Did you know that just by eating one little piece of citrus fruit you can actually lose weight and lengthen your lifespan? Start believing because it is very true, in fact just one serving of citrus fruits can change the amount of medications you have to take on a daily basis as well. Citrus fruits are easy to spot as they are the ones full of bright color and thick skins. Oranges, grapefruits, limes, pineapples and lemons are just a few. There are endless choices of citrus fruits with all of the variances of oranges such as the tangelo and…
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If you want to send a gift to a friend or loved one that is feeling under the weather, or is in the hospital after being ill a gift of Indian River fruit is a great way to cheer them up. Indian River fruit is also a great gift for an elderly friend or loved one who is in a nursing home or assisted care facility. Citrus fruit like oranges and grapefruit are very healthy treats that people who are sick can benefit from eating. The Vitamin C in Indian River fruit will boost the immune system and help your…
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Depression can be a serious problem for people, especially during the winter, but Temple oranges can help fight depression. Seasonal depression, which is also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, is something that millions of people struggle with every year. For most people who are affected by seasonal depression the late winter is the toughest time of the year because it seems like winter will never end. Temple oranges, delicious citrus fruits that are only in season during the late winter, can be the perfect weapon in the fight against late winter depression. According to medical research many people who have…
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The most serious health issues facing the nation today can be tied to bad diets. The risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain kinds of cancer all increase when we eat irresponsibly. Of course, it isn’t entirely our fault. Cheap, nutrient-deprived foods are available at every supermarket, convenience store, and fast food restaurant in the nation. These ‘junk’ foods are invariably high in calories, fats, sugars, and carbohydrates. In other words, they do not give our bodies what they need to satisfy them on a cellular level. As a result, we do not feel full or sated when…
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If you want to make sure your family and your kids eat healthy throughout the summer use super sweet Valencia oranges to make kid friendly summer treats that everyone in the house will love. You can make these treats with your kids to give them fun projects to do when it’s too warm to play outside. You can also have the kids use Valencia oranges, grapefruit and other seasonal fruits to make their own treats at birthday parties, picnics and other summer get togethers. Many of these treats are portable and are appropriate to bring to the park or the…
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Sweet mountain Bing cherries are quite simply, delicious. Their rich, deep red color and superb sweetness make them a favorite summer snack for many. They are easy to eat and very satisfying. While they taste fantastic, perhaps the best thing about Bing cherries is their nutrition. Bing cherries are typically harvested from mid-June to mid-August. The majority of Bing cherries grown in the United States are from Washington. Other states in the northwest produce cherries as well. When selecting sweet mountain Bing cherries, look for cherries that are large and firm and have a deep red color. Immature Bing cherries…
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Could fresh fruit be nature’s ultimate food? Nutritionists and medical researchers are constantly finding new benefits to be had from eating the recommended daily allowance of fresh fruit, with advantages ranging from staving off debilitating diseases to prolonging life and even to sharpening the senses. It’s a wonder of the world that something so simple as fresh fruit, among mankind’s earliest forms of nourishment, could continue to yield so many important and promising rewards. For the upcoming holiday season, a fresh fruit basket offers your family and friends the chance to indulge in delicious, high-energy and high-nutritional fresh fruit at…
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Snacking can actually help you lose weight and stay healthy, if you’re snacking on great tasting Temple oranges. Citrus fruits of all kinds are healthy and delicious, but eating seasonal citrus fruit will give you a wide variety of fruit to eat depending on what season it is. There is a big push in the gourmet community to eat only seasonal foods because that is what our bodies are used to. Making Temple oranges a steady snack for the few weeks during the late winter when they are in season will give you a nutritious and low calorie snack that…
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If you want to eat healthy but think that eating healthy means fussing with slow cooked food and dealing with inconvenient containers all the time think again. One of the healthiest foods that you can eat is portable, self-contained, and delicious. Honeybell tangelos are packed with vitamins and minerals that your body needs. These small fruits deliver a big nutritional punch and can give you a natural boost of alertness and awareness without the sugar and caffeine crash of coffee or sugary energy drinks and snacks. Honeybell tangelos are the perfect healthy take along food because they can fit easily…
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If you are starting a new diet to get healthy this year adding Honeybells to your diet can help you lose weight. One of the biggest problems that people have when they switch to a new diet that is low calorie and low fat is food cravings. If you are used to eating a lot of sugary or sweet snacks and desserts it can be very difficult to feel satisfied by eating lower calorie snacks and desserts without the same amounts of sugar and fat. That’s usually when people slip and go back to their old eating patterns. But you…