Red grapefruit stands tall in the world of citrus, there’s no doubt. Besides its refreshingly tangy-tart taste, it’s loaded with a host of nutritional goodies: Vitamin C, potassium, folate, thiamin, antioxidants, lycopene, fiber and more – plus red grapefruit is low in fat. But did you know that red grapefruit…
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The early weeks of January don’t just bring the cold and bitter temperatures of deepest winter. In fact, the first weeks of every new year bring the peak season for one of the lesser-known but still amazingly healthy fruits known as the Honeybell tangelo. Honeybells have a short peak season,…
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The decorations and opened presents have all been put away…everything except your Christmas fruitcake. Whether you received it as a gift or lovingly made it yourself, perhaps using Grandmas secret recipe, chances are you’ve still got some left. The beautiful thing about fruitcake is that, if it is properly stored,…
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I’ve received many letters from customers asking about how we handle fruit between the time it’s picked and the time it leaves on trucks for nationwide distribution. When the fruit comes in from the groves in field boxes, some of it may have a slightly sooty appearance for look dirty.…
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Who doesn’t love the juicy, sweet/tart deliciousness of a fresh-from-the-grove grapefruit? And to make them even more enticing, these tempting fruits come with flesh in colors to please the eye as well as the taste buds. But are they all the same? Is there any difference between a white, pink…
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Summer will be here before you know it, and Indian River citrus fruit can help you get in the best possible shape for summer. Indian River grapefruit and oranges are the perfect way to satisfy your cravings for sweet treats without ruining your sensible diet. With most pieces of fruit…
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Continue ReadingMost people want to healthier but think that changing their eating habits would require a dramatic switch in the foods that they eat, or a huge commitment to a new lifestyle. But eating healthier is a lot easier than it seems. You make choices about the foods that you eat…
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Even though eating is something all of us do every day, people are more confused than ever about their diets. According to a recent survey commissioned by the International Food Information Council Foundation, those polled said it was easier to figure out their taxes than it was to determine what…
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You love sweets, there’s no getting around it. But maybe you’re on a diet. Or maybe you just prefer to eat sensibly and well. So, what food comes direct from Mother Nature fat-free, sodium-free and cholesterol-free? The answer: tangerines! Not only do tangerines provide a sweet alternative to cakes, cookies…
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When you shop for a holiday gift, what’s the first thing on your list of priorities? Is it style? Maybe it’s the message that the gift communicates. Or is it price? (In today’s troubled times, that’s nothing to be ashamed of.) Most people consider a prudent mix of these qualities…