Image by zaveqna via Flickr Buying fruit online is a fairly new option for fruit lovers in the United States. Fruit can often be purchased in either baskets or trays. Why buy online? Really, it doesn't seem like a natural pairing…perishable foods sent through the mail? But online fruit companies…
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Like many other fruits in the citrus family such as oranges and grapefruit, tangerines offer a number of health benefits. The natural oils of these fruits are often sold as extracts in creams, tonics, ointments and vaporizers. Tangerine oils in particular have become a popular seller as consumers are starting…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia Ruby Red grapefruit was discovered in 1929 on a small farm in South Texas. We say discovered because the Ruby is actually a natural mutation. Fortunately, it is one of the few mutations more successful than its predecessor. Why is this? Well, it all comes down to…
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There are literally thousands of old wives tales and folk remedies that have been passed on through the ages. These old remedies can be about anything from a cure to make mosquito bites stop itching to helping diabetics be healthier. It is this later one that is the focus here,…
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Continue ReadingThis year make holiday shopping easy and order Texas grapefruit for your friends and family, clients, vendors, and anyone that you want to give gifts to. Delicious Texas grapefruit and oranges are gifts that are great for everyone from your postal delivery person to your cousins. Healthy and tasty citrus…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia Everyone knows they grow oranges in Florida. Any number of orange juice cartons advertise Florida orange juice, and many brands even include the state in their name. California and Texas citrus growers, however, shouldn't be without credit for their orange production. After all, along with Florida, these…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia Sometimes it can be difficult to get your family to eat healthy even when they agree that everyone needs to eat healthier foods. In order to keep your family eating healthy you may need to convince them that healthy food can taste great too. Making some of…
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Not only are they sweet and delicious, but tangerines make for a very healthy snack. Like most fruits, tangerines provide a nutritious alternative to packaged and processed foods, and they’re easy to eat with less mess than a bag of potato chips. But why are they so healthy, you ask?…
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Continue ReadingAll great admen have a knack for neologizing, or making up new words to describe something they want to sell the public. One of their most successful creations in recent memory is the word super food, which was first used in the food and beverage industry in 2005. Nearly a…
