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Most people think of the navel orange as a fruit that is native to Florida, and while it is common knowledge that most oranges comes from Florida, at least for the east coast, there are other places that grow them as well. Texas has a substantial market for the navel orange in addition to Florida and California. In fact, the market variations allow the navel orange to be available for consumers throughout most of the year with only June, July, August and December showing a lack of availability for the navel orange. However, because there are growers and cultivators that…

Image via Wikipedia Navel oranges are the most well known oranges in the US. Most of the time the oranges that you give your family, or ate as a child, are navel oranges. They are easily accessible, are grown throughout the fall and winter, and have a very distinct shape and taste that make them easy to recognize. Navel oranges got their name because there is button shaped indentation on the end of the fruit that looks like the human navel. This indentation is caused by a unique property of the fruit which causes a “twin” orange to grow inside…

When you know all the benefits you can derive from grapefruit oil you will be more receptive to choosing products that include this particular essential oil. If you want to do the most for your body, you need to learn to be a label reader. Developing the habit of choosing products that include grapefruit oil is the first step in making improvements in all areas of your general health. While you can certainly buy pure grapefruit oil, it is just as easy–and sometimes less expensive–to choose products that include grapefruit oil. An essential oil that has so many different uses…

Image via Wikipedia Though they have been around for thousands of years, the orange was considered a delicacy before the 20th century. It was not until fresh fruit could be reliably transported that the orange became one of the world's most popular fruits, along with the grapefruit. According to the latest numbers, the orange is the third most eaten fruit on earth, after the tomato and the banana. As an extra added bonus, the orange also has an interesting history. Its fate and future popularity was inextricably bound to the age of exploration, which began in the 15th century. Since…

Grapefruit cake is a wonderful treat and is perfect for birthday parties, holiday parties, weddings and other occasions. But many people don't even try to make their own cake at home because they think it's too hard. It's not. Baking your own grapefruit cake is as easy as mixing up a cake mix and using grapefruit juice instead of water. Most bakers won't tell you this but very few cakes come out perfect directly from the oven. Cakes are prone to a wide range of problems, all of which are fixable if you just know the tricks that pro bakers…

Americans are not getting enough fiber in their diets, according to a recent report. The average person needs at least 20 gram of fiber to aid digestion. Because most fiber is insoluble, it absorbs water as it moves through the digestive tract and promotes regular bowel movements. In other words, it helps you go to the toilet, number two. Why is this important? Fiber is a carbohydrate that cannot be digested by our bodies. It is found in plant foods, whole grains, beans, and nuts. Because they are often low in calories, fat and cholesterol, fruits and vegetables are the…

It is important to always have the most current nutritional facts about grapefruit. Research studies change frequently as new information is discovered, so you need to make sure you always know the most current nutritional facts about grapefruit. This is especially important for those who may be on medications or have health conditions that may prevent them from consuming grapefruit or other fruits. Information changes routinely, so what you may have heard even yesterday may not be up to date tomorrow. For instance, it is highly possible science may discover they were wrong to tell people who were taking statins…

Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that has been used for many years to aid in weight loss. However, many people do not realize there are many health benefits they can derive from grapefruit peel as well. You can use grapefruit peel either fresh or dried for many different things that you would not even consider. Grapefruit peel contains pectin, an ingredient that is known to lower cholesterol. Grapefruit peel also contains fiber which adds to its healthy qualities. You can also use grapefruit peel to flavor soft drinks, candy, jams and tea. The consumption of pectin will allow you to…