Image by Stefanvds(.com) via Flickr The grapefruit is a subtropical citrus fruit that was first documented on the island of Barbados in 1750 by a Welsh explorer. Several decades later the grapefruit was brought to Florida. A few years later that it came to Texas and that is where our story begins. The history of the grapefruit in Texas begins and ends in the Rio Grande Valley. It was in this region in South Texas that farmers soon discovered they had more or less perfect conditions for growing the new fruit. The first crops were planted in 1893 and they…

Image via Wikipedia Anytime that you want to revitalize your body and cleanse the toxins that have built up in your body from a poor diet and lots of stress you should stock up on grapefruit. Grapefruit is a low calorie fruit that has a lot of significant health benefits. There are three varieties of grapefruit so you can find one that will fit your individual tastes. You can also eat all three varieties during a grapefruit cleanse in order to keep yourself from getting bored. A grapefruit cleanse can be tough, but it's a great way to flush out…

Just like most produce, there are so many varieties of grapefruit that unless you are an expert, you probably could not name all of them. Even an expert may have trouble naming all the varieties and strains off the top of their head. But one variety that has become quite famous since it was introduced during the Depression is Texas grapefruit. The very first Texas grapefruits were the white seeded variety. Soon nature took its course and pink varieties were showing up naturally on the green, waxy-leafed trees that bear Texas grapefruit. After some lab tinkering in a college agricultural…

If you ate a little more than you should have this holiday season don't worry, grapefruit can help you recover and get back on a healthy diet. It's easy for people to overdo it during the holidays where there is so much great food everywhere and they are surrounded by treats that they don't get at any other time of the year. Rich food, super sweet desserts, and high calorie cocktails are delicious during the holidays but leave a painful reminder of the past in the form of a few extra pounds, fatigue, sluggishness, and some regret. This year start…

Grapefruits grow best in subtropical climates. In fact, it's in their “genes.” Grapefruits were first thought to be discovered in the Caribbean; specifically on the island of Jamaica. Back then the fruit was called a shaddock. Once this citrus fruit was brought to the Unites States, it was renamed the grapefruit because of its resemblance to growing bunches of grapes, albeit very large “grapes.” Today, the US is the world's leading producer of grapefruit accounting for nearly 40% of the total global crop. The scientific name for a grapefruit is citrus paradise; which has a nice ring to it! The…

There are so many things that grow easily in Texas. While snow and ice dominate the Texas panhandle during the winter, South and Central Texas have much more temperate climates, meaning that many things have an extra or prolonged growing season. One of those produce items is the Texas grapefruit. In fact, from October to June, you can find a number of Texas grapefruit varieties on sale at the height of their sweetness and in peak form. Texas grapefruit is also a food powerhouse, supplying vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants all in one fruit. But these reasons alone are not…

If you're ready to get healthy the first thing you need to do is detox your body, and grapefruit can help. Before you start a new healthy diet and lifestyle you have to rid your body of all the accumulated toxins like refined sugar and flour, chemical laden food, and drinks like sodas and alcohol. Once your body is rid of those toxins you can start fresh with a new healthy diet and solid exercise regimen to get your body and mind in great shape. When you're detoxing it's important to watch what you eat and drink to make sure…