The mighty Grapefruit, a beautiful fruit packed with power!  With National Heart Month coming up, what better time to add grapefruit to your diet? Consuming Grapefruit has been shown to lower the risk of heart disease, by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol.   Grapefruit contains plant compounds known as phytochemicals, which are crucial in preventing…

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…

As you know, having fruits and vegetables as a part of your daily meal pattern can contribute to your health and overall well-being.  There are numerous fruits and vegetables you can eat and many different ways to cook them, so you should be able to switch it up on a regular basis.   But, do…

Yum, 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…