What fruit is tangy and tart, yet also sweet, tastes nothing like the sound of its name, is extraordinarily good for you and comes in an array of varieties to please even the most discriminating? If you guessed “grapefruit,” then you may be among the millions already in the know about a revered Florida citrus-fruit favorite. One of the puzzling, yet appreciated anomalies of the food world is how an edible from nature can be both sweet and sour and inarguably delicious. Grapefruit, when bitten into, offers the tongue’s taste buds a delightful, subtle sweetness at first that quickly transforms…
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The US is slipping when it comes to improving life expectancy, says a new study published at Columbia University. Though the country has achieved modest gains over the past thirty years, it has fallen relative to the other twelve countries in the study. Of particular concern is the survival rate of middle-aged Americans. According to the latest results, the survival rate for 45-year-old men has slipped from 3rd place in 1975 to next to last place (12th) in 2005. Why is America a much more dangerous place for middle-aged men these days? Is it smoking? Nope. Smoking rates have declined…
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Flu season is on the way and one of the best weapons against the flu is navel oranges. The flu is more than just an inconvenience. Some strains of the flu virus can be very serious or even deadly. Anyone who has a compromised immune system, like children or the elderly, has a much greater risk of developing flu complications that can do long term damage to their health. Flu vaccines are expensive and there are often not enough to go around. Even if you get the vaccine you may still get the flu because there are so many different…
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It’s hard to find a snack or dessert that is sweet and delicious but is also good for you. Temple oranges are one of the few snacks that you can eat yourself and give your family that are healthy and taste fantastic. Temple oranges are a hybrid fruit and have the sweetness and juiciness of a Mandarin orange and the tang of a tangerine. They are usually medium sized pieces of fruit so they are perfect for kids because they are not too big. They also are easy to peel and have very few seeds, which makes them easy for…
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Okay citrus fruit has been cited as having any number of fabulous health benefits. To some extent, all citrus fruit can provide the vitamins and antioxidants that will help in preventing and controlling a variety of cancers, increase your immune system and some can even clear up your skin with their hydrating properties. But clear a stuffy nose? That’s exactly the claim of the Sunburst Tangerine. This tangerine which is available for a short time early in the season from November to early January, is actually a cross between the Robinson and Osceola oranges. Several studies have suggested that the…
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Bookstore shelves are becoming filled with a number of titles on the subject of herbal remedies. The popularity of such publications should not come as a surprise. People are realizing that some of the classic, traditional methods of healing are still quite relevant in modern days. However, even those that maintain a high interest in herbal remedies may be surprised at the varied uses for Temple Oranges. Such a seemingly unassuming citrus fruit is pretty versatile as far as home remedies go. Here are a few ways to use it as such: Allow the rinds of a Temple Orange to…
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Eating citrus fruits like Honeybell oranges can reduce your risk of developing some cancers by up to 50%. Scientists and medical researchers have been studying the health benefits of citrus fruits like Honeybell oranges for years, and some studies have shown that people who regularly eat oranges and citrus fruits like Honeybells decreased their chances of developing throat, larynx and stomach cancers by 50%. Start adding Honeybell oranges and other citrus fruits to your diet today if you want to significantly decrease your risk of getting certain kinds of cancers. Doctors think that one of the reasons why Honeybells and…
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If you have made a resolution to get healthy this year the first thing that you need to change is your diet. Most people don’t even realize how unhealthy their diets here until they consciously think about what they eat everyday and make an effort to substitute healthy foods for unhealthy ones. One way to get started on a healthy diet is to substitute Honeybells for sugary snacks and desserts. Honeybells are a unique citrus fruit that is very sweet and delicious but ultimately healthy for your body. You can eat Honeybells when you are craving sugary snacks and the…
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The number one resolution that people make year after year is to eat healthy and get in shape at the start of a new year. Are you ready to get in shape and start eating better this year? A healthy diet includes lots of fruits and vegetables. Eating vegetables may not be much fun, but eating more fruit can be a lot of fun when you add Honeybells into your daily diet. Honeybells are a hybrid fruit that is a combination of a tangerine and a grapefruit. You get the sweetness and juiciness of a tangerine and the health benefits…
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For thousands of families who are trying to save money the problem of cutting back on expenses without sacrificing healthy food is a big concern. You can use fruit delivery to cut your household food budget and still get the delicious and healthy fruit you and your family need. Buying citrus fruit in bulk directly from the grower helps you save money because you are buying directly from the grove and not paying a middleman or grocery store. You are also not paying for the cost of shipping the fruit to the store. The fruit will be shipped directly to…