When looking for a new snack to add to your diet that is both healthy and delicious, think fruit; but more importantly think grapefruit nutrition and how much you can benefit from this form of citrus. The value found in grapefruit nutrition is remarkable. They contain pectin which is an…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia Essential fruit oils are some of the most popular natural supplements on the market today. The reason for this is simple: they are good for you. They are also affordable, especially the essential oils of citrus fruits. As you may know, the US has an enormous citrus…
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Continue ReadingLong before diets became de rigueur in America, people were eating grapefruit to shed pounds. The so-called grapefruit diet, also known as the Hollywood Diet, was one of the first fad diets. Its history can be traced back to the 1930s, shortly after the fruit became popular in America. The…
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The grapefruit is one of the great American success stories. First cultivated in Florida in 1823, the exotic island fruit was an unmitigated flop in the US, at least at the start. Locals did not care for its sour taste or the fact that it was not a hand fruit,…
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Continue ReadingYour favorite grapefruit drink has more nutritional value then you probably think. Did you know that not only does grapefruit act as an excellent source of vitamin C, but it also supplies a significant portion of your vitamins A, B complex, E and K. You will also be getting folic…
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Continue ReadingImage by Isle Concierge via Flickr Choosing the right gift baskets for your friends and family, clients, colleagues and business associates is generally pretty easy. Everyone loves to get baskets of delicious citrus fruit and other treats, and since gift basket goodies are easily shared they are perfect gifts for…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia Grapefruit juice can help your kids stay healthy and cool this summer. Summer is coming, and with it comes the challenge of finding beverages that you can give your kids which will keep them hydrated without packing them full of sugar or preservatives. Sugary drinks will end…
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There are numerous benefits to eating Texas grapefruit. Some of these Texas grapefruit benefits might already be well-known to you. The most commonly known benefit is Vitamin C. This vitamin is essential for good health and can really help stave off illness like head colds. But there are so many…
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Continue ReadingChristmas is the best time of the year to show out friends and family members that we care. No, you do not need to put a large hole in your bank account just to show them how much you care. Although spending a lot of money may be good for…
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Continue ReadingFlorida oranges are delicious enough to be eaten, but the juice is so savory that companies look to them to turn their juice from bland to wow. About 90 percent of all oranges grown in Florida will end up in juices over the year. One of the main companies that…