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	Grapefruit - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Grapefruit forms a core part of the "grapefruit diet", the theory being that the fruit's low glycemic index is able to help the body's metabolism burn fat.
		Grapefruit seed extract has been claimed to be a strong antimicrobial with proven activity against bacteria and fungi.
		Grapefruit from "Fruits of warm climates" by Julia F. Morton
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grapefruit (705 words)

	Grapefruit
		Where the grapefruit is grown in California, Arizona and Texas, the soils are largely alkaline and frequent irrigation causes undesirable alkaline salts to rise to the surface.
		In 1970, consumption of grapefruit was temporarily heightened by a widely promoted "grapefruit diet" plan claimed to achieve a loss of 10 lbs (4.5 kg) in 10 days and continuous gradual loss until the achievement of normal body weight.
		Grapefruit is customarily a breakfast fruit, chilled, cut in half, the sections loosened from the peel and each other by a special curved knife, and the pulp spooned from the "half-shell".
	www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/morton/grapefruit.html (5027 words)

	Grapefruit - Definition - Mr Breakfast
		Grapefruits are also rich in inositol - a sugar-derived nutrient that helps prevent the accumulation of fat in the liver and aids in the detoxification of metabolic toxins.
		Grapefruits can be eaten in segments like oranges, but most people find that the tart pulp requires tempering with a sweetener like sugar or honey.
		In the grand timeline of citrus, the grapefruit is a relative newcomer.
	www.mrbreakfast.com /glossary_term.asp?glossaryID=153 (528 words)

	Grapefruit Mentality - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Grapefruit Mentality is a phrase coined by Babylon 5 actor Jerry Doyle on his national radio show.
		The Grapefruit Mentality is defined as the ability for the public to become interested in an object or person just because the media is paying attention to it.
		Other examples Doyle uses of Grapefruit Mentality are the images of the Virgin Mary on a grilled cheese and another Virgin Mary sighting on an overpass in Chicago.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grapefruit_Mentality (162 words)

	BellyBytes.com: Grapefruit
		The white grapefruit is much lower in vitamin A with about 23 I.U. Grapefruit has a full range of B vitamins with the exception of vitamin B12 and contain about 28 mcg of folic acid.
		Grapefruit sections are a good source of vitamin C ranging from 79 to 88 mg.
		Pink grapefruit juice supplies 1087 I.U. of vitamin A, while the white provides a minimal 25 I.U. With the exception of vitamin B12, the juice swells with B vitamins with 10 mg of thiamin,.05 mg of riboflavin, and.49 to.57 mg of niacin.
	www.bellybytes.com /food/grapefruit.html (781 words)

	Grapefruit
		Florida grapefruit are grown in two areas: in central Florida and in the Indian River area on the eastern coast, where the soil and climate are perfect for grapefruit.
		California grapefruit, which are in the stores in late summer and fall, are easier to peel and segment, but their flavor is only fair--the flesh just isn't as heavy with sweet juice as the Florida fruit.
		Grapefruit is great on its own, but if you want to sweeten a particularly tart fruit, sprinkle the halves with a little brown or whit sugar and a dot of butter and put them in a shallow baking dish under the broiler for a minute or two, until the tops glaze and start to bubble.
	www.producepete.com /shows/grapefruit.html (893 words)

	Dole 5 A Day - We make 5 A Day fun!
		The grapefruit we know today was developed in the West Indies in the early 1700’s and first introduced to Florida in the 1820’s.
		There is no mistaking a grapefruit tree - they are large with glossy dark green leaves and the fruit hangs in clusters on the tree.
		Grapefruit sections are a delicious addition to fruit and vegetable salads.
	www.dole5aday.com /ReferenceCenter/Encyclopedia/Grapefruit (391 words)

