Image by Swamibu via Flickr Though they are often dismissed as just another variety of orange, tangerines provide a number of unique health benefits. Not only do they contain more Vitamin C and fiber than the average orange, but they also offer a number of healthy compounds. In this article…

Image via Wikipedia Grapefruit, vinegar, and other common household items are very effective cleaners. If you want to save money and reduce your carbon footprint, not to mention using fewer caustic chemicals around your home, you can make your own cleaning solutions at home. It's very easy to make natural…

Owing to its taste, texture and nutritional value, ruby red grapefruit is one of the most popular members of the citrus family. However, before you put this fruit into your gift baskets, there are a few things that you need to look into allergies, food preferences, interaction with medications, cost…

Are you sick of the quick fix diet pills and silly promotions of drugs that will make you skinny in a few days? You know the ones that make you all shaky and moody but suppress your diet and make you nauseas at the same time. Stop putting chemicals in…

While Florida oranges are a staple across the United States of America, and in reality, around the globe, the vast majority of American's do not know the story of how this delicious and nutrient rich super-food originally made its way into the state. As the story goes, Spanish explorer Ponce…

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…

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…

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…

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…