When you think of citrus fruits, you probably first think of oranges, not grapefruit, right? Hence why grapefruit is often considered the forgotten citrus. But, there is nothing that should be forgotten about it! February is National Grapefruit Month and is the perfect time to learn more about this delectable fruit. Grapefruit got its…
Grapefruit – The Forgotten Citrus
/0 Comments/by Bonnie R. Giller, MS, RD, CDN, CDEYum, I love grapefruit! I find that many people forget about grapefruits…when they think citrus, they think oranges! Grapefruits date back to the early 1700s and were first introduced to Florida in 1820. Did you ever wonder how grapefruit got its name (or how any food gets its name)? Grapefruits grow on trees in clusters, very…
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