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Eating Ruby Red grapefruit everyday is one of the healthiest things you can do. Grapefruit gives your body a lot of the vitamins and minerals that your body needs. It can also help fight off serious disease and help you lose or maintain your weight. But most people think that grapefruit is only for breakfast and even then they prefer sugary cereals or other foods. If you want to start eating more healthy grapefruit and you want to get your family to start eating more Ruby Red grapefruit try making these dishes that your family will love and will ask…

Image by Valter Jacinto | Portugal via Flickr The tangerine originated in China over three thousand years ago. It is one of the world's most popular hybrid fruits. The tangerine is a cross between a mandarin and a bitter orange. And though the fruit has numerous health benefits, it was its loose rind that was primarily responsible for its early success. As you probably know, oranges can be difficult to peel, but tangerines can be stripped clean in no time. Centuries later, of course, scientists and nutritionists realized that there was much more to the tangerine than commodious skin. For…

Here at Pittman Davis, we sell more than just fruit. We also offer a wide selection of fresh pastries and bakery gift ideas that are perfect for any occasion. Whether for the holiday season or simply to say “thank you,” they'll love the rich, decadent flavors of these fresh items. Of course, you can also order them for yourself! Here is a brief list with descriptions of some of the most popular items we sell. Marble Madness Cake For all those chocoholics out there, here's a recipe we've been perfecting for generations. Our Marble Madness Cake is an irresistible mix…

Image via Wikipedia Oranges are an ancient fruit that first appeared in China several thousand years ago. For centuries, they were considered a delicacy and were only consumed on special occasions. Then they were introduced to Europe in the 15th by Asian traders. The timing could not been more perfect, as the age of exploration had just beyond. European explorers carried orange seeds with them on their journeys all around the world. According to most historical accounts, the orange arrived in New World in 1565. It was brought to Florida by Spanish explorers who also establish the very first American…

Image via Wikipedia Oranges are an ancient fruit that first appeared in China several thousand years ago. For centuries, they were considered a delicacy and were only consumed on special occasions. Then they were introduced to Europe in the 15th by Asian traders. The timing could not been more perfect, as the age of exploration had just beyond. European explorers carried orange seeds with them on their journeys all around the world. According to most historical accounts, the orange arrived in New World in 1565. It was brought to Florida by Spanish explorers who also establish the very first American…

As the world's leading producer of fresh grapefruit, hundreds of thousands of tons of the popular citrus fruit is sent to processing plants for juicing each year in America. Although most of it is discarded, the rind or peel of the fruit is generally saved because it has numerous commercial uses. Sourced from the rind of the grapefruit, essential oils are thought to offer a whole host of health benefits. How does it work? A process called cold compression can be used to extract grapefruit essential oil from leftover peels after juicing has been completed. These oils retain the scent…

Ruby Red grapefruit is a healthy and delicious fruit that can help you fight off serious disease, but did you know that also is a great natural cleaner for your home? If you want to use more environmentally friendly cleaners, or if you have pets or small children and don't like to use chemical based cleaners around them you can clean almost anything in your home effectively with Ruby Red grapefruit juice. The light, refreshing smell of grapefruit can be mixed with oranges or other citrus scents to make cleaners that work and smell great. Ruby Red grapefruit has natural…

Grapefruit, also commonly referred to as Shaddock, when compressed and turned into grapefruit essential oil becomes one of the rise stars of the world of massage and homeopathic medicine. Most commonly used for boosting the lymphatic system of patients, grapefruit essential oil is said to improve your mood and revitalize your mental state. It is also known to have properties to help clean skin as an antiseptic and disinfectant, reducing acne and reducing unwanted oily areas on place such as your face. Now cultivated in the United States, this oil is becoming much more affordable and accessible. The sharp yet…

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses plant extracts of essential oils to produce a mixture that will alter the human senses. Certain smells are said to alter one's health by changing the mood and cognitive function of a patient. Although this form of alternative medicine is not proven by modern scientific research, it has been used for centuries and traditionally very effective. Let us take the extract of ruby red grapefruit for example. This fruit is historically known for its strong refreshing and potent aroma and has become very popular in the use of aroma therapy. The…

If you're looking for a healthy snack but don't want to have the same thing all the time, there are many different ways you can enjoy the benefits of a Texas navel orange. There is no reason you need to eat fruit the same way all the time; the benefits of a navel orange are there whether you eat the fruit or drink the juice. There are many different ways you can consume navel oranges even within the scope of eating the fruit or drinking the juice; you are not limited to one or two choices. While making orange juice…