If somebody were to ask you what first pops into your mind when they say the word 'fiber' you may say a lot of things. Perhaps wheat, bread, or other carbohydrates come to mind. Very rarely, if ever, would someone say grapefruit or grapefruit fiber. Why is it that grapefruit…

If you like grapefruit and need to loose a few pounds you should try grapefruit weight loss programs such as the grapefruit diet, Hollywood diet, Mayo diet or the Aktins grapefruit weight loss plan. Grapefruit weight loss plans can be traced as far back as the 1930s, although no one…

Image by Darwin Bell via Flickr The grapefruit is one of the newest additions to the citrus family of fruits. It was first documented on the island of Barbados in 1750. Years later, researchers discovered that the fruit had actually originated in Jamaica. A cross between an Indonesian pomelo and…

Texas grapefruit stands alone when it comes to grapefruit because in Texas years of work have gone into the cultivation of the best ruby red grapefruit that can be found anywhere. Originally in Texas white and pink grapefruits were grown, but in the 1920s farmers started noticing new red varieties…

You have probably heard that navel oranges have things like Vitamin C or folic acid in them. But do you know the exact amount? Do you know how much is in a serving? If you do not know the answers to these questions, then you may not be getting as…

Whether you prefer the pink or the white variety, this citrus fruit will still provide a wide range of grapefruit nutrition for your body. Grapefruits are packed with a tangy and sweet flavor that is both refreshing and invigorating. In addition to its delicious taste, consuming grapefruits can provide many…

The production of the ruby red grapefruit, also known as the Redblush, the ruby, Shary Red, Curry Red, Fowcett Red, Red Radiance and the Webb Grapefruit, has become a huge citrus enterprise in the United States of America. Buy 1950 more than 75% of Florida's production of grapefruit was of…

Extracted from the rinds or peels of fresh fruit, essential oils are widely used in aromatherapy. According to many users and some medical professionals they may have numerous health benefits. Although not as popular as oils that are extracted from oranges, grapefruit essential oils are a profitable niche industry in…

Image via Wikipedia Farmers have been growing oranges in Texas for more than a century now. The famous fruit arrived in the Lone Star State at the end of the nineteenth century. And although they are not a top orange producer, Texas oranges are some of the most sought after…

It is certainly something everyone wants to do: maintain healthy skin. Sometimes finding the right product can be the biggest challenge of all. With so many different products on the market, how does a person decide which products are best for their particular skin type? Indeed, how do you decide…