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…

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…

Many 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…

Grapefruit 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…

When 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…