Go Go Grapefruit?


Updated 01/13/10 12:40 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 22 comments

Eating Half a Grapefruit Before Every Meal May Increase Weight Loss

Remember the Grapefruit Diet from that wonderful decade the 80s? I just read a new variation of the diet — a half grapefruit with every meal, and I am not quite sure how I feel about it. While this new take on the diet is not nearly as extreme as just eating limitless portions of grapefruit and a few hard boiled eggs to keep you from fainting, it still seems a bit overboard. A 2006 study found Read more

Equipment Lab: Manual Citrus Juicer


Updated 03/01/12 2:30 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Manual Citrus Juicer

Honestly, at this time in my life, I'm just not ready to shell out hundreds of dollars or give up precious counter space in my tiny kitchen for a massive juicing machine. But that doesn't mean I'll never get to enjoy a glass of freshly pