Image via Wikipedia Grapefruits are unlike any other citrus fruit. They have a very distinctive taste, but they are also a power-food in terms of the nutrients they offer. If you enjoy a grapefruit with your breakfast, you're doing your body plenty of good and boosting your overall health. We owe the sunshine state big time for this nutrient-rich citrus fruit. Grapefruits come in a few different varieties, which we generally distinguish based on their color. A grapefruit's color is an indication of both the ripeness and genetics of the fruit. Both the species and age of a grapefruit can…

Image by exfordy via Flickr The Texas Grapefruit was first cultivated in 1893 and it one of the healthiest citrus fruits on earth. Perhaps that is why the grapefruit has long been a popular diet food. In this article we are going to take a look at one particular nutritional benefit of the Texas grapefruit. But before we begin, it is probably best to explain exactly what the Texas Grapefruit is. As we mentioned, it was first cultivated in the late 19th century. However, it would be another few decades before the first Texas grapefruit would arrive on the scene.…

One Sunday afternoon, Daisy was walking through the store with her mother. They were looking for fruit to buy when Daisy saw a curiously large and pinkish orange. “Mommy I want that orange”, said the little girl. “That is not an orange Daisy, that is a ruby red grapefruit”, her mother replied. “A what?” Daisy replied. “A ruby red grapefruit” her mother repeated. Struggling with the words, Daisy insisted “I want a ruby red grapefruit!” Throughout the rest of their time in the supermarket Daisy continued to practice her new vocabulary word, ruby red grapefruit and even constructed a little…

No matter what kind of party you may be having adding some naval orange slices, peel or juice will spruce it up and turn it into a healthy concoction. There are so many ways you can turn a naval orange into a party selection: drinks, fruit salads, appetizers and much more. The selections are limited only by your imagination as a hostess. Even recipes you use every day will taste different if you add some navel orange peel or juice. There are very few people who do not enjoy the taste of fresh oranges, so your dishes will have immense…

Image via Wikipedia Though the orange is a popular hand fruit, about eighty percent of world production is used to make orange juice. The two major players in the orange juice market are the state of Florida and nation of Brazil. Between them they are responsible for about eighty-five percent of world orange and grapefruit juice production. But orange juice is not the only way producers sell the famous fruit. In this article we are going to examine the many uses of Texas oranges. The most common way to ship orange overseas is to package it as concentrated frozen orange…

Image by zaveqna via Flickr Each year, American fruit farms ship millions of tons of grapefruit across the country and around the world. With over half of the market, the United States is easily the world leader in grapefruit sales. Florida, Texas, California and Arizona are the only U.S. states that ship grapefruit commercially. It is a multi-billion dollar industry that employs tens of thousands. But what few folks know is that the grapefruit almost didn't make it in America. That's right! When the grapefruit first came to Florida in 1823, the locals said it was simply too sour. It…

Texas grapefruit is a very popular holiday gift because it's appropriate for everyone from kids to seniors. So if you want to get the best Texas grapefruit and Texas orange gifts this year make sure that you order early. There is a limited amount of premium fruit each season depending on the harvest. Placing an order early guarantees that some of that delicious fresh fruit will be sent to your friends and family members for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions. When you order tasty Texas grapefruit and other citrus gifts online you can order up to a year in…