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Image via Wikipedia In Texas, a few different rootstocks are available for citrus growers, and depending on the conditions where the Texas citrus grower is producing oranges or grapefruits, one rootstock may be preferable to another. Of course, the sour orange rootstock is the most common Texas citrus rootstock for any number of reasons, but there are others. Knowing the characteristics of the available rootstocks goes a long way in understanding why a grower may prefer one over another one. Swingle citrumelo is a rootstock known for yielding high volumes of fruit, and it is a very capable rootstock for…

Image via Wikipedia While there is some difference of opinion on the benefits of red grapefruit as a dietary aide, most nutritional experts agree the fruit contains fat-burning enzymes that not only help a person lose weight but will also allow someone at normal weight to maintain their weight. For many years people have followed the grapefruit diet which consists of consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice at every meal. Manufacturers of diet supplements have even developed a capsule for those people who are averse to eating red grapefruit in its natural form. In spite of the disbelief many people have…

Image via Wikipedia Eating fruit rinds is more appetizing than it sounds. There are a many citrus fruits whose peels provide a myriad of health benefits. Oranges, grapefruits, tangerines and lemons are just a few of the citrus fruits whose peels can be used in cooking and in making beverages. In this article we are going to talk about tangerine rinds and how and why people consume them. Tangerines are famous for their loose skins and the fact that they are easy to peel. But strange as it may sound, many folks don't dispose of the peels. Rather, they save…

It's never too late to get fit and get healthy, and grapefruit can help. You can start immediately. Most people put off starting a new healthy diet because they think that in order to eat better it's necessary to totally change the way that they live their lives and the way that they eat, but that's not true. Small choices, if you make them everyday, can add up to a healthy lifestyle that will keep you fit and feeling great. For example, instead of choosing to have a doughnut or bagel for breakfast choose to have a grapefruit instead. Grapefruits…

We lose a lot of things when we get sick. Not only will we spend money on medicine, we also lose a lot of productive hours at work and at home. Fortunately, most types of ailments can be prevented by eating the right kinds of food and having a healthy lifestyle. Eating plenty of fresh fruits such as grapefruit can do a lot of good to the body so if you want to help your loved ones stay healthy, you should ship grapefruit to them regularly. You may ship grapefruit to them in fresh, canned or frozen forms. Fresh grapefruit…

Image via Wikipedia It took a long time for the grapefruit to make it in America. One of the newest additions to the citrus fruit family, the grapefruit, arrived in Florida in 1823. But unfortunately, the Sunshine State had already adopted the orange as its favorite fruit. Over the next few years, small grapefruit crops were planted in Florida, but the fruit was little more than a novelty. In fact, many people complained that it was simply too sour. Perhaps this was because they had become accustomed to the sweet flavor of the orange. At the time, all grapefruits were…

Grapefruit compote is a delicious warm breakfast treat that can also be eaten as dessert. It's wonderful when spread on toast, waffles or pancakes and has a lower sugar content than many jams and jellies. Compote is a universal dish that can be found in almost every culture around the world. In countries where chocolate is rare desserts made of fruit boiled with sugar, which is essentially what compote is, are considered to be any everyday treat. Once you get the hang of making a compote you'll find yourself making them all the time because they are easy, delicious, and…

Eating Ruby Red grapefruit has been proven to help people fight off more than just colds and the flu. The Vitamin C in grapefruit, like the Vitamin C in oranges and other citrus fruits, can help boost your immune system and help your body fight off colds, viruses and the flu. But Ruby Red grapefruit can also help you body fight off more serious illnesses like high cholesterol and heart disease. Medical studies have shown that eating Ruby Red grapefruit at least once a day can dramatically lower your risk of developing heart disease and high cholesterol. If you already…

Image by zaveqna via Flickr The grapefruit is one of the most successful fruits in the history of the United States. Each year, more than one and half million tons are sent across the country and around the world. But the grapefruit was not always popular. In fact, when it first arrived on American shores, locals wanted nothing to do with it. The grapefruit came to Florida in 1823. At the time, the commercial orange industry had already been established. Still, some enterprising agriculturists believed that the grapefruit could be the crop of the future. They couldn't have been more…