What Makes Red Florida Citrus Fruit Red?
Diane Lyons
With flesh that is a surprising juicy red, Florida scarlet navel oranges and Florida ruby red grapefruit are delightful anomalies that give the Florida citrus market extra tang. Varying in color from light pink to blood red, red varieties of Florida citrus fruit get their scarlet hue from either anthocyanins or...
Eat Florida Grapefruit to Improve Cholesterol
Diane Lyons
Did you know that eating Florida grapefruit can help lower your cholesterol? Eating one sweet, juicy Florida grapefruit a day can lower cholesterol by more than 10%, reduce narrowing of the arteries by 46%, and help decrease your blood pressure by more than 5 points. A waxy, fat-like material, cholesterol is necessary...
Is Fresh Florida Orange Juice Really Better than Concentrates?
Diane Lyons
As you sip your morning glass of orange juice, you may think you’re getting the full nutritional benefit of Florida oranges; but you could be wrong. If you didn’t squeeze your glass of OJ from fresh Florida oranges, nutritionists say you’re missing out on important health benefits. Nearly all orange juice...
Florida Grapefruit Are Weight-Watcher Superfood
Diane Lyons
If you’re trying to lose a few pounds, adding a serving of sweet, juicy to every meal can help you reach your target weight more quickly. Eating half a grapefruit at the beginning of every meal can help you lose up to a pound a week, even if you’re not counting calories!...