There are many people that are already using red grapefruit as part of their diet. Many people like grapefruit and don't even realize it is part of their diet, they just eat it. But there is a plan called the Ruby Red Grapefruit Diet. This diet is very easy to…

Image by Swamibu via Flickr While many people enjoy eating tangerines, most probably don't realize that the oil from tangerines has a number of uses and applications on its own. Extracted directly from the peel, a cold-pressing process is used to remove the oil from the tangerines. Although the tangerine's…

Usually when people think of light tasting desserts they think of lemon flavored desserts but grapefruit desserts can be just as light and have a sweet and tangy flavor that lemon desserts don't have. Grapefruit desserts are ideal for spring parties and summer picnics when chocolate is too rich and…

Image via Wikipedia While those familiar with the greatest gems of the Texas citrus lineup may be able to name several varieties grown in the state, those produced in the Rio Grande Valley, in particular , there are many varieties that, for one reason or another, are not as well-known.…

Many foods have tried to claim the title of a perfect food but very few of them can back it up the way a Florida orange can. All it takes is a closer look at this fruit to see that it can truly stand up for it's self and claim…

What does it take to make the perfect fruit? You might think that good soil, sunshine, rainfall, and a little TLC are all you need to produce esculent edibles, but you'd be wrong. In the past century or so, many of the most popular fruits were created through hybridization–which is…

Delicious low calorie grapefruit sorbet is the perfect summer treat. It's super tasty, and packed with healthy fruit and fruit juice without all the chemicals and fat that make ice cream such a decadent treat. You can have grapefruit sorbet for breakfast on really hot mornings, or serve it to…

Grapefruit, like all citrus fruits, is full of Vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals that can boost your immune system and keep you healthy. However, unlike oranges or other citrus fruits, grapefruit contains enzymes and other components that can help prevent serious diseases. Eating grapefruit regularly can lower your…