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The art of picking the perfect produce has been the subject of much discussion, debate, and even fighting over the years. Everyone seems to think they have the perfect formula for finding the perfect fruits and vegetables. This is true of navel oranges, especially. The reason is because the fruit of the orange is behind such a thick skin. This lends itself to guessing as to what may lie underneath that flesh. Thankfully, this article will take the guesswork out of choosing the best navel oranges that your grocer or farmers market has to offer. Follow these handy tips and…

Next time you go to happy hour with your friends you should encourage that not only everyone drink responsibly, but that the drink healthily! Yes, you read that correctly, cheers to something a bit healthier then your typical drink by opting for a grapefruit drink over other mixers. Why? Well, for one grapefruit drinks although not as good as drinking the juice solo, still help you get a dose of your daily vitamins, minerals and other yummy nutrients to help your body stay strong and healthy. If you want an even healthier grapefruit drink , you should ask for a…

If you're starting a new healthy diet but don't want to give up all the foods you love you can use grapefruit and other citrus fruits to give your favorite recipes a healthy makeover. When people switch the way they eat it's usually because they have to for health reasons, or because they really want to lose weight and keep it off, or because they are choosing a new dietary path. But giving up the foods that you've been eating for a long time is tough, and you will start to crave the foods that are the most familiar to…

This image was selected as a picture of the week on the Farsi Wikipedia for the 22nd week, 2011. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) With the amount of money Americans spend on diets, you'd expect us all to be Olympians. We shell out a mind-boggling $20 billion on diet books, drugs, and plans each year, according to recent data. In spite of this massive investment, most dieters fail miserably time after time. Why then do they still try? The dieter's dilemma We've all heard the numbers: Americans are among the fattest people on the planet. Even after experts claimed the obesity epidemic…

There are some really odd-named products out on the market. Even produce has some crazy-sounding names (rutabaga, anyone?). Amongst those funny names are navel oranges. As a child, many people wondered how navel oranges got their name. The problem is, very few people can actually say that they know how navel oranges got their name. In case you are on of those people, this article will clear that up for you. The blossoming end of the navel oranges have a small button like appendage that almost looks like it wants to break away from the rest of the peel. This…

Image via Wikipedia Grapefruit is a well kept chef's secret, but nearly every gourmet chef uses grapefruit frequently to add flavor and to provide balance to both savory and sweet dishes. Appearing in everything from main course dishes to amazing beverages grapefruit is used daily by chefs around the world. Now you can cook like a gourmet chef at home by using these secrets that the professional chefs use to create delicious meals in their own restaurants. Whether you're an experienced cook or have hardly picked up a knife these easy to follow tips will help you create meals that…

Though citrus is often thought to be a summer fruit, the truth is that many types of citrus from grapefruit to oranges are available nearly year round. The different types of oranges are available in different seasons. Some of these, like blood oranges, are a very short season. If you blink, you just might miss it. But others like navel oranges are available half the year, and possibly even more as science and climate combine to make the growing season a wee bit longer. The season for navel oranges begins in November. Depending on how much rain there was through…

Image via Wikipedia America has a problem with food. For years, the US has held the dubious distinction of being named the fattest nation on earth. But labels are one thing, health risks are another. Obesity is now the number one cause of preventable death in America, just ahead of smoking. The condition puts patients at a much higher risk of heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes, all of which have skyrocketed in recent years. A full third of the US population is now officially obese and about two-thirds of residents are overweight. More stunning still is the rise…

Everyone loves the convenience of using pre-made cleaning wipes to clean kitchens, bathrooms, and windows. But those wipes can be very expensive, and they usually use chemical based cleaners that some people don't want to use in their homes. If you have pets or small kids or you just want to use more environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and you want to save money you can easily make your own grapefruit cleaning wipes to use. Grapefruit juice mixed with vinegar and water is the perfect cleaning solution because it will fight bacteria, kill viruses, and get rid of all kinds of…