Though citrus is often thought to be a summer fruit, the truth is that many types of citrus from grapefruit to oranges are available nearly year round. The different types of oranges are available in different seasons. Some of these, like blood oranges, are a very short season. If you blink, you just might miss it. But others like navel oranges are available half the year, and possibly even more as science and climate combine to make the growing season a wee bit longer. The season for navel oranges begins in November. Depending on how much rain there was through…

Image via Wikipedia America has a problem with food. For years, the US has held the dubious distinction of being named the fattest nation on earth. But labels are one thing, health risks are another. Obesity is now the number one cause of preventable death in America, just ahead of smoking. The condition puts patients at a much higher risk of heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes, all of which have skyrocketed in recent years. A full third of the US population is now officially obese and about two-thirds of residents are overweight. More stunning still is the rise…

Everyone loves the convenience of using pre-made cleaning wipes to clean kitchens, bathrooms, and windows. But those wipes can be very expensive, and they usually use chemical based cleaners that some people don't want to use in their homes. If you have pets or small kids or you just want to use more environmentally friendly cleaning supplies and you want to save money you can easily make your own grapefruit cleaning wipes to use. Grapefruit juice mixed with vinegar and water is the perfect cleaning solution because it will fight bacteria, kill viruses, and get rid of all kinds of…

Adding some Texas grapefruit to your diet today is a great way to stay healthy. It's never been more important to take good care of your health by eating right. Stress is a constant today thanks to the grim economic situation, financial worries, and work problems. Stress has been proven to make you sick and can cause everything from aches and pains to heart disease and serious illnesses. The good news is that a healthy diet can help your body deal with stress and fight off illnesses and other side effects that are caused by stress. The vitamins and minerals…

Image via Wikipedia Citrus fruit in Texas is grown nearly all throughout the year, and there are some orange varieties that mature as late as January and are sold through the month of May. These Texas citrus varieties, incidentally, are among some of the more popular oranges in the United States if not the world. Other late season citrus types grown in Texas include tangerines, which are popular for gifts during the holiday season. Although many associate oranges with warm weather, and these individuals are not at all off base, the Valencia orange is found in Texas citrus-producing regions well…

Image by exfordy via Flickr When the grapefruit came to South Texas at the end of the 19th century, farmers were in desperate need of new agricultural crops. At the time, cotton and sugarcane were leading crops, but there was still fallow land to be tilled. The only real question was whether anyone would buy or send grapefruit. A half a century earlier, the exotic new citrus fruit had come to Florida where it met with little success. Most people felt that it simply too sour, and the fact that it was not a hand fruit certainly didn't help. Then…

It is rare to meet someone who has not heard at least in passing about the red grapefruit diet. This high fiber fruit is low in calories and sodium and totes a plethora of vitamin and minerals, especially Vitamin C. Ruby red grapefruit is the best choice as its deep color is a good indicator that it packs in even more nutritious antioxidant lycopenes then it's less non-ruby cousins. It is as simple as adding a glass of ruby red grapefruit juice to your diet or having a slice of this juicy fruit just before you eat to lower your…

Have you ever bitten into a delicious piece of fruit and savored every bite, until you chomped down on a seed? It can be painful and unpleasant to bite down on a seed. Thankfully, if the piece of fruit you were eating was a navel orange, then you don't have to worry about this particular problem. That is because, as the title of this article implies, navel oranges really are a seedless wonder. Now you may be wondering what makes them a seedless wonder. The seedless part is pretty obvious– navel oranges have no seeds in them. Instead, if a…

If you want to get your family eating healthy add Texas grapefruit to the daily meals that you serve. Delicious Texas grapefruit is wonderful for breakfast, for snacks, for desserts, and makes delicious smoothies. That's because Texas grapefruit is sweeter than other types of grapefruit and is a great way to show your family that healthy food can taste delicious too. Keep a container of peeled grapefruit and orange segments in the fridge and encourage your kids to grab some fresh citrus fruit when they want a snack instead of reaching for cookies or chips. If you buy naturally sweet…