When it comes to citrus fruits, navel oranges are some of the most in demand variety. What make naval oranges standout among other variety of citrus fruits? This type of citrus fruit is rich is vitamin C, B, A, folic acid and traces of potassium, calcium, copper, iron and manganese that are essential for good health. Medium size naval oranges contain around 130% daily value of vitamin C. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, plays a vital role in warding off certain types of diseases. Studies show that people who are deficient in Vitamin C often suffer from a…
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Continue ReadingThe history of Texas grapefruit is more like a peach – a little bit on the fuzzy side. The origins of the grapefruit were not well known and in some cases inferences had to be made as to how a particular type of grapefruit was brought to different countries, including the United States. This is because almost all citrus fruits originated in China, except for the grapefruit, which is thought to be a hybrid between an orange and a pummelo. Texas grapefruit came to Texas by the way of seeds. Spanish settlers most likely brought the seeds with them from…
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Continue ReadingA lot of people feel that the best way to eat is to do so seasonally. Dieticians will tell you that certain fruits or vegetables are available during differing months because they are better for the body during those months. For example, in the hot summer months you often find juicier fruits and veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers and watermelons are in season that can help hydrate and refresh. In winter a lot of heartier items like greens and squash are in season. So where does Texas grapefruit stand in seasonal produce? Luckily for those who love the bright red flesh…
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Grapefruit is an excellent, low-calorie choice for weight watchers and gourmets alike. Calories in grapefruit are low, but flavor and nutrition is high. This subtropical fruit is highly versatile. The fruit and its juice both have several nutrients essential for good health, and the entire fruit is useful in dishes ranging from salads to condiments to dessert. It can be used in recipes,calling for other citrus, and baked into crisps like berries or apples. Of course, adding pork or cheese to grapefruit will up the calorie count, but a simple salad with greens and mango or carrot will fit within…
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Continue ReadingFor a fruit bursting with exotic flavor and antioxidants, the lean number of calories in grapefruit will help keep you lean, too. Grapefruit varieties are quite diverse in terms of color and flavor, from slightly bitter to a mix of tart and sweet. Red, pink, and white flesh is common in grapefruit, and all three varieties are readily available year round. Outer skin is almost always yellow, but some have a pinkish blush. Pale skin does not equal pale flesh, so the label or shelf tag will usually indicate the variety and internal flesh color. The sweet Ruby Red variation,…
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Continue ReadingIf you have oily skin, or if your skin looks dull after you wash it no matter what you wash it with, a grapefruit toner is an easy and cheap way to get a natural healthy glow and restore the balance of your skin. Homemade beauty products are great for skin, and homemade products that use fresh grapefruit juice can fight aging as well as some expensive store products. Grapefruit juice is full of antioxidants, which fight free radicals on the surface of the skin as well as inside your body. Free radicals can make fine lines and wrinkles worse…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit is a newer addition to the citrus family. Other citrus fruit such as oranges and tangerines were the first to be introduced to the citrus family. The grapefruit is a sort of a crossbred between the orange and the pomelo. This is because the grapefruit is large in size like a pomelo but the outside of the grapefruit looks like an orange. The name, grapefruit, was named after clusters like grapes. Grapefruits are found in three colors: red grapefruit, white grapefruit and pink grapefruit. Most grapefruits are approximately four to six inches diameter. One of the great health benefits…
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Continue ReadingRuby red grapefruit is fairly new to the citrus family. Created by cross pollinating various other citrus fruit the ruby red grapefruit came about in the mid 1800s but it did not become very popular in the United States until the 1900s. The name for grapefruit came about because of the nature of how the fruit grows on the tree. These large fruit grow in clusters similar to grapes, in groupings of 10 to 20 fruit, but this varies greatly. At first it was only grown as a decorative tree in Florida but then in the late 1800s the commercial…
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Continue ReadingThe low amount of calories in grapefruit mean that it can be used in recipes without ruining your diet. From dinner salads with prawns or avocado, fruit salads with raspberries or apples, grapefruit adds flavor without fat. A simple salad with greens and mango or carrot will fit within anyone's diet. Milder fish like tilapia may be overwhelmed by the strong flavor, but fish like salmon respond to grapefruit beautifully. The sweeter varieties can be used in desserts or with more bitter greens like endive, but less sweet varieties should be paired with a butterhead lettuce like Bibb or corn…
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Continue ReadingThe title of this article may seem too good to be true for many. Avoiding high medical costs with something like grapefruit pectin? How can that possibly be so? With doctor and prescription bills rising by the second, it is important to cut down on these costs. And with how inexpensive grapefruit is, using grapefruit pectin to reduce these costs is easy, cheap and may even be fun if you are a grapefruit lover. There are so many health benefits to grapefruit pectin that using it daily can help avoid lots of health conditions that can lead to health problems.…