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  • High Fiber in the Texas Grapefruit

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    Image by exfordy via Flickr The Texas Grapefruit was first cultivated in 1893 and it one of the healthiest citrus fruits on earth. Perhaps that is why the grapefruit has long been a popular diet food. In this article we are going to take a look at one particular nutritional benefit of the Texas grapefruit. But before we begin, it is probably best to explain exactly what the Texas Grapefruit is. As we mentioned, it was first cultivated in the late 19th century. However, it would be another few decades before the first Texas grapefruit would arrive on the scene.…

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  • Daisy's first Ruby Red Grapefruit

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    One Sunday afternoon, Daisy was walking through the store with her mother. They were looking for fruit to buy when Daisy saw a curiously large and pinkish orange. “Mommy I want that orange”, said the little girl. “That is not an orange Daisy, that is a ruby red grapefruit”, her mother replied. “A what?” Daisy replied. “A ruby red grapefruit” her mother repeated. Struggling with the words, Daisy insisted “I want a ruby red grapefruit!” Throughout the rest of their time in the supermarket Daisy continued to practice her new vocabulary word, ruby red grapefruit and even constructed a little…

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  • Partying in Texas with Navel Orange Selections

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    No matter what kind of party you may be having adding some naval orange slices, peel or juice will spruce it up and turn it into a healthy concoction. There are so many ways you can turn a naval orange into a party selection: drinks, fruit salads, appetizers and much more. The selections are limited only by your imagination as a hostess. Even recipes you use every day will taste different if you add some navel orange peel or juice. There are very few people who do not enjoy the taste of fresh oranges, so your dishes will have immense…

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  • The Many Uses of Texas Oranges

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    Image via Wikipedia Though the orange is a popular hand fruit, about eighty percent of world production is used to make orange juice. The two major players in the orange juice market are the state of Florida and nation of Brazil. Between them they are responsible for about eighty-five percent of world orange and grapefruit juice production. But orange juice is not the only way producers sell the famous fruit. In this article we are going to examine the many uses of Texas oranges. The most common way to ship orange overseas is to package it as concentrated frozen orange…

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  • Grapefruit Benefits for All Ages

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    When a dietician or perhaps someone who loves natural or whole foods tries to tout grapefruit benefits, they often fall short in two categories–children and the elderly. It seems like most grapefruit benefits pamphlets or literature are geared towards adults, and often towards female adults. But grapefruit benefits can be had by all ages, as you will soon see. The grapefruit benefits are many. If you are diabetic, it can help control blood glucose by increasing the body’s sensitivity to it, therefore decreasing your risk of having a low blood sugar episode or contracting diabetes if you are only at…

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  • The Rise of Ruby Red Grapefruit

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    Image by zaveqna via Flickr Each year, American fruit farms ship millions of tons of grapefruit across the country and around the world. With over half of the market, the United States is easily the world leader in grapefruit sales. Florida, Texas, California and Arizona are the only U.S. states that ship grapefruit commercially. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that employs tens of thousands. But what few folks know is that the grapefruit almost didn't make it in America. That's right! When the grapefruit first came to Florida in 1823, the locals said it was simply too sour. It…

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  • Texas Grapefruit for Dessert

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    An image of Texas grapefruit probably makes one think of things like a cold glass of juice in the morning or a refreshing snack between meals. Rarely, if ever, does the image of Texas grapefruit make someone think of dessert or anything sweet in general. But people in Texas for years have been making desserts with Texas grapefruit, and it is about time that the rest of the country and world find out about them. A very popular dessert in the fall and winter, when Texas grapefruit season is at the peak, is Texas grapefruit pie. That’s right, a pie,…

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  • Order Texas Grapefruit Early for the Holidays

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    Texas grapefruit is a very popular holiday gift because it's appropriate for everyone from kids to seniors. So if you want to get the best Texas grapefruit and Texas orange gifts this year make sure that you order early. There is a limited amount of premium fruit each season depending on the harvest. Placing an order early guarantees that some of that delicious fresh fruit will be sent to your friends and family members for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions. When you order tasty Texas grapefruit and other citrus gifts online you can order up to a year in…

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  • Make Grapefruit a Part of Your Daily Diet

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    Image via Wikipedia Grapefruit is one of the healthiest things that you can eat. Low in calorie, high in fiber, and packed with vitamins and minerals that can keep your body strong and your mind energized grapefruit is sometimes called a super fruit. But despite knowing how healthy grapefruit is many people don't eat it enough because they think they would get bored eating it every day, or because they think that grapefruit is just too sour, or for many other reasons. But eating grapefruit everyday can change your body and can improve your health in ways you may not…

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  • Taste and Eat Grapefruit from Texas

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    The grapefruit came to Texas shortly after the state joined the union in 1845. Because of its equable climate and arable soil, the Lone Star State became a popular destination for farmers and migrant workers from Mexico. There was just one problem–Texas was short on agricultural products. They grew cotton and raised cattle and little else. What about oil? Well, it was not discovered until the end of the 19th century. In short, farmers in Texas desperately needed new and reliable crops. And once the transcontinental railroad was completed in the 1880s, shipping fresh fruit and vegetables out of state…

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