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During a pandemic, the benefits of having your fruit delivered right to you have become obvious – it saves you from exposure to COVID-19. But having your fruit (like grapefruit!) delivered instead of going to your local grocers to pick it up offers many more advantages than just avoiding contact with the virus. Did You Know… The so-called “grapefruit diet” is a fad diet that’s been around since the 1930s. Most versions call for having a serving of grapefruit or grapefruit juice before every meal in the belief that the enzymes in grapefruit and grapefruit juice benefits fat-burning ability. This…

You’ve probably enjoyed navel oranges from childhood on up, but there are a lot of interesting facts about this citrus powerhouse you may not know. Read on for answers to some frequently asked questions about the classic navel orange: What is a navel orange? Navel oranges belong to the citrus family. They are a winter variety that grows on evergreen trees that can reach over six meters in height. They are also known as the Washington Navel Orange, Riverside Navel Orange, and Bahia Navel Orange. There are over fifty different varieties of navel orange. Navel oranges are predominately favored for…

Is there any truth to the old wives’ tale that eating grapefruit can make you fall asleep? Grapefruit benefits are many – it’s refreshing, it’s low in calories and it’s full of fiber to keep hunger at bay while you snooze. Compared to other, less-healthy late-night snacks, grapefruit is good for you (especially if you’re watching your weight). But how does it stack up as a sleep aid? Let’s find out: Is grapefruit a good before-bed snack? Conventional wisdom says that eating before bed causes weight gain because your metabolism slows down when you fall asleep. This causes any undigested calories…

What is a honeybell? Even the name sounds beautiful, calling to mind an image of a sweet, golden bell. But you can actually eat these bells – and not only are they good as they sound, they’re good for you, too! Read on for the answers to top five frequently asked questions about this rare, delightful fruit: What is a honeybell orange? Also known as “tangelos,” honeybell oranges aren’t oranges at all, but a cross between a sweet Dancy tangerine and a juicy grapefruit. The word “tangelo” comes from a blending of the words “tangerine” and “pomelo” (pomelos are the…

It’s round, orange, sweet, nutritious and has a fresh, citrusy scent. It’s an orange! No, wait…it’s a tangerine! Well, which is it?? It can be easy to confuse a tangerine fruit for an orange at first glance, but on closer examination these two fruits (while closely related) actually have several key differences. While both are members of the citrus family and look similar to one another, they are actually two different species of fruit. The difference between orange and tangerine begins with their origins. Where Tangerines and Oranges Come From Some people refer to a tangerine as a “tangerine orange”…

The title of this article is actually a trick question, because true tangerines are not, in fact, seedless. There are many varieties of tangerines and related citrus fruits that are often marketed as tangerines, but are not true tangerines. “Halo tangerines,” for example, refer not to a true tangor but a specific brand of mandarin, while a “satsuma tangerine” actually refers to a Japanese variety of mandarin. Tangerine fruit is a small citrus fruit that is a variety of the mandarin orange. While some people refer to this orange-colored fruit as a “tangerine orange” due to their similarity in appearance,…

What is a navel orange? Only one of the most popular fruits in the world! Maybe it’s their sweet, tangy flavor which brightens up a gray winter day (navel orange season is November through early May, which is why the navel oranges is also known as a “winter orange”). Maybe it’s because the answer is “no” to the question, “do navel oranges have seeds?” Maybe it’s due to their extreme “snackability” (navel oranges are juicy without being messy, and easy to peel). Or maybe it’s all of the above! There are a number of varieties of navel orange (including the…

Navel oranges and honeybell oranges are both citrus fruits, but what distinguishes one from the other? Both are winter fruits (though the honeybell’s season is shorter than navel orange season), both have orange peels and both taste fantastic, there are a lot of differences as well. Here’s a quick rundown: What is a Navel Orange? The navel orange actually grows a second “twin” fruit opposite its stem. The second fruit remains underdeveloped, but from the outside, it resembles a human navel—hence the name. Navels are part of the winter citrus family. They peel easily and are one of the world’s…