A relatively recent addition to the citrus family of fruit, the grapefruit was first spotted on the island of Barbados in 1750. A cross between a pommel and a Jamaican sweet orange, it was named for the way it grew in clusters like grapes. Called “the forbidden fruit” or the…
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Grapefruits grow best in subtropical climates. In fact, it's in their “genes.” Grapefruits were first thought to be discovered in the Caribbean; specifically on the island of Jamaica. Back then the fruit was called a shaddock. Once this citrus fruit was brought to the Unites States, it was renamed the…
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Image via Wikipedia Until you have tasted honeybell oranges, you can never know a fruit that is so sweet and juicy. Its unique taste combined with its shape and limited availability makes it a very popular choice among those who have the good fortune to taste honeybell oranges. Unlike ordinary…
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There are so many things that grow easily in Texas. While snow and ice dominate the Texas panhandle during the winter, South and Central Texas have much more temperate climates, meaning that many things have an extra or prolonged growing season. One of those produce items is the Texas grapefruit.…
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If you're ready to get healthy the first thing you need to do is detox your body, and grapefruit can help. Before you start a new healthy diet and lifestyle you have to rid your body of all the accumulated toxins like refined sugar and flour, chemical laden food, and…
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If you always struggle to lose those holiday pounds this year try the Grapefruit diet to get fit after the holidays are over. The Grapefruit Diet has been around since the early 20th century and still is used today because it's so effective. Staying on the Grapefruit Diet is easy…
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Many doctors recommend grapefruit to their patients because it contains plenty of vitamin C which can help prevent the artery walls from losing its elasticity and at the same time help the body fight off infection. Most pregnant women, little children and the elderly can eat this fruit without problems.…
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Grapefruit treats are becoming very popular for kids birthday parties. With childhood obesity rates skyrocketing parents are looking for healthy alternatives to traditional birthday cakes, cupcakes, and other treats. Birthday treats made with grapefruit and other citrus fruits are just as tasty as traditional birthday treats, but they are a…
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When you think of desserts that include fruit, you probably think of things like strawberry shortcake or maybe a kiwi lime sorbet. Raspeberries topping a slice of cheesecake or maybe grapes and pears on top of a nice warm tart is another idea that comes to mind and can make…
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Image via Wikipedia Sweet oranges are the most popular species of citrus fruit on the planet. Most historians believe that they were first cultivated in Northern India several hundred years ago. But the western world did not encounter the orange until the Age of Exploration. Famous explorers like Columbus brought…