Image by Swamibu via Flickr Tangerines were first cultivated in ancient China over three thousand years ago. They are one of the world's oldest hybrid fruits, a cross between a mandarin orange and a bitter orange. In the early days, tangerines were prized for their unique taste and the fact…

When considering the idea of healthy snacking, incorporating grapefruit calories into your diet can provide your body with a natural energy boost. The grapefruit is one of the lowest calorie, high nutrition foods that a person can consume, which makes it a great choice for a snack or as part…

We owe Florida for these delicious citrus fruits. Whether you grab them on the go, eat them as a refreshing snack, or add them for a splash of color in your salad, tangerines are a delicious juicy choice. These citrus fruits are a smaller variety of the Mandarin orange. They…

Once you have all the nutritional facts about grapefruit you need to decide how you are going to apply them to your own life. It may mean adding a half a grapefruit to your morning bowl of cereal or replacing orange or apple juice with grapefruit juice. Before you determine…

Image via Wikipedia If the only way you have ever consumed grapefruit was by itself in the morning or perhaps as a glass of juice before rushing off to work, then you are truly missing out. The humble but healthy and vitamin packed grapefruit has come out of its shell…

Grapefruit essential oil can be used for many ailments. It has properties attributed to subduing stress as well as aiding in disinfection andante septic, stimulating the lymphatic system, cleansing toxins from the body as a diuretic and also helping with anti depression. The grapefruit essential oil is extracted from the…

Recent studies have shown that eating red grapefruit can actually fight heart disease. Also, those who already have heart disease can eat red grapefruit to reduce cholesterol and triglycerides. It has been proven many times that the leading cause of heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease.…

Image by ♥ he@rt ♥ via Flickr America has always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with the grapefruit. When it was first arrived in Florida in 1823, locals didn't want anything to do with it. They preferred their sweet oranges to the sour taste of this new exotic…

Companies can waste a lot of money and man hours sending out corporate gifts, yet sending gifts to clients and vendors is an important part of building business relationships that have a huge impact on your business. Fruit delivery is a great way to keep building those relationships without using…

Image by grand grrl via Flickr Whether you know it or not, there's a good chance you have come in contact with satsuma tangerines. Often enjoyed during the holiday season, the satsuma is one of the most popular varieties of tangerine available. It's also one of the most easily-identifiable mandarin…