Image by Stefanvds(.com) via Flickr If you've ever had a sour grapefruit before you know what its flavor can do. While they can be close to the tartness of a lemon, they can also reward you with being a sweet treat if you know how to look out for the right signs. A good chance of finding the best grapefruit is to select one that is grown in Florida as they have the best citrus growers in the nation. As you begin your search in your local market, you will need to know a few basics. Unless you want a…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia The holidays are going to be tight for many people this year, and finding gifts that are practical and affordable is important for people who are still feeling the effects of the rough economy. With millions of people still out of work practical gifts, like gourmet gift baskets filled with fresh citrus fruits, nuts, preserves and other treats are the gifts that will really make an impact. Even people who haven't lost their jobs or their homes are looking for ways to spend less and are focusing on giving gifts that are practical instead of gifts that…
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Continue ReadingWhen looking for a new snack to add to your diet that is both healthy and delicious, think fruit; but more importantly think grapefruit nutrition and how much you can benefit from this form of citrus. The value found in grapefruit nutrition is remarkable. They contain pectin which is an insoluble fiber that helps keep your colon cleansed and healthy. It does this by acting as a bulk laxative that swifts through your intestines at a pace that leaves little time for toxins within substances to penetrate your colon and also reduces the amount of time your waste is susceptible…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia Essential fruit oils are some of the most popular natural supplements on the market today. The reason for this is simple: they are good for you. They are also affordable, especially the essential oils of citrus fruits. As you may know, the US has an enormous citrus industry, which is why these oils are so cheap. What is an essential oil? Certain fruits like oranges and grapefruit have large amounts of oils in their rinds. These oils can be extracted mechanically by a process called cold compression. They can then be used as a supplement in beverages…
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Continue ReadingLong before diets became de rigueur in America, people were eating grapefruit to shed pounds. The so-called grapefruit diet, also known as the Hollywood Diet, was one of the first fad diets. Its history can be traced back to the 1930s, shortly after the fruit became popular in America. The diet was a favorite of many young starlets who desperately needed to drop weight in between shoots. Unfortunately, it was also extremely dangerous. Though there were many different versions, the typical grapefruit diet called for a reduction of caloric intake, often below 800 calories per day. In the early years,…
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The grapefruit is one of the great American success stories. First cultivated in Florida in 1823, the exotic island fruit was an unmitigated flop in the US, at least at the start. Locals did not care for its sour taste or the fact that it was not a hand fruit, like the more popular Florida orange. When the first grapefruit crops were planted in Texas in 1893, few folks had much faith in the failed fruit. In fact, the only reason the grapefruit was planted in the first place was because the Lone Star State was in desperate need of…
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Continue ReadingYour favorite grapefruit drink has more nutritional value then you probably think. Did you know that not only does grapefruit act as an excellent source of vitamin C, but it also supplies a significant portion of your vitamins A, B complex, E and K. You will also be getting folic acid, potassium, phosphorus and a large amount of calcium from your delicious grapefruit drink along with an assortment of cancer fighting phytonutrients such as flavonoids and lycopene. But in reality, why do we need all these nutrients? Here is a short breakdown of why your grapefruit drink is so important…
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Continue ReadingImage by Isle Concierge via Flickr Choosing the right gift baskets for your friends and family, clients, colleagues and business associates is generally pretty easy. Everyone loves to get baskets of delicious citrus fruit and other treats, and since gift basket goodies are easily shared they are perfect gifts for giving to a family, an entire office, or a couple. But, there are a few mistakes that people make when choosing gift baskets that are easy to avoid if you think carefully about who each gift basket is for before you choose that baskets: Including items that the gift recipient…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia Grapefruit juice can help your kids stay healthy and cool this summer. Summer is coming, and with it comes the challenge of finding beverages that you can give your kids which will keep them hydrated without packing them full of sugar or preservatives. Sugary drinks will end up making kids sluggish and can make them gain weight. Water is always the best thing to give them to drink. But, kids want delicious summer drinks that taste sweet and are fun to drink instead of just plain water. This summer make these tasty but healthy grapefruit drinks for…
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There are numerous benefits to eating Texas grapefruit. Some of these Texas grapefruit benefits might already be well-known to you. The most commonly known benefit is Vitamin C. This vitamin is essential for good health and can really help stave off illness like head colds. But there are so many more benefits to Texas grapefruit that may not be known to most people. Texas grapefruit is loaded full of fiber. A lot of people would never think to reach for a juicy Texas grapefruit in order to get more fiber in their diet. When we picture fiber or read about…