There are a lot of ways for the average person to get more grapefruit pectin into your diet. There is the actual grapefruit itself, pills and even powders that can give you a daily boost of grapefruit pectin. Of course, before you decide to get more grapefruit pectin into your…
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Many people have the need to know the nutritional facts of grapefruit before they will consider adding it to their diets. This doesn't mean they are hesitant about eating it, but they want to be sure it holds nutritional value. Those people who choose to eat healthy foods will want…
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Image by Billie Hara via Flickr A shipment of fresh fruit makes a great gift for almost any occasion. For birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or just to say thanks, fruit baskets have something in them for everyone. They are also inexpensive and can be shipped most months of the year. In…
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Image by Stefanvds(.com) via Flickr The first American grapefruit crops were planted in Florida in 1823. And though the climate and soil were perfect for the new fruit, the grapefruit was not a hit in the Sunshine State. One reason for the chilly reception was that the orange had come…
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When planning for a successful corporate event there are always many challenges. One of these is coming up with exciting and unique items to include in the gift that will be handed out at the affair. One of the all time favorites is a box or basket of all things…
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While many people may know of some of the benefits of grapefruit and even grapefruit peel, they may be unaware there are benefits that extend beyond that of the body's physical well being–or even within the body's physical state. It is rather interesting to read articles on grapefruit peel and…
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Grapefruit pectin is a type of fiber. This is the easiest way to describe what grapefruit pectin is. Since everyone is always saying that you should get more fiber in your diet, grapefruit pectin is a great way to do that. However, most people do not realize that you can…
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You drive out the driveway and as if on auto-pilot, navigate to your local grocery store to get your supplies for the week or perhaps the next few days. You bag your vegetables and then your fruit. You then wander the aisles looking for treats and then finally reach the…
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While everyone is aware that citrus fruits of all varieties are high in vitamin C, red grapefruit like tomatoes is very high in lycopene which experts believe helps it protect the body against colon and lung cancer. The red grapefruit variety reduces the enzymes that trigger these cancers and thus…
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If you are looking to experience some of the most unique and juicy Florida oranges available, you have to try the Valencia oranges grown at Indian River, Florida. Indeed, these sweetest of the sweet oranges are available much of the year, from February through October, with the majority crop ripening…