangoes! I did a lot of missionary work in Uganda and I was always greeted with huge baskets of fresh mangoes. I miss their yumminess
I love blood oranges when they are in season and if I can get my hands on them, but mostly I love Pineapple!
definitely pineapple!!!
Pineapples and Bananas
Mangos and pineapples
Fresh pineapple is my favorite.
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I’ve already signed-up for your newsletter and I like you both on Facebook. We eat pineapple regularly and I really enjoy Asian pears and blood oranges. I’m looking forward to trying some of the fruits I haven’t yet tasted. Thanks for the giveaway.
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How can I pick a favorite?? I love coconut, pineapple, and kiwis! I also like all of the other tropical fruits.
I love pineapples for so many reasons, the taste, the antiinflammation properties, the many ways I can use them….endless reasons to love pineapple.
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Among my favorites are pineapples, mangos, kiwis, and blood oranges. I really love all tropical fruits. I would love to win this fabulous Tropical Fruit Basket to share with my family and friends. Thanks for the opportunity.
Pineapple is my favorite tropical fruit! (I love fruit, so I’d be super thrilled to win this giveaway!)
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I love mangoes for I make an amazing, healthy mango salsa!
Pineapple
Mangoes, of course! subscribed at tariqsaleemrana at yahoo dot com, and liked both on Facebook as Elena Vo.
I would say pineapple or blood oranges. We live in Minnesota and I have been buying cuties like crazy because they have no seeds and they are so sweet. I love fruit but we are limited to what is in the stores. Their fruit looks amazing in Facebook. I might have to order some.
I love all kinds of fruits. If I had choose it would be Mangoes.
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I love uglifruit. And mangos, star fruit, kiwis….
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I love mangos and would love to try starfruit…yum!!
I love Star-fruit
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I love tropical fruits especially fresh juicy pineapple and mangos. Unfortunately good fruits (even the run of the mill fruits) are hard to find in my area. They are not very appetizing to buy let alone eat. Good tropical fruits would be such a nice treat for the family.
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Mangosteens are fantastic and so are lychees. Do you carry these?
Love mangoes & ripe pineapple
Liked Melissa’s Produce on FB and already liked AFH. Pineapple is one of my favorite fruits, but right behind are gala & granny smith apples, tangerines, and peaches. I could just live on fruit!! https://www.facebook.com/susan.shepherd.509/posts/148222775341033 Shared article on FB and twitter https://twitter.com/sueann202/status/308769504253603842.. Also shared this article on FB and Twitter, https://www.facebook.com/susan.shepherd.509/posts/511304188915507 https://twitter.com/sueann202/status/308769504253603842 … Thanks for all the great articles!!
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My favorite tropical fruit is the Golden Pineapple!
I have a lot of favorite tropical fruit but Pineapple is at the top of my list.
I love pineapple and grapefruit
I personally prefer pineapple the most,it’s simply delicious! I Like both pages on Facebook and I subscribe by email.
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My favorite exotic fruit is Starfruit. Nothing tastes as fantastic as one that is ripe!
As a vegetarian this one is right up my alley, most people just do not understand (nor, I believe care) what these processed foods really contain. I love starfruit and kiwi and everything else in this basket. Its my new life and i’m living it right and now.
I like mangos! I like both Facebook pages and shared via twitter as jenesparza, facebook, linkedin, and google. I already sign up for the enewsletter
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and I haven’t met a tropical fruit that I didn’t like…lol.. well, the durian fruit my son brought home was pretty unpleasant… but other than that…kiwi, mango, pineapple, papaya, blood oranges – they are all fantastic
Love tropical fruit – love all fruit….
pineapples, kiwi, honeydew melons, mangoes
That picture is making my mouth water. I love pineapple! And I love trying new fruits (especially tropical). Would love to have this fruit basket to sample from.
Fruit is a great replacement for sugar. i like most fruits, but routinely eat pineapple.
I love mangos and pineapples. They are a family favorite. Plus I have RA and they both help with inflammation.
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Blood oranges! Great taste with a unique look! They’re great when you’re sick of regular navel oranges.
All fruit is wonderful but pomegranates hold a special place for us.
I like to experiment making smoothies. I have not tried mango in one yet. I am sure there are many other fruits that would give great flavor and good nutrition.
I just tried blood oranges for the first time, but I love dragonfruit and star fruit as well. We always have fruit in the house so this basket would be well loved. I liked both pages ages ago and shared on Facebook, Twitter #roknbop, and Pinterest under a healthy me.
I just can’t pick one specific fruit; I like all of them and try to fit 3 to 5 fruits in my diet every day and also try to encompass a rainbow of colors.
I love fresh pineapple!
My favorites are coconut and pineapple. But there’s a lot of them that I’ve never tried before too.
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Good Monday morning, AFH friends!
Here are the lucky winners of the Melissa’s tropical fruit baskets and cookbooks!
Basket plus cookbook: Amy Lynn and Krista G!
Cookbook: Jebbie and Raymond!
Winners, check your inbox for an email from me with info on how to claim your prize (also check your spam folder too just in case). I’ll need to hear back from you within 48 hours please.
Didn’t win today? Do NOT give up! We always have a great giveaway going on –check out today’s new freebie post and enter!
-Kit