There are many people that are already using red grapefruit as part of their diet. Many people like grapefruit and don't even realize it is part of their diet, they just eat it. But there is a plan called the Ruby Red Grapefruit Diet. This diet is very easy to follow. Just be sure to consult your doctor before starting any diet. There are some medications that interact with red grapefruit so ask your doctor if any of your current medications interfere with red grapefruit juice. The Ruby Red Grapefruit Diet is a combination of lower calorie foods and grapefruit…

Image by Swamibu via Flickr While many people enjoy eating tangerines, most probably don't realize that the oil from tangerines has a number of uses and applications on its own. Extracted directly from the peel, a cold-pressing process is used to remove the oil from the tangerines. Although the tangerine's use as a medicinal remedy originated in China, it has quickly become popular in the United States as a natural treatment for several conditions. From improved digestion to positive effects on an individuals skin, many use the oil from tangerines as a natural remedy for common ailments as well as…

Usually when people think of light tasting desserts they think of lemon flavored desserts but grapefruit desserts can be just as light and have a sweet and tangy flavor that lemon desserts don't have. Grapefruit desserts are ideal for spring parties and summer picnics when chocolate is too rich and too heavy. Grapefruit desserts are also wonderful for morning wedding receptions or wedding showers. With a little imagination you can adapt a lot of traditional dessert recipes to make them grapefruit desserts or you can come up with something totally unique and original. Here are some highly recommended grapefruit desserts…

Image via Wikipedia While those familiar with the greatest gems of the Texas citrus lineup may be able to name several varieties grown in the state, those produced in the Rio Grande Valley, in particular , there are many varieties that, for one reason or another, are not as well-known. Whether it's because these varieties are produced in small numbers or because conditions are less amenable to growing them, some oranges and grapefruits grown in the state are less-celebrated than others. Knowing what these Texas citrus varieties are, of course, means you can keep a look out for them. If…

Many foods have tried to claim the title of a perfect food but very few of them can back it up the way a Florida orange can. All it takes is a closer look at this fruit to see that it can truly stand up for it's self and claim that title This fruit, originally from southeast Asia, has now found a true home in the Florida sun and now Florida oranges can claim their place at the top of the list of the few perfect foods. Now of course no food can claim perfection unless it is access able…

What does it take to make the perfect fruit? You might think that good soil, sunshine, rainfall, and a little TLC are all you need to produce esculent edibles, but you'd be wrong. In the past century or so, many of the most popular fruits were created through hybridization–which is the process of crossing different fruit species or varieties to create new ones. The grapefruit, tangelo, and Valencia orange are all hybrid fruits that have reached mass audiences. Then there's the Honeybell Orange. One of the rarest and most sought-after eating oranges on Earth, the Honeybell is a hybrid of…

Delicious low calorie grapefruit sorbet is the perfect summer treat. It's super tasty, and packed with healthy fruit and fruit juice without all the chemicals and fat that make ice cream such a decadent treat. You can have grapefruit sorbet for breakfast on really hot mornings, or serve it to the kids as an after school snack. Grapefruit sorbet is perfect for summer parties, especially birthday parties served with a chocolate cake. Best of all it's very easy to make a citrus sorbet, even if you don't have an ice cream maker. If you do have an ice cream maker…

Grapefruit, like all citrus fruits, is full of Vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals that can boost your immune system and keep you healthy. However, unlike oranges or other citrus fruits, grapefruit contains enzymes and other components that can help prevent serious diseases. Eating grapefruit regularly can lower your risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and even some types of cancer. Simply eating a grapefruit once a day can lower your risk of some kinds of cancers by as much as sixty percent. Don't you want to reduce your risk of cancer by more than half? Of…