Pink grapefruit is considered to be one of the Superfoods, or foods that are so good for you the more of them you eat the healthier you are. Pink grapefruit, along with Ruby red grapefruit and other citrus fruits, is a nutritional powerhouse that has many fantastic physical health benefits. If you are not already eating at least one pink grapefruit per day you should add grapefruit right away. Eating grapefruit everyday won’t get boring because there are so many delicious ways to eat fresh grapefruit including grilling it or having fresh pink grapefruit segments and grapefruit juice in a…
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More people than ever are watching what they eat today and trying to lose weight and stay in shape and eating healthy grapefruit is a great way to accomplish those goals. A lot of people think that eating healthy food means eating bland food that doesn’t taste very good but nothing could be further from the truth. Healthy food can be delicious and healthy citrus fruit like grapefruit and oranges can be very sweet. The difference between healthy citrus fruit and sugary snacks is that your body can’t break down refined sugar very well so most of it ends up…
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When eaten on a regular basis, fruit and vegetables can reduce the risk of many of the leading causes of death, like heart disease and cancer. They also play a vital role in weight management. But according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most Americans aren’t eating enough of them. Only about a third of residents eat two or more servings or fresh fruit each day, and even fewer get the veggies they need. In fact, the study found that people are eating even less fruit than they were a generation ago, when…
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What you eat can certainly depend on how healthy you are inside as a human being. Eating the right foods cannot only keep your weight in check, but they can also ward off several illnesses as well. There are endless benefits of consuming delicious citrus fruit. Citrus fruit can come in many varieties such as lemons, oranges, pineapples, grapefruits and tangerines. Just about everyone at this point is aware that any type of citrus fruit is high in Vitamin C, but many of them are also high in calcium and Vitamin A as well. Another main reason citrus fruit is…
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Seeing friends and family members that you do not get to see often during the holidays can be a lot of fun, but it can also put you at risk of getting sick. During the holiday season most people do not eat right or get enough sleep and are dealing with lots of holiday induced stress. All of these things can cause your immune system to break down and leave you more vulnerable to becoming sick. In addition there are lots of people out and about who are sick and spread viruses, colds, and other illnesses all over the place.…
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While all pears fall into the same category nutritionally, the Comice Pear stands head and shoulders above its well-known cousins, the Anjou, Bartlett and Bosc pear. The nutritional components may be similar, but the taste of the Comice is what sets it apart as superior. Nutritionally, pears are commonly grouped with apples. The do, however, stand up very well in comparison to apples. Despite their juiciness, Comice pears contain approximately 18% fiber (significantly more than an apple). The entire pear is edible with the exception of the seed and stem. Considered by many to be hypo-allergenic, pears also contain vitamin…
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Though many people take fresh citrus fruit for granted in their daily lives, the truth is that there’s no better way to stock your body and your metabolism up with the nutrients, the vitamins, and the fuel it needs to reach its peak operating condition. Besides enjoying the fruit as a snack or as part of a meal all by itself, you can also take advantage of fresh citrus fruit’s incredible supply of delicious juices. Odds are you’ve been enjoying some form of fruit juice all your life, whether the kind taken from concentrate or in the form of fuit-ades…
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You already know that peaches are delicious. But you may not know the many health benefits of eating peaches. Like all fruit peaches are a healthy part of any diet. Fresh fruit is essential to good health. But delicious peaches have several essential vitamins and minerals that you may not get enough of in other foods. There are several different types of peaches that are in season throughout the year. So no matter what time of year it is you can find delicious fresh peaches. You can also use fresh peaches to make peach preserves that can be enjoyed all…
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Every winter hundreds of thousands of people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder or the “winter blues”. There are several different factors that can contribute to the winter blues, but eating Temple oranges is one way to help cure them. It’s normal for everyone, even those who haven’t been diagnosed with Seasonal Affective Disorder, to feel a little let down and sad after the busy holiday season is over but Temple oranges are the perfect pick me up when you’re feeling sad. Bright and cheerful the deep orange and super sweet Temple oranges will lift your spirits and give your body…
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It’s not exactly accurate to say that 2009 is winding down. Actually, it’s fairer to say that this troubled year, with all its problems and upheaval, is sputtering out and dying like a wet candle. But the new year brings fresh hope and new chances, even as we start to reflect on the old year and resolve ourselves to improving our lives and the lives of our loved ones. As we enter into this new year and new decade remember that one of the best decisions you can make for yourself and your family is to reclaim the physical fitness…