Did you know that grapefruit (the wonder-fruit) which is known for its powerful health benefits, was initially treated like a pariah among other citrus fruits when introduced to the United States? Grapefruit was first discovered in the 18th century in the Caribbean as the result of an accidental hybrid between…
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Continue ReadingWhen first cultivated in the United States in 1823, grapefruit was less than popular because of the acidic nature of the fruit and its bitter flavor. At the time, other citrus fruits like oranges and mandarins, with their sweet flavors and lower levels of acidity, were far more sought after.…
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Continue ReadingDetox is a word in health and beauty circles that revolves around maintaining and attaining ones’ health. It is also one of the fastest routes to losing weight. Remember though that the best approach to curbing and eradicating the toxins from our body is to use small, daily doses of…
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Continue ReadingImage by exfordy via Flickr For many years botanists believed that the first grapefruit crops had been had been cultivated on the island of Barbados. The reason for this was simple–that was where Europeans first encountered the exotic new fruit. The year was 1750 and a Welsh scholar was documenting…
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Grapefruit is an excellent, low-calorie choice for weight watchers and gourmets alike. Calories in grapefruit are low, but flavor and nutrition is high. This subtropical fruit is highly versatile. The fruit and its juice both have several nutrients essential for good health, and the entire fruit is useful in dishes…
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Continue ReadingThe low amount of calories in grapefruit mean that it can be used in recipes without ruining your diet. From dinner salads with prawns or avocado, fruit salads with raspberries or apples, grapefruit adds flavor without fat. A simple salad with greens and mango or carrot will fit within anyone's…
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The low calories in grapefruit mean that they can be used in many ways without contributing to a high calorie count, while contributing a major flavor and nutritional boost. Both the zest and the flesh yield lots of flavor for very few calories, and grapefruit’s flavor can be used in…
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Continue ReadingThe average American consumes around 270 pounds of fresh fruit and tree nuts each year. While many nuts are native to North America, most fruits are not. In fact, only three fruits are considered indigenous: the Concord grape, the blueberry and the cranberry. The rest are all imports. Today we…
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Continue ReadingFruit and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet. The scant number of calories in grapefruit make it a dieter's delight, and the intense flavor makes a gourmet dish out of the simplest meals. Grapefruit is a citrus, and as such, plays well with other citrus fruits and can sometimes…