Who would have ever thought that something from nature would be so confusing? We're not talking about gizmos and gadgets with computer chips, but fruit that grow on trees and has done so since time immemorial. Why then does everyone seem to have a different way of enjoying an apple,…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia Grapefruit is part of the citrus family but it hasn't been in circulation for as long as oranges have been. Whereas there are references to oranges dating back 4,000 years, the first time we ever heard about grapefruit was in 1750 when it was referred to as…
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Continue ReadingAt the start of the new millennium, government health officials set what they believed to be modest dietary goals for the American people. The guidelines were designed to combat the growing obesity problem, which some healthcare professionals feared could reach epidemic proportions. A decade later, most Americans are still struggling…
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Continue ReadingThere are two types of cholesterol, and grapefruit pectin is good to help lower the bad kind. Before we get into the benefits of grapefruit pectin on bad cholesterol, it is important to know exactly how cholesterol affects your body and why you only want the bad stuff to be…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia Gift baskets are one of the most popular gifts to give because they are generally inexpensive and can be customized to reflect the tastes and interests of the person that you're giving the gift basket to. Everyone lots to get a personalized gift, and gift baskets are…
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Continue ReadingAtherosclerosis is the medical term used to describe the hardening of the arteries. This condition is usually asymptomatic for years and many people have this condition but do not even know that they have it until they experience some major medical problems including ruptures and clotting on the arteries. Atherosclerosis…
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More and more, people are becoming concerned with waste. Landfills are filling up and pollution is an issue, making people more aware of just how much they throw away. Consumers are trying to find news ways to use things they would normally just throw away. For instance, instead of throwing…
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Continue ReadingGetting healthy is definitely one of the trendiest topics this day in age. Everyone is interested in getting fit to fit in. However, is a fit physique really the trendsetter in America? Currently, America's population as a whole, is extremely overweight. Obesity is a very dangerous state of living and…
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Continue ReadingImage by Stefanvds(.com) via Flickr If you've ever had a sour grapefruit before you know what its flavor can do. While they can be close to the tartness of a lemon, they can also reward you with being a sweet treat if you know how to look out for the…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia The holidays are going to be tight for many people this year, and finding gifts that are practical and affordable is important for people who are still feeling the effects of the rough economy. With millions of people still out of work practical gifts, like gourmet gift…