If ever you ever had to name a “wonder fruit” it would be a safe bet to call out the grapefruit. A grapefruit is rich in a whole host of essential vitamins and minerals. In fact, one grapefruit alone delivers most of the vitamin C you need for a day.…

Image via Wikipedia Farmers have been growing oranges in Texas for more than a century now. The famous fruit arrived in the Lone Star State at the end of the nineteenth century. And although they are not a top orange producer, Texas oranges are some of the most sought after…

Hollywood Diet or the Grapefruit Diet played a big role in spurring the demand for grapefruit around the United States. Yes, Texas farmers were already producing this fruit as early as the 1920s and some of them even managed to ship grapefruit out but demand for this fruit was not…

The discovery of the Ruby Red grapefruit in 1929 was directly responsible for the growth of the citrus industry in Texas. It also turned America into the world's top producer of the tasty breakfast fruit and inspired countless diet programs. What made the Ruby Red so special? Before it was…

Image via Wikipedia Whether it's party time or time to send a gift, you can choose an edible arrangement that includes red grapefruit. Even if you aren't sure about the tastes of the person to whom you are sending the gift, you can still create an edible arrangement with small…

Before you begin using any essential oil including grapefruit oil you want to make sure you conduct some research. You should allow yourself to become educated in the benefits of grapefruit oil as well as any drawbacks that might exist. For example, if you live where there is a great…

When it comes to citrus fruits, navel oranges are some of the most in demand variety. What make naval oranges standout among other variety of citrus fruits? This type of citrus fruit is rich is vitamin C, B, A, folic acid and traces of potassium, calcium, copper, iron and manganese…

The history of Texas grapefruit is more like a peach – a little bit on the fuzzy side. The origins of the grapefruit were not well known and in some cases inferences had to be made as to how a particular type of grapefruit was brought to different countries, including…

A lot of people feel that the best way to eat is to do so seasonally. Dieticians will tell you that certain fruits or vegetables are available during differing months because they are better for the body during those months. For example, in the hot summer months you often find…