Most doctors recommend oranges to their patients because these fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals that are good for the body. Studies show that oranges, especially navel oranges, contain large amounts of Vitamin C and B complex that help tamper the body’s resistance against diseases. Navel oranges also contain…
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Continue ReadingImage by wester via Flickr First documented by a Welsh explorer in 1750 on the island of Barbados, the modern grapefruit has a number of appealing varieties. The three basic grapefruit colors are white, pink and red. But for centuries the only grapefruits were white grapefruits. What happened? Though we…
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Continue ReadingWhen you are looking for a product that will provides overall health benefits, you certainly don't want to overlook grapefruit oil. While most essential oils are designed for external uses–even have minimal benefits, designed for only specific problematic areas–grapefruit oil boasts of many different benefits. In fact, the benefits of…
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Continue ReadingLike most types of citrus fruits, navel oranges contain healthy nutrients that can help promote good health especially among children. As parents, we should encourage our kids to eat this type of fruit on a daily basis to stay healthy and strong. Studies show that this type of fruit can…
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Continue ReadingYou don't have to be Emily Post to know that when someone does you a favor you should express gratitude, in one way or another. For a little favor, the words alone may suffice. But when someone really goes above and beyond the call of duty, you really should buy…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit is a tasty snack and a very healthy addition to your daily diet, but it can also be used to help cure many common ailments. Having fresh grapefruit juice on hand is a great way to solve a lot of small health problems at home without having to pay…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia The red grapefruit is a citrus fruit and as such possesses many different nutritional qualities. For instance, it possesses an enormous amount of vitamin C which is important for warding off the common cold among other common maladies. Of course, the antioxidant values make red grapefruit a…
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Continue ReadingAmerica is the world leader in grapefruit production with over one-third of the annual output. But the exotic island fruit almost didn't make it in New World. In fact, it was a veritable flop when it first arrived. Brought to Florida in 1823 by a Spanish count, the grapefruit was…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia It may be apparent at first glance that oranges and tangerines are very similar specimens. After all, both are orange or red in color, have a peel, offer similar flavors, and serve up nearly identical nutritional values. Nevertheless, there are several ways in which they are different,…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia The grapefruit came to Texas at the end of the 19th century. At the time, farmers in the Lone Star State were desperate for a new agricultural crop. Cattle and cotton was king, but there was a decided dearth or fruit and vegetable crops. But even so,…