Most people know the grapefruit as one of the most popular breakfast foods on the planet. But few are aware that it almost didn't make it in America. At present, the US is the global leader in grapefruit production with more than one-third of the world market. But in the early 20th century, it was little more than a failed crop from Florida. When the grapefruit arrived in the Sunshine State in 1821, it was faced with the unenviable challenge of going head-to-head with the mighty orange. The orange had been popular in Florida for centuries and was the top…
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Continue ReadingIs grapefruit nutrition a part of your everyday routine? If not, why is that? Perhaps you may not enjoy the taste of grapefruits, but after reviewing this article you may be so inclined to try a grapefruit out again to gain all of the benefits available for the taking from simple grapefruit nutrition. Sure, a grapefruit may not be as enticing as a hefty slice of cheesecake, but what can be compared to that in reality? When compared to the other fruits available, most would agree that grapefruits are very tasty and the benefits are endless for good reason to…
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Continue ReadingImage by zaveqna via Flickr The grapefruit is the newest addition to the citrus fruit family. First documented on the island of Barbados in 1750, the fruit made its way to Florida in the early 19th century. But the grapefruit was not a hit in America. Well, at least not at first. Local farmers concluded that the new fruit was too sour to ever catch on with consumers. And they were right. From that point on the grapefruit became a mere novelty fruit. Small crops were planted in both Florida and later Texas. Then at the end of the 1920's…
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Continue ReadingAccording to many advocates of natural medicine, women who are trying to conceive can benefit much from drinking grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice contains certain elements that can help thin out the cervical mucus making it easier for the sperm to travel through the uterus and the fallopian tube to fertilize the egg. As it is, it is very helpful to ship grapefruit to someone who is trying to have a baby. The effect of grapefruit juice on the mucus membrane is not instantaneous so when you ship grapefruit to someone, tell that person not to expect her mucus membrane to…
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Continue ReadingImage by ladybugbkt via Flickr The modern grapefruit is available in three popular varieties: the white, the pink and the red. In this article we are going focus on the nutritional differences between these three varieties in an attempt to determine which is the healthiest. Fortunately, each grapefruit has an interesting tale to tell, so it shouldn't be too tedious. The very first grapefruit crop was cultivated in the 17th century on the island of Jamaica. It was a cross between the Indonesian Pomelo and the native Jamaican orange. At the time, all grapefruits were white grapefruits that had a…
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Continue ReadingMost doctors recommend oranges to their patients because these fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals that are good for the body. Studies show that oranges, especially navel oranges, contain large amounts of Vitamin C and B complex that help tamper the body’s resistance against diseases. Navel oranges also contain folic acid that is essential for proper neural development. However, eating too many navel oranges may have some mild to serious side effects. Note that taking too much of the good thing can be harmful so even if oranges contain a lot of healthy elements that the body needs, we…
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Continue ReadingImage 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;…