	Grapefruit
		The grapefruit we are familiar with today was developed in the West Indies in the early 1700's and first introduced to the United States in the 1820's.
		The grapefruit should be very heavy for its size, as it will be the juiciest, and it should be springy to the touch, not soft, or wilted.
		Varieties of grapefruit are categorized by flesh color, white, pink, to red, and whether they are seeded or seedless.
	www.tonytantillo.com /fruits/grapefruit.html (390 words)

	grapefruit, grapefruit juice, clinical uses, interractions with other drugs and medications
		Grapefruits are round, with a diameter of between 4 and 6 inches.
		Grapefruit juice inhibits a special enzyme in the intestines that is responsible for the natural breakdown and absorption of many medications.
		Grapefruit juice research has suggested that flavonoids and/or furanocoumarin compounds are the substances that act to block the enzyme in the intestines that normally metabolizes many drugs.
	www.holistic-online.com /Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h_grapefruit.htm (816 words)

	WHFoods: Grapefruit
		Many botanists think the grapefruit was actually the result of a natural cross breeding which occurred between the orange and the pomelo, a citrus fruit that was brought from Indonesia to Barbados in the 17th century.
		Grapefruit trees were planted in Florida in the early 19th century, although they did not become a viable commercial crop until later that century.
		Grapefruits should be rinsed under cool water before consuming, even though you will probably not be eating the peel, since cutting into an unwashed fruit may transfer dirt or bacteria that may reside on the skin's surface to the edible flesh.
	www.whfoods.com /genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=25 (3366 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Health \| Clue to grapefruit drug reaction
		Grapefruit is known to increase the rate at which some drugs - including cholesterol and blood pressure medications - enter the blood stream.
		The drugs affected by grapefruit juice usually have some difficulty entering the body after they are consumed because an intestinal enzyme partially destroys them as they are absorbed.
		She said: "If further research identifies and extracts this chemical from grapefruit in the future, everyone may be able to enjoy eating grapefruit and benefit from its antioxidants.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/4753747.stm (474 words)

	NYS Horticulture Study Guide For Youth
		Grapefruit is grown for its large fruits that can range in color from white-fleshed to yellow, and even pink or red.
		Grapefruit trees will do best in an area where there is full sun, good moisture levels, and excellent drainage.
		With grapefruits, there is no harvest season, and the fruits should be picked when they are fully ripened.
	www.hort.cornell.edu /4hplants/Fruits/Grapefruit.html (196 words)

	TreeHelp.com: Trees: Citrus Trees: Types: Grapefruit
		The grapefruit was at one time called the 'forbidden fruit' and is believed to be of Caribbean origin.
		Grapefruit trees reach a height of between 22 and 30 feet at maturity.
		Grapefruit at maturity are bright yellow with a thick peel with white, pale yellow, pink or red flesh.
	www.treehelp.com /trees/citrus/citrus-grapefruit.asp (245 words)

	Vegetarians in Paradise/Grapefruit History/Grapefruit Nutrition/Grapefruit Folklore/GrapefruitRecipe
		New grapefruit varieties, including those with pink and red flesh, were developed in the early 1900's and became a popular commodity in the northern states.
		Red and pink grapefruit shines with its approximately 596 I.U. of vitamin A. The white grapefruit is much lower in vitamin A with about 23 I.U. Grapefruit has a full range of B vitamins with the exception of vitamin B12 and contain about 28 mcg of folic acid.
		Pink grapefruit juice supplies 1087 I.U. of vitamin A, while the white provides a minimal 25 I.U. With the exception of vitamin B12, the juice swells with B vitamins with 10 mg of thiamine,.05 mg of riboflavin, and.49 to.57 mg of niacin.
	www.vegparadise.com /highestperch63.html (3805 words)

	Grapefruit
		Grapefruits are thought to be a cross between oranges and the pummelo.
		Grapefruits ripen when picked, and are best when stored loose at a cool room temperature, or in the refrigerator.
		While grapefruits are often served cut in half to be eaten raw or juiced, they can also be sliced and grilled as a side dish to serve with an entrée.
	www.pccnaturalmarkets.com /health/Food_Guide/Grapefruit.htm (707 words)

	Grapefruits, Ruby Red, Minneola, Pummelo Fruits Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		The grapefruit is supposed to be a young citrus sort that has grown out of a crossing between a pummelo and an orange.
		Grapefruits are eaten raw and are often used for.
		Sweeties, are a crossing between the pummelo and the grapefruit.
	www.thefruitpages.com /grapefruits.shtml (226 words)

