How you ever heard of the Grapefruit Diet? The chances are you have. Grapefruit weight loss has been around since at least the 1930s when this diet became part of popular culture as a quick weight loss regime also known as the Hollywood Diet or the Mayo Diet. For those…

This holiday season lessen your stress by using fruit delivery to make sure the house is stocked with all the citrus fruit you will need to create delicious holiday treats. Citrus fruit is in high demand during the holidays because so many people are baking, cooking big meals, and entertaining…

Image by Calvert Cafe & Catering via Flickr Gift baskets are the perfect gift for any occasion but they don't have to be generic. You can pick fruit gift baskets that have special kinds of fruit based on the preferences of the person receiving the basket, or you can choose…

If you are at risk for heart disease, there could be several reasons why. It could be hereditary, and have nothing to do with your diet, weight or any other factors that are usually an indicator of heart disease or being at risk for it. Others have to do with…

While every citrus fruit has a variety of healthy qualities, some of the nutritional facts about grapefruit might make you think this particular fruit is even higher on the scale. For instance, grapefruit contains antioxidants with cancer-fighting properties, something that is unique and not present in all of the citrus…

Image by quinn.anya via Flickr As many are already aware, one of the best times to give fruit gifts is during the holiday season. Why? Well, it's in the late fall through the winter months that so many grapefruits and oranges are available fresh, and there are any number of…

Most nutritionists want you to lower your cholesterol, unless it is already at a great level. But lets face it – most diets today are quite high in cholesterol. In todays busy society, fast and convenient foods are what the masses use to eat. Unfortunately, a lot of these foods…

Image by Muffet via Flickr Unlike other forms of citrus fruits, the grapefruit has a lovehate relationship with consumers. While many love the tangy flavor it offers, others find it to be too bitter for their enjoyment. But perhaps that is because they haven't found the right grapefruit for them.…

The grapefruit is a relative babe in the citrus family of fruit. Relatives like the orange and the pomelo can trace their history back thousands of years, but the grapefruit is only around three hundred years old. First documented on the island of Barbados in 1750, botanists believe that the…