Image by wester via Flickr First documented by a Welsh explorer in 1750 on the island of Barbados, the modern grapefruit has a number of appealing varieties. The three basic grapefruit colors are white, pink and red. But for centuries the only grapefruits were white grapefruits. What happened? Though we know quite a bit about the white grapefruit–where and when it first appeared and how it made its way to America–we know very little about the pink grapefruit. According to reliable reports, the white grapefruit was brought to America in 1823. It landed in the citrus fruit producing state of…
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Continue ReadingWhen you are looking for a product that will provides overall health benefits, you certainly don't want to overlook grapefruit oil. While most essential oils are designed for external uses–even have minimal benefits, designed for only specific problematic areas–grapefruit oil boasts of many different benefits. In fact, the benefits of grapefruit oil are not confined only to internal and external use but also within the area in which the user can smell its citrus scent. When you have a product that product like grapefruit oil that can provide benefits whether you consume it, wear it or smell it, there is…
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Continue ReadingLike most types of citrus fruits, navel oranges contain healthy nutrients that can help promote good health especially among children. As parents, we should encourage our kids to eat this type of fruit on a daily basis to stay healthy and strong. Studies show that this type of fruit can help build strong bones, produce hemoglobin, prevent viral infection, promote brain development and help ward off certain types of cancers. How can navel oranges help build strong bones and teeth? Isn't that supposed to be the job of milk and other dairy products? Milk and other daily products such as…
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Continue ReadingYou don't have to be Emily Post to know that when someone does you a favor you should express gratitude, in one way or another. For a little favor, the words alone may suffice. But when someone really goes above and beyond the call of duty, you really should buy him or her something to show your appreciation. Whether it's helping you putting in a new pool or pulling strings to get your kid into the college of his/her choice, words may not be enough. In these more personal, involved scenarios, getting a gift is more than just good etiquette;…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit is a tasty snack and a very healthy addition to your daily diet, but it can also be used to help cure many common ailments. Having fresh grapefruit juice on hand is a great way to solve a lot of small health problems at home without having to pay for a doctor's visit and without having to spend hours waiting in an emergency room. Having grapefruit and other citrus fruits in the house is always a good idea to make sure that you have healthy snacks available but if you are prone to any of these conditions then having…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia The red grapefruit is a citrus fruit and as such possesses many different nutritional qualities. For instance, it possesses an enormous amount of vitamin C which is important for warding off the common cold among other common maladies. Of course, the antioxidant values make red grapefruit a nutritious and delicious food for preventing other more serious ailments including cancer and heart disease. As people become more health conscious, they are beginning to choose the foods they eat based on their nutritional value which will put red grapefruit on the top of many consumers' lists. While children may…
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Continue ReadingAmerica is the world leader in grapefruit production with over one-third of the annual output. But the exotic island fruit almost didn't make it in New World. In fact, it was a veritable flop when it first arrived. Brought to Florida in 1823 by a Spanish count, the grapefruit was roundly rejected by local populations. These early Floridians were turned off by the sour taste of the oversized fruit. And that is not surprising. After all, they had been eating sweet oranges for centuries. By the time the first grapefruit crops were planted, orchard owners were already selling oranges commercially.…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia It may be apparent at first glance that oranges and tangerines are very similar specimens. After all, both are orange or red in color, have a peel, offer similar flavors, and serve up nearly identical nutritional values. Nevertheless, there are several ways in which they are different, and those differences are easy to spot by keeping in mind just a few easy facts about each fruit. Here are some ways to distinguish the orange from the tangerine. Size: Oranges are larger than their tangerine counterparts. No matter which variety you're eating, tangerines are nearly always going to…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia The grapefruit came to Texas at the end of the 19th century. At the time, farmers in the Lone Star State were desperate for a new agricultural crop. Cattle and cotton was king, but there was a decided dearth or fruit and vegetable crops. But even so, expectations were low in the wake of the grapefruit's utter failure in Florida. Why had it failed? Well, it's impossible to blame the grapefruit alone. The fact is the decked was stacked against it from the start. For one thing, the grapefruit was forced to compete against the mighty orange,…
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When it comes to beating back the common cold, you just can beat a grapefruit! Whether you’re slicing it in half for a fresh start of your day or downing a glass of grapefruit juice to quench your thirst, you’ll be getting up to 80% of the recommended daily dose of vitamin C. That’s going to be your best, first defense against a cold. But there is so much more going on with that delightful piece of citrus. Here are five amazing reasons for eating grapefruit that you probably didn’t know. 1. Assists With Detoxing Your Liver Your liver is…