Articles related to "Grapefruit"

Grapefruit gets its name from the way it grows - in grapelike clusters. White, pink or red, grapefruit is a subtropical citrus with eye-opening flavor.

The Grapefruit diet is a 12 day program that helps dieters lose an average of 3-4 pounds.

The health benefits attributed to grapefruit essential oil can be categorized into: anti-oxidant, diuretic, disinfectant, stimulant, anti-depressant and digestive.

In just a couple of minutes, you can easily pair and segment a grapefruit. The bite sized segments are perfect to add to heart healthy recipes/

Grapefruit essential oil is one of the lesser known citrus oils; however, it has a number of uses in aromatherapy and is well liked by children for its gentle properties.

Grapefruit peel can be deliciously and simply preserved to make a sweet and natural treat.

Mention grapefruit to some people and it sets their teeth on edge, but therein hides a hidden punch which could change the way some medicines are prescribed.

Roast salmon makes a wonderful and light lunch. With winter coming soon, citrus will be in season sooner than later.

The grapefruit diet is a fad that has been around since the 1970s, but how effective and safe is eating pure fruit for nutrition?

Non-alcoholic cocktails can still have the drama and sophistication of the real thing. These grapefruit juice mocktails appeal to a grown-up palate.

A new study suggests that eating one grapefruit – especially the red variety – can lower both your cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Can a grapefruit a day keep the heart doctor away?

This seasonal soup and salad look spectacular on the plate, taste even better, and will have guests begging for recipes.

Grapefruit seed extract is an alternative cleaning product which has the power to clean personal items as well as cure many skin ailments.

Grapefruit are easy to establish, quick to bear fruit, take up little space and require minimal care to provide delicious crops of healthy fruit for your family.

Lightly steamed asparagus can be used for main dishes, side dishes, soups and salads. These asparagus quiche and asparagus salad recipes are two delicious examples.

The citrus family is immense. There are hundreds of varieties and new ones are constantly being created, offering new and different tastes and more options for the garden

Citrus borer and codling moth are two major annoyances for home orchardists. They need controlling if you want to grow good fruit.

Essential oils are valuable healing tools, but like any potent medicine there are situations in which certain oils are not safe and should not be used.

Oranges, grapefruits, mandarins, tangerines, lemons, and limes are not created equal! Some of these fruits are great for health while others are acid-forming.

There is no such thing as a broad-spectrum natural preservative. However, there are natural items that can have preservative qualities.

Pierre Laszlo is a man of culture as well as being a scientist and it shows through in Citrus, A History which is a story, reference and an enticing literary work.

Every back yard should have a citrus tree or two growing somewhere. They are easy to grow in most districts and provide a plentiful supply of fresh fruit in season.

Weight loss can be tricky, but scientists have found a variety of natural fat burning foods that can help rev up metabolism and boost fat burning.

A couple of elegant cocktails perfect for mother's day and a few accompanying recipes in case you're wondering what to serve this year for mom.

A couple of elegant cocktails perfect for mother's day and a few accompanying recipes in case you're wondering what to serve this year for mom.

Celebrate Mom on Mother's Day with a delightful breakfast in bed, including Cinnamon Toast, soft- or hard-boiled eggs and Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup.

If you drink fruit juice in the morning, it may be altering your medication blood levels. Find out to prevent this problem.

For a refreshing tangy flavor, cocktails made with gin are perfect cooling off drinks. Combine gin with juices such as grapefruit and pineapple to add bite to cocktails.

A popular cocktail in Tokyo called the Yuzu Sour is made from yuzu juice, shochu, and sour mix. This recipe is a light and refreshing substitute from common ingredients.

Here are presented some simple and classic summer salads.

Citrus juicers range from simple reamers to hand and lever presses to electrical juicers. Here's how to choose.

Some medications can "interact" directly or indirectly with foods we eat or herbal/natural products we take.

Folic acid is essential for a healthy diet...especially among pregnant women. You can find cheap sources of folic acid, if you know where to look.

The fruits of the citrus trees are similar in both shape and color; learn to identify the differences between orange, lime, lemon, tangerine and grapefruit citrus fruits.

Baby boomers who want to slow down the aging process need to consider the food and drink choices consumed each day.

You may be feeling tired, sick or bloated because parasites are living in your body. Here's how to avoid them, as well as detox and cleanse your body.

Vodka is an ideal cocktail base since it allows the flavor of the other ingredients to dominate. Because of this vodka cocktails have become popular alcoholic drinks.

Scientists have done some extensive studies on the minerals, vitamins and phytochemicals in plant food and why these foods can prevent or stop the development of tumors.

A guide to the healthiest fruits and vegetables that are in season in the Northern Hemisphere in late fall.

Revolutionary new perfumes based on the link between the human sub-consious and smell serve to make women smell younger.

Boomers and seniors can join friends and spouses on money-saving vacations to major league Cactus League and Grapefruit League games and World Baseball Classic.

The first in a series of Baseball Primer articles examines the origins of Baseball's Spring Training in Florida, Arizona, Mississippi and even Japan.

This article gives directions for planting a small windowsill garden from fruit seeds.

If you're feeling nauseous and crummy after last night's party, there's no need to stay in bed. Search your kitchen for these hangover-fighting items.

Batter up! Professional baseball returns to Port Charlotte, Florida, in February 2009 when the Tampa Bay Rays kick off spring training in the new Charlotte Sports Park.

If you get an opportunity to try some unusual tropical fruits, don't shy away--you'll be pleasantly suprised by their unique taste.

Serve your guests some tasty and colorful side dishes to complement Christmas dinner--Twice-Baked Potatoes and Jeweled Winter Salad.

Cortisol levels decline with age. A very low cortisol level is a serious medical condition, but there are some simple steps you can take to raise your cortisol levels.

During the cold, dreary months of winter, if you are in need of a culinary pick me up grab an exhilarating winter citrus.

Sub Rosa vodkas are delicious when used in any traditional vodka cocktail recipe, but there are definitely cocktails that take full advantage of their unique flavors.