If you have been trying to lose weight but just don’t seem to be able to stop eating sweets you should try adding pink grapefruit to your diet. Pink grapefruit is sweet and tangy and has a unique taste that everyone loves. If you have stayed away from grapefruit because you think it’s too bitter you should try pink grapefruit and taste the difference for yourself. Pink grapefruit gets its pink color from Lycopene, which is very helpful in fighting cancer, heart disease, and other serious illnesses. Even though most people think of Lycopene as being something that tomatoes have…
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Temple oranges are known for the sweet, tangy and flavorful juice. They are a thin skinned fruit and somewhat oval in appearance. They are the finest citrus orange that Florida makes and are the cr?me of the crop in most fruit baskets. They are handpicked by Florida growers and feature a wonderful fruity aroma. Temple Oranges have the biggest flavor in all of the orange groves. Temple oranges are similar to Naval Oranges and have a wider growing season than other hybrid fruit. Their segments separate easily and are great for eating raw or for juicing. When picking out a…
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You already know that you can cut colds short and cure the flu by eating Temple oranges and other citrus fruits that are full of Vitamin C. Vitamin C will boost your immune system and help your body fight off colds and viruses so that your body can cure itself of the flu or a cold. But did you know that you can get immediate relief from the cough that comes with a cold or the flu by using Temple oranges? It’s true. While you wait for the Vitamin C to boost your immune system and kick out the cold…
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New Year’s Eve is a holiday that is all about the food and drink offered, and Honeybells can help your drinks stand out. You can use Honeybell juice to create deliciously refreshing signature cocktails and punches, and you can make non alcoholic drinks that anyone not imbibing on New Year’s Eve, or kids, will love to drink. It’s always a good idea to offer a mixture of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks at a New Year’s Eve party so here are some great party punches and cocktails you can make this year using delicious Honeybells, oranges, and other citrus fruits:…
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Most people use flowers or other decorations as centerpieces for their tables. However, with many people becoming allergic to various types of flowers, this practice can be problematic for company. Instead of attempting to choose flowers that your guests enjoy or choosing artificial arrangements, you can use citrus fruit arrangements instead. Not only are they more acceptable for those who may be allergic to certain flowers, but citrus fruit baskets also provide healthy snacks while your guests are waiting for you to serve dinner. By scattering the fruits throughout the dining and sitting areas you will spend less time attempting…
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From nearly the beginning of the grapefruit industry, people have favored the red grapefruit varieties of this citrus over the white. Although some industry professionals claim no distinction in flavor truly exists, red grapefruit lovers – as well as many grove owners – beg to differ. Ever since the Ruby Red grapefruit became the first patented grapefruit back in 1934, red grapefruit have steadily climbed in popularity and production. By the 1950s, Florida’s red grapefruit production had climbed to encompass 75% of all grapefruit grown in the state. Call it consumer intuition or maybe just pure luck, but in recent…
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You can set a great tone for the coming year when you start the new year out with Honeybells. Honeybells, a rare hybrid fruit that is highly sought after because it has a uniquely sweet taste, is the perfect healthy treat to start out the new year. After the holidays are over a lot of people feel sad and depressed. The coldest part of winter is coming and there are no more holidays to look forward to. After weeks of eating rich food full of sugar and delicious sweets many people have a hard time going back to a healthy…
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This summer you can enjoy a cooling and refreshing treat that is also healthy and sweet when you eat Valencia oranges. Valencia oranges are the only type of orange available during the late spring and summer and they are exceptionally sweet and juicy. Valencia oranges can be used to create cool summer treats, naturally sweet drinks, and delicious desserts. Valencia oranges are also the perfect treat to pack as a snack when you head to the park, the beach, the swimming pool or out to enjoy the wonderful summer weather. Valencia oranges are low in calories and have the sweet…
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Summer may be coming to a close but you can enjoy the fresh taste of summer all year when you buy seasonal Indian River citrus fruit. Indian River citrus fruit is the best tasting citrus fruit that you can buy. Every season you can find delicious seasonal fruit like oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, Honeybells or Clementines from Indian River citrus growers available to be sent anywhere in the country. When you order Indian River fruit you can be sure that the fruit you are getting is fresh, because Indian River fruit is shipped as soon as it’s picked. Unlike fruit at…
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The United States is the world leader in grapefruit production. Each year, fruit farms ship over one and a half million tons of the fruit. When grapefruit lovers hear these numbers they are often quite surprised. After all, the grapefruit is one of the more expensive fruits at the supermarket. Why is it so pricey if we grow so much of it? One simple explanation is its size and weight. The average grapefruit is about twice as heavy as an orange and it takes up more space. Therefore, it is more expensive to ship. Not to mention the fact that…