If you always struggle to lose those holiday pounds this year try the Grapefruit diet to get fit after the holidays are over. The Grapefruit Diet has been around since the early 20th century and still is used today because it's so effective. Staying on the Grapefruit Diet is easy because there is a lot of variety in the foods that you can choose and you can choose either a half of a grapefruit or eight ounces of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice to eat with every meal. It's very important that you drink freshly squeezed grapefruit juice if you're choosing…
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Continue ReadingMany doctors recommend grapefruit to their patients because it contains plenty of vitamin C which can help prevent the artery walls from losing its elasticity and at the same time help the body fight off infection. Most pregnant women, little children and the elderly can eat this fruit without problems. However, despite the fact that grapefruit it healthy and helpful to the body, this marvelous fruit may not be for everyone. Drug interaction has been one of the controversial issued surrounding grapefruit and over the years, studies have proven that this citrus fruit may inhibit the effect of some important…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit treats are becoming very popular for kids birthday parties. With childhood obesity rates skyrocketing parents are looking for healthy alternatives to traditional birthday cakes, cupcakes, and other treats. Birthday treats made with grapefruit and other citrus fruits are just as tasty as traditional birthday treats, but they are a lot healthier for kids and parents. As an added bonus parents who serve grapefruit cake or other citrus fruit treats at a birthday party won't have to worry about the kids getting so worked up on sugary treats that they misbehave. There are a wide range of grapefruit and orange…
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Continue ReadingWhen you think of desserts that include fruit, you probably think of things like strawberry shortcake or maybe a kiwi lime sorbet. Raspeberries topping a slice of cheesecake or maybe grapes and pears on top of a nice warm tart is another idea that comes to mind and can make your mouth water. Most likely, one of the last fruits you would think of would be the humble grapefruit. But believe it or not, there are plenty of great ways to eat grapefruit that are great for an after dinner treat. Some of the ways to eat grapefruit for dessert…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia Sweet oranges are the most popular species of citrus fruit on the planet. Most historians believe that they were first cultivated in Northern India several hundred years ago. But the western world did not encounter the orange until the Age of Exploration. Famous explorers like Columbus brought orange seeds with him on his voyages and spread them around the globe. We know for certain that it was Spanish explorers who brought the orange to the New World. In fact, many historians believe that it was Ponce del Leon himself who brought oranges to Florida in the sixteenth…
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Continue ReadingAs the world's most popular citrus fruit, it should come as no surprise to anyone that the tens of millions of tons of tons of oranges are sold commercially each year. That's why you can find them in nearly any grocery store on Earth at nearly any time of year. But just because we eat and enjoy them doesn't mean we know very much about oranges. Here are a few things that might surprise you about your favorite fruit. It's Age An ancient fruit that originated in Southeast Asia, the orange is at least 4,500 years old, and probably a…
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Continue ReadingThe Christmas season is one of the best times of the year to show off your creativity and artistic abilities through gifts. When presented in an artistic manner, simple gifts such as navel oranges can become something unique and special. You see, the presentation of your gifts count so if you want to turn an otherwise ordinary and boring gift into something exciting, you need to tap into your artistic side. How can you turn a bunch of navel oranges into unique gifts? The traditional fruit basket is always a good place to start when it comes to Christmas presents.…
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You might be familiar with the Grapefruit Diet, a low calorie diet including grapefruit on a daily basis. The number of calories in grapefruit make it an ideal diet food.Several versions exist, some of which eliminate entire food groups, allow for unlimited consumption of high-fat, high-cholesterol, or sugar-laden foods, and some are quite rigid as to which foods can be eaten at certain meals. It is believed that the grapefruit contains nutrients that burn fat or otherwise encourage weight loss. It is also called the Mayo Clinic Diet, but it was not approved by the Mayo Clinic. It came to…
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There are not a lot calories in grapefruit, but there is lots of nutrition in every bite. Packed with fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, but not calories, the grapefruit deserves a place on every breakfast table. The Ruby Red variety, produced in Texas, and other red and pink varieties are high in beta carotene, which is important in maintaining eye health and function. Red and pink varieties are also a good source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant. All varieties are a good source of folate, essential to a healthy pregnancy, and calcium, which helps maintain bone density and reduce the…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia The one interesting distinction regarding honeybell oranges is that they are available only during the winter season, specifically in the month of January, which is the peak months for honeybell oranges, and early February. This is one reason that honeybell oranges are so popular and so rare. Those who live in the United States never heard of harvesting fruit during the wintertime. After all, that is the time of year between the typical harvest period and planting for the following season. When it comes to the honeybell orange, however, the fruit has a mind of its own.…