The art of picking the perfect produce has been the subject of much discussion, debate, and even fighting over the years. Everyone seems to think they have the perfect formula for finding the perfect fruits and vegetables. This is true of navel oranges, especially. The reason is because the fruit…

Next time you go to happy hour with your friends you should encourage that not only everyone drink responsibly, but that the drink healthily! Yes, you read that correctly, cheers to something a bit healthier then your typical drink by opting for a grapefruit drink over other mixers. Why? Well,…

If you're starting a new healthy diet but don't want to give up all the foods you love you can use grapefruit and other citrus fruits to give your favorite recipes a healthy makeover. When people switch the way they eat it's usually because they have to for health reasons,…

This image was selected as a picture of the week on the Farsi Wikipedia for the 22nd week, 2011. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) With the amount of money Americans spend on diets, you'd expect us all to be Olympians. We shell out a mind-boggling $20 billion on diet books, drugs, and…

There are some really odd-named products out on the market. Even produce has some crazy-sounding names (rutabaga, anyone?). Amongst those funny names are navel oranges. As a child, many people wondered how navel oranges got their name. The problem is, very few people can actually say that they know how…

Image via Wikipedia Grapefruit is a well kept chef's secret, but nearly every gourmet chef uses grapefruit frequently to add flavor and to provide balance to both savory and sweet dishes. Appearing in everything from main course dishes to amazing beverages grapefruit is used daily by chefs around the world.…

Though citrus is often thought to be a summer fruit, the truth is that many types of citrus from grapefruit to oranges are available nearly year round. The different types of oranges are available in different seasons. Some of these, like blood oranges, are a very short season. If you…

Image via Wikipedia America has a problem with food. For years, the US has held the dubious distinction of being named the fattest nation on earth. But labels are one thing, health risks are another. Obesity is now the number one cause of preventable death in America, just ahead of…

Everyone loves the convenience of using pre-made cleaning wipes to clean kitchens, bathrooms, and windows. But those wipes can be very expensive, and they usually use chemical based cleaners that some people don't want to use in their homes. If you have pets or small kids or you just want…