While this type of tasty gift basket can truly be a joy to receive, the resulting damage to your health is not such a fun gift.

As much as treats like this might be very easy to come by and fun to send out, you will find that it can be just as much fun if not more if you choose to send a healthy alternative instead.

There are alternatives however that can show your family how much you love them and your staff how much you appreciate them that will not contribute to bad health, fruit baskets for instance can be lovely gifts filled with great tasting fruit and other healthy items.

Or maybe you want some super fresh oranges to put in your kid's Christmas stockings. Your chances of finding these in your local grocery store range somewhere between slim and none.

If you have a creative mind and plenty of time, you can also create your own gift basket and either deliver it by hand or ship it to the intended recipient.

There are few people that will not enjoy the pleasures of fresh fruit and for those that are trying to watch their weight or are concerned about their health a fruit basket is a thoughtful way to send a gift.