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How many times did mom tell you to “wash your hands?” Well, mom was on to something! Hand washing, when done properly, is one of the easiest and most effective ways to prevent many types of illnesses.

Beat the cold-weather doldrums with, sweet, wholesome fresh fruit. It’s easy to bring back the light, juicy flavors you enjoyed by selecting from the wealth of fruit from Chile - where it’s fun in the summer sun right now.

Do your family and guests a favor by adding fresh fruit to entrees, sauces, salads and dressings, and desserts to make up for the lower amount of fruit most of us consume in the colder months. Chile comes to the winter rescue with more than 70 varieties of tasty, healthy fruit.