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Image by andydr via Flickr In recent years, consumers have heard an awful lot about so-called superfoods. And in spite of the prosaic neologism, these foods are often endorsed by doctors and nutritionists alike. What are they? A superfood is loosely defined as any food that confers numerous health benefits. Some of the most common benefits include: digestive health, lower cholesterol, reduced cancer risk, weight loss and anti-inflammation. Now, it is not necessary for a food to provide all of these health benefits to be a certified superfood, but it must offer a few. In this article we are going…

For a fruit that was so inaccurately named, some may think its nutritiously unreliable. However, just because a grapefruit calories are misleading and look nothing like a grape in the vanity category, it is still packed with necessary vitamins and minerals. So how did a grapefruit get its name? Some say that it has nothing to do with the actual fruit its self, but the way that it grows. Grapefruits grow in clusters, just like grapes do. Most botanists that study fruits agree that grapefruit calories do not share the genetic makeup of a grape. Rather, they are a cross…

The grapefruit is one of the most recent additions to the citrus family of fruits. First planted in Jamaica during the 17th century, the exotic island fruit was brought to Florida in 1823. Unfortunately, the grapefruit was a flop in the New World. After centuries of enjoying sweet oranges, Floridians wanted nothing to do with the oversized sour fruit that was hard to eat. The grapefruit later resurfaced in South Texas near the end of the 19th century. With its fertile soil and subtropical climate, the Rio Grande Valley was the perfect place to grow citrus crops. Famers in South…

Instead of just sending a card when a friend or loved one is sick surprise them with a fruit delivery. Using fruit delivery you can send your sick friend or loved one a gift of healthy fresh citrus fruit that will help them get better instead of just sending a get well card. Citrus fruit is one of the best gifts that you can give a loved one that isn't feeling well because of the many health benefits that fresh citrus fruit has. Eating fresh oranges and grapefruits will help boost the immune system and help the body repair damaged…

Shopping for navel oranges online may be convenient but it is not without risks. Note that when you shop online, you do not really get to see and touch the products that you buy so it is very important to find reliable websites that deliver what they promise. To find the best navel oranges online, you need to shop only from reputable sites, read the product description carefully before you buy and pay your purchases only through secured payment systems. How do you know that the website selling navel oranges is reliable or not? There are many ways to ascertain…

Image by ♥ he@rt ♥ via Flickr The history of the grapefruit can be traced back to 17th century Jamaica. At the time, there was only one variety of the new fruit, the white grapefruit. Though the exact date has not been recorded, by the time the grapefruit reached America in 1823, there were two kinds of grapefruit, the pink and the white. More than a century later, the pair was joined by a third type of grapefruit, the red Texas Grapefruit. Of course, the white grapefruit is the original and the others are nothing more than simple mutations. However,…

Navel oranges are some of the healthiest citrus fruits available in the market today. When taken in the right amount, navel oranges can help prevent certain types of disorders ranging from bone problems, heart disorders, anemia and others. Generally, this type of fruit is suitable for pregnant women who are not allergic to citrus fruits. Studies show that expectant mothers who eat at least one piece of orange a day are less prone to infection that those who do eat oranges at all. According to experts, a medium size orange can provide up to 130% RDA for Vitamin C. Vitamin…

Grapefruit is the ideal choice for holiday treats because it's fresh and in season during the winter and it has a nice light flavor that is the perfect complement to heavy and spiced holiday desserts and beverages. Grapefruit is appropriate for everyone, even people who have special dietary needs, so it's nice to serve something that everyone can eat at your holiday gatherings so that no one is left out. Plus, grapefruits and grapefruit juice can add color, flavor, and a touch of tang to almost any food or cocktail. This year make sure that you order plenty of fresh…

One of the single most memorable bits of trivia regarding Florida is the fact that the state is world-renowned for its production of sweet and juicy Florida oranges. Indeed, Florida oranges are not just grown in greater abundance than those grown virtually everywhere else on the planet (Florida is second to only Brazil in orange production), but the oranges produced in the Sunshine state are also physically distinctive from those grown elsewhere. More specifically, oranges grown in Florida have a greater weight:volume ratio than those grown anywhere else. This is because they are so incredibly juicy. In addition, they have…

This year you can save money on the birthday gifts that you buy for friends and family by using fruit delivery. Ordering delicious citrus fruit gifts that your loved ones will enjoy is cheaper than you might think, and the cost of using fruit delivery to send them to your loved one is much cheaper than the cost of you having to ship them yourself. Plus, when you order citrus fruit gift baskets and other citrus fruit online you don't have to worry about getting the gift to your loved one before their birthday. Just enter the date that you…