Image by Arnob1_1998 via Flickr The orange is one of the world’s oldest and most popular fruits. Like most fruits from the citrus family, the orange was first cultivated in Southeast Asia. The date of origin has been disputed for generations. But many botanists believe that the orange is thousands of years old. When…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit cake is a wonderful treat and is perfect for birthday parties, holiday parties, weddings and other occasions. But many people don't even try to make their own cake at home because they think it's too hard. It's not. Baking your own grapefruit cake is as easy as mixing up…
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Continue ReadingAmericans are not getting enough fiber in their diets, according to a recent report. The average person needs at least 20 gram of fiber to aid digestion. Because most fiber is insoluble, it absorbs water as it moves through the digestive tract and promotes regular bowel movements. In other words,…
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Continue ReadingIt is important to always have the most current nutritional facts about grapefruit. Research studies change frequently as new information is discovered, so you need to make sure you always know the most current nutritional facts about grapefruit. This is especially important for those who may be on medications or…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit is a citrus fruit that has been used for many years to aid in weight loss. However, many people do not realize there are many health benefits they can derive from grapefruit peel as well. You can use grapefruit peel either fresh or dried for many different things that…
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Continue ReadingWhen Australia was named the world's fattest nation in 2008, U.S. doctors and nutritionists couldn't have been happier. No, they didn't have anything against the Aussies. But America had been the fattest country for so long that it seemed things would never change and that their advice was falling on…
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Continue ReadingIn the world today, it seems that everyone is constantly searching for the newest diet trick and making their best effort at more healthy eating habits. New fads on how to lose weight are continuously coming and going, which makes it hard for you to be consistent with any weight…
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The history of the tangerine can be traced back three thousand years to ancient China. This sweet and tangy fruit is a cross between the famous mandarin and the bitter orange. Though exact dates are difficult to nail down, we do know that they were named after Tangier, Morocco, which…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit, or Citrus Paradis, is a highly nutritious citrus fruit that became popular in the 1900s and is now very common in grocery stores and produce markets alike. Most commonly found in the United States of America is the ruby red grapefruit. Although it is possible to find this fruit…
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Continue ReadingLet's play a quick word association game. When we say the word “grapefruit,” what do you think of? Odds are words like “breakfast,” “diet,” and “weight loss” sprang immediately to mind. But why do almost all of us think of the grapefruit as a diet food that is often consumed…