by Editor | Mar 29, 2018 | Blog
The grapefruit is actually a very modern fruit, that has only existed for a couple hundred years. It’s a hybrid of the pomelo and the sweet orange, though in some regions it is misnamed as a pomelo. Most believe that it was a natural hybrid, rather than an intentional...
by Editor | Mar 28, 2018 | Blog
Nutrition According to the USDA National Nutrient Database, a cup of pink, red, or white grapefruit sections contains: 74 calories 0.23 grams (g) of fat 0 g of sodium 0 g of cholesterol 18.58 g of carbohydrate 1.45 g of protein Eating one cup of grapefruit sections...
by Editor | Mar 26, 2018 | Blog
Grapefruits are low in calories but are full of nutrients, and an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Harvard Medical School states that grapefruit has a glycemic index of 25. This suggests that it does not significantly affect blood sugar and insulin levels. Many...
by Editor | Mar 23, 2018 | Blog
Cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Some cucumbers are treated with a wax coating after they are picked. Do not wash these before storing, but wash thoroughly or peel before consuming. Avoid cucumbers with ends that are shriveled or withered....
by Editor | Mar 22, 2018 | Blog
Nutrition According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, 1 cup of raw sliced cucumber with peel, weighing around 52 grams (g) contains: 49.52 g of water 8 calories 0.34 g of protein 0.06 g of fat 1.89 g of carbohydrate,...
