Thought to have been discovered in the West Indies – most likely Jamaica – the grapefruit was first brought to Florida and cultivated there in the early 19th century. Now also grown in California, Arizona and Texas, Florida continues to lead by far in United States grapefruit production. Grapefruit, a…
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Continue ReadingIf you have friends and family who live in cold or snowy climates surprise them this winter with a gift of fresh, sunny, Florida citrus fruit. Citrus fruit is a great gift for people who live in cold, dark, snowy climates during the winter. Your friends and family will love…
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This Valentines Day give your valentine the gift of a healthy treat. Florida oranges, along with other citrus fruits, are a great choice for a Valentines gift for your sweetheart, your friends, and your family. Not everyone can eat chocolate because of medical conditions or allergies, and some people choose…
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Before we can answer the question of how Florida oranges in your diet can help fight free radicals, it may help to give a little bit of background about what free radicals are and why they are found in the body. Then it will become clear why they are bad…
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One of the hardest things about trying to lose weight is not eating sweets but navel oranges are the perfect solution to that dieting dilemma. Super sweet and delicious navel oranges are also very low in calories. A medium sized navel orange has about 80 calories, or about one third…
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Delicious fresh Honeybells are a treat that only comes around once a year. Festive Honeybells are often called the Christmas fruit. There are a couple of different reasons that Honeybells got this nickname. Honeybells have a unique shape with a protrusion on the end that makes them bell shaped. Because…
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In this economy, people are digging for ways to functionally spend their money. Consumers are buying in bulk, searching for sales and clipping coupons in order to purchase their daily necessities. What about the consumers who would like to offer a nice gesture to a friend or loved one? The…
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Honeybell oranges are a beloved holiday treat. Because these delicious fruits are only in season from late December to early February they are often given as holiday gifts or used in holiday cooking. Honeybells have a rich, sweet taste and a lot of super sweet juice. That makes them perfect…
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Citrus fruit is often called nature’s “vitamin store,” and Honeybell oranges are a prime example why. Like many kinds of citrus fruit, Honeybell tangelos are rich in Vitamins A and C, both of which supply essential fuels and building materials for the body. Vitamin A is proven to help improve…
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Fruit tower gifts are perfect for any occasion and for any recipient. There are very few gifts that can be given to anyone, in any circumstance and still be appropriate but fruit tower gifts are one of those rare gifts. You can give fruit tower gifts for birthdays, holidays, graduations,…