Image via Wikipedia In Texas, a few different rootstocks are available for citrus growers, and depending on the conditions where the Texas citrus grower is producing oranges or grapefruits, one rootstock may be preferable to another. Of course, the sour orange rootstock is the most common Texas citrus rootstock for…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia While there is some difference of opinion on the benefits of red grapefruit as a dietary aide, most nutritional experts agree the fruit contains fat-burning enzymes that not only help a person lose weight but will also allow someone at normal weight to maintain their weight. For…
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Continue ReadingHave you ever heard of the profound power that grapefruit nutrition can have on your body from the inside out? Well, you have come to the right place, as many of people are reaping the benefits that grapefruits can provide simply by having a delicious glass of fresh grapefruit juice…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia Eating fruit rinds is more appetizing than it sounds. There are a many citrus fruits whose peels provide a myriad of health benefits. Oranges, grapefruits, tangerines and lemons are just a few of the citrus fruits whose peels can be used in cooking and in making beverages.…
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Continue ReadingIt's never too late to get fit and get healthy, and grapefruit can help. You can start immediately. Most people put off starting a new healthy diet because they think that in order to eat better it's necessary to totally change the way that they live their lives and the…
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Continue ReadingWe lose a lot of things when we get sick. Not only will we spend money on medicine, we also lose a lot of productive hours at work and at home. Fortunately, most types of ailments can be prevented by eating the right kinds of food and having a healthy…
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Continue ReadingIf you are into grapefruits, you are pretty lucky. Do you know that the state of Texas send grapefruit out into different grocery stores? It may be at your local store which it doesn't hurt to ask the manager about it. If you need some fresh supply of grapefruit, try…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia It took a long time for the grapefruit to make it in America. One of the newest additions to the citrus fruit family, the grapefruit, arrived in Florida in 1823. But unfortunately, the Sunshine State had already adopted the orange as its favorite fruit. Over the next…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit compote is a delicious warm breakfast treat that can also be eaten as dessert. It's wonderful when spread on toast, waffles or pancakes and has a lower sugar content than many jams and jellies. Compote is a universal dish that can be found in almost every culture around the…
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Continue ReadingEating Ruby Red grapefruit has been proven to help people fight off more than just colds and the flu. The Vitamin C in grapefruit, like the Vitamin C in oranges and other citrus fruits, can help boost your immune system and help your body fight off colds, viruses and the…