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While Florida oranges are a staple across the United States of America, and in reality, around the globe, the vast majority of American's do not know the story of how this delicious and nutrient rich super-food originally made its way into the state. As the story goes, Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon and his crew actually brought the first oranges to the Sunshine State in approximately 1513. And while they are not technically native to the area, Florida oranges have been making a big name for themselves ever since. In fact, in just under five short centuries, Florida has evolved…

There are a lot of ways for the average person to get more grapefruit pectin into your diet. There is the actual grapefruit itself, pills and even powders that can give you a daily boost of grapefruit pectin. Of course, before you decide to get more grapefruit pectin into your diet each day, it is important to know exactly why you should. Grapefruit pectin is a type of soluble fiber that is only found in grapefruit. Now, there are plenty of other soluble fibers out there that you can add to your diet, and they all do great things for…

Many people have the need to know the nutritional facts of grapefruit before they will consider adding it to their diets. This doesn't mean they are hesitant about eating it, but they want to be sure it holds nutritional value. Those people who choose to eat healthy foods will want to know the nutritional facts about grapefruit before they eat the fruit or drink the juice. They will choose to be educated in as many nutritional facts of grapefruit as possible, and those who are familiar with grapefruit know this particular citrus fruit has many different redeeming qualities. The best…

Image by Billie Hara via Flickr A shipment of fresh fruit makes a great gift for almost any occasion. For birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, or just to say thanks, fruit baskets have something in them for everyone. They are also inexpensive and can be shipped most months of the year. In this article we are going to talk about one fruit in particular, the grapefruit. Why ship grapefruit? Discovered on the island of Barbados in 1750, the grapefruit is one of the world's most popular breakfast foods. It is also unique in that it is the only citrus fruit that did…

Image by Stefanvds(.com) via Flickr The first American grapefruit crops were planted in Florida in 1823. And though the climate and soil were perfect for the new fruit, the grapefruit was not a hit in the Sunshine State. One reason for the chilly reception was that the orange had come in Florida several centuries earlier and there was already a burgeoning industry. Another reason was that people did not like the taste. They thought that it was simply too sour. Years later, the grapefruit would achieve success in South Texas. Just like Florida, South Texas has the ideal climate for…

When planning for a successful corporate event there are always many challenges. One of these is coming up with exciting and unique items to include in the gift that will be handed out at the affair. One of the all time favorites is a box or basket of all things citrus. Beautiful Texas Navel Oranges and Ruby Red grapefruit are exceptional choices for citrus gift baskets that may be also filled with gourmet treats. There are many companies that offer shipping services, allowing anyone to choose from a variety of gifts and place an order from the comfort of the…

While many people may know of some of the benefits of grapefruit and even grapefruit peel, they may be unaware there are benefits that extend beyond that of the body's physical well being–or even within the body's physical state. It is rather interesting to read articles on grapefruit peel and discover other facts about both the fruit and the peel that may be almost unknown to the average person. For instance, how many people actually know grapefruit peel has the ability to help a person relax? When we think of products that induce aromatherapy we think of those with a…

Grapefruit pectin is a type of fiber. This is the easiest way to describe what grapefruit pectin is. Since everyone is always saying that you should get more fiber in your diet, grapefruit pectin is a great way to do that. However, most people do not realize that you can get fiber from grapefruit pectin, or from any kind of citrus fruit for that matter. The truth is, you can get a whole lot of fiber from grapefruit pectin, depending on how exactly you eat it. There are lots of ways to eat grapefruit, but for the purpose of getting…

You drive out the driveway and as if on auto-pilot, navigate to your local grocery store to get your supplies for the week or perhaps the next few days. You bag your vegetables and then your fruit. You then wander the aisles looking for treats and then finally reach the refrigerator section and reach in to get a carton of your favorite grapefruit drink. You stare at it and think about the wonderful weather where these delicious fruits are produced and dream about going there to help at a local orchard if only for a day to help smell the…