The history of the tangerine can be traced back three thousand years to ancient China. This sweet and tangy fruit is a cross between the famous mandarin and the bitter orange. Though exact dates are difficult to nail down, we do know that they were named after Tangier, Morocco, which…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit, or Citrus Paradis, is a highly nutritious citrus fruit that became popular in the 1900s and is now very common in grocery stores and produce markets alike. Most commonly found in the United States of America is the ruby red grapefruit. Although it is possible to find this fruit…
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Continue ReadingLet's play a quick word association game. When we say the word “grapefruit,” what do you think of? Odds are words like “breakfast,” “diet,” and “weight loss” sprang immediately to mind. But why do almost all of us think of the grapefruit as a diet food that is often consumed…
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Continue ReadingTexas grapefruit is known around the world for its unique colors and tangy flavor. Texas is home to several types of grapefruit that you can only get in Texas like the Rio Star and the Ruby Sweet. These particular types of grapefruit are highly prized, and are the result of…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit peel possesses aromatherapy qualities which often are in the form of grapefruit essential oil. Grapefruit essential oil is produced by cold pressing grapefruit peel from trees that are native to Brazil, Israel and California. Two of the most important facts about the grapefruit peel essential oil is it does…
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Continue ReadingThere are so many great health benefits to grapefruit fiber that it seems impossible that anyone would say not to incorporating more of it into their daily food intake. Most people, once they learn how wonderful and beneficial grapefruit fiber can be, want to get lots into their diet. However,…
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Type 2 diabetes is America’s fastest-growing disease. Unlike type 1 diabetes, this version is often preventable. Though some folks are at a higher risk due to heredity, most new cases are the result of unhealthy eating habits. About 80 percent of patients are obese and millions more are overweight. What…
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Continue ReadingOne of the most popular fruits is the navel orange. Perhaps it is because of its larger size compared to other varieties of oranges or because the navel orange is usually seedless. The navel orange is well known for its size and the fact that it has what appears to…
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Continue ReadingImage by Anders Lennver via Flickr Honeybell oranges, also referred to as Minneola Tangelos, are not just like any other oranges; they possess a distinct size, shape, taste, color and consistency all their own. The location for which the honeybell oranges are known to grow is also specific to their…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit and other fruits and vegetables can do amazing things for your skin. Did you know that you have everything you need to get beautiful skin right in your kitchen? It's true. You don't need to spend hundreds of dollars on fancy face creams and other skin care products to…