The nutritional properties of ruby red grapefruit are vast. It is becoming more and more popularly used by alternative medicine practitioners in the United States of America and around the world. Because the United States of America is the largest producer of ruby red grapefruit, it is easy to find the fruit in your produce market, ruby red grapefruit juice in your grocer's refrigerator section and the essential oils of grapefruit in your local health store. Ruby red grapefruit is used as an anti-inflammatory to reduce muscle stiffness and reduce headaches. It is also great for jet-lag related ailments. It…
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Continue ReadingImage by ladybugbkt via Flickr The modern grapefruit is available in three popular varieties: the white, the pink and the red. In this article we are going focus on the nutritional differences between these three varieties in an attempt to determine which is the healthiest. Fortunately, each grapefruit has an interesting tale to tell, so it shouldn't be too tedious. The very first grapefruit crop was cultivated in the 17th century on the island of Jamaica. It was a cross between the Indonesian Pomelo and the native Jamaican orange. At the time, all grapefruits were white grapefruits that had a…
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Continue ReadingMost doctors recommend oranges to their patients because these fruits are rich in vitamins and minerals that are good for the body. Studies show that oranges, especially navel oranges, contain large amounts of Vitamin C and B complex that help tamper the body’s resistance against diseases. Navel oranges also contain folic acid that is essential for proper neural development. However, eating too many navel oranges may have some mild to serious side effects. Note that taking too much of the good thing can be harmful so even if oranges contain a lot of healthy elements that the body needs, we…
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Continue ReadingImage by wester via Flickr First documented by a Welsh explorer in 1750 on the island of Barbados, the modern grapefruit has a number of appealing varieties. The three basic grapefruit colors are white, pink and red. But for centuries the only grapefruits were white grapefruits. What happened? Though we know quite a bit about the white grapefruit–where and when it first appeared and how it made its way to America–we know very little about the pink grapefruit. According to reliable reports, the white grapefruit was brought to America in 1823. It landed in the citrus fruit producing state of…
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Continue ReadingAmerica is the world leader in grapefruit production with over one-third of the annual output. But the exotic island fruit almost didn't make it in New World. In fact, it was a veritable flop when it first arrived. Brought to Florida in 1823 by a Spanish count, the grapefruit was roundly rejected by local populations. These early Floridians were turned off by the sour taste of the oversized fruit. And that is not surprising. After all, they had been eating sweet oranges for centuries. By the time the first grapefruit crops were planted, orchard owners were already selling oranges commercially.…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia The grapefruit came to Texas at the end of the 19th century. At the time, farmers in the Lone Star State were desperate for a new agricultural crop. Cattle and cotton was king, but there was a decided dearth or fruit and vegetable crops. But even so, expectations were low in the wake of the grapefruit's utter failure in Florida. Why had it failed? Well, it's impossible to blame the grapefruit alone. The fact is the decked was stacked against it from the start. For one thing, the grapefruit was forced to compete against the mighty orange,…
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When it comes to beating back the common cold, you just can beat a grapefruit! Whether you’re slicing it in half for a fresh start of your day or downing a glass of grapefruit juice to quench your thirst, you’ll be getting up to 80% of the recommended daily dose of vitamin C. That’s going to be your best, first defense against a cold. But there is so much more going on with that delightful piece of citrus. Here are five amazing reasons for eating grapefruit that you probably didn’t know. 1. Assists With Detoxing Your Liver Your liver is…
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Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia For many people plain Florida oranges or Navel oranges just don't suit their tastes. Some consider these varieties too tart and are looking for something that is sweeter and juicier. If you don't mind waiting until January for your oranges, you can order honeybell oranges to fit those occasions when you feel you want a different taste. These hybrid fruits are a cross between a grapefruit and a tangelo, so their taste is certainly different from the ordinary orange most of us are used to eating. By stocking up when they are in season and freezing or…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruit punch is the perfect addition to any celebration. From weddings to birthdays to holiday parties or backyard barbecues a light, refreshing grapefruit punch is always perfect. You can make alcoholic punches for adult parties, or non alcoholic punch to give the kids at the event something special to drink. Making a citrus holiday punch for Thanksgiving and other formal events is a great way to cut down on the soda budget and make sure your guests feel special. Making a great citrus punch looks easy but really it isn't. Anytime you have several different types of ingredients mixing together…
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Continue ReadingImage by little blue hen via Flickr The grapefruit is one of the newer varieties of citrus fruits and is the result of cross-breeding between oranges and pomeloes. All grapefruit varieties are rather large and can range in size from four to six inches. The albedo–the white matter underneath the skin–is approximately a quarter inch to a half an inch in thickness. There are three different colors of grapefruit: white, pink and red. Red grapefruit is especially high in vitamin C as are all varieties of citrus fruits. In addition to vitamin C, the red grapefruit contains man other nutrients…