	Juicin' Lou - Grapefruit
		Grapefruit, like other citrus fruits, has been shown to exert some anticancer effects in human population studies as well as in animal studies.
		(Grapefruit has proved to be one of the most valuable fruits as an aid in the removal or dissolving of inorganic calcium which may have formed deposits in the cartilage of the joints, as in Arthritis, as a result of an excessive consumption of devitalized white flour products.
		Grapefruits that are soft, wilted, flabby, or have green on the skin should not be consumed.
	www.geocities.com /JuicinLou/Fruit/Grapefruit.html (720 words)

	Xanax medicine encyclopedia - xanax and grapefruit (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
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	xanax.pornlink4u.info /xanax-and-grapefruit.html (505 words)

	Grapefruit Juice Diet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
		One group consumed ½ a grapefruit before each meal, one group drank a glass of grapefruit juice before each meal, and the remaining group was told not to consume any grapefruit of drink grapefruit juice.
		After the study was complete, individuals on the grapefruit diet had lower levels of insulin and blood sugar than they had at the start of the study.
		The folate found in grapefruit juice is very important for DNA configuration and cell separation, and when taken regularly, may help to reduce the risk of certain birth defects.
	www.soymilkquick.com /grapefruitjuicediet.html (1253 words)

	The Worldwide Gourmet presents all about grapefruit
		The grapefruit is believed to be a Barbadian invention, not having existed prior to the 18th Century.
		There are also pink or ruby grapefruits and the blood pummelo, which are sweeter.
		Grapefruit and sesame seed vinaigrette for cold chicken, greens or a fruit plate - blend honey, grapefruit juice, oil, sesame oil and dry-roasted sesame seeds
	www.leschefs.com /fruits/citrus/grapefruit.htm (458 words)

	Grapefruit Season and Recipes
		Although you can store your grapefruit on the counter, the best place for the grapefruit, is in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
		Grapefruits are a good source of Vitamin C, and the pink varieties have a lot of Vitamin A. They both contain Folic Acid and Calcium.
		Broil grapefruit halves 4 to 6 inches from heat until juice bubbles and edges of peel are light brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
	www.seasonalrecipes.com /season/grapefruit.php (870 words)

	Grapefruit Recipes
		Using a sharp knife, peel rind and pith from grapefruits and orange.
		Combine remaining grapefruit peel, vanilla, and enough juice with the powdered sugar to make an icing of drizzling consistency.
		Freeze the grapefruit mixture in a 2- or 4-quart ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions.
	www.ultimatecitrus.com /grapefruit.html (738 words)

	Questions & Answers: Grapefruit
		The grapefruit was first described in 1750 by the Reverend Griffith Hughes and was then and often afterwards called the forbidden fruit, because it was seized upon by those searching for the identity of the original tree of good and evil in the Garden of Eden.
		John Lunan, in whose botanical work of 1814 about Jamaica, Hortus Jamaicensis, the word grapefruit first appeared in English, said of it: “There is a variety known by the name of grape-fruit, on account of its resemblance in flavour to the grape; this fruit is not near so large as the shaddock”.
		It turns out the grapefruit was really so called because it grows in groups that when small, green and unripe look to a vivid imagination a bit like a bunch of grapes.
	www.worldwidewords.org /qa/qa-gra3.htm (274 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Health \| Grapefruit may help weight loss
		One group of volunteers ate half a grapefruit before each meal three times a day, while another drank a glass of grapefruit juice before every meal.
		After 12 weeks, those eating grapefruit had lost an average of 3.6 pounds, and some shed as much as 10 pounds.
		"Grapefruit is already known to affect the metabolism of some drugs," said Chemistry and Industry.
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/health/3439391.stm (412 words)

	Texas Cooking - Ruby Red Grapefruit
		By the way, grapefruit gets their name not because they taste like grapes, but because they grow in grape-like clusters on the tree.
		Grapefruit will keep for at least one week and up to two weeks in a well-ventilated area away from heat -- even longer in the crisper of your refrigerator.
		Texas red grapefruit is one the sweetest varieties of grapefruit, thanks to years of hard work at the Texas A&M University Citrus Center.
	www.texascooking.com /features/jan2000rubies.htm (1125 words)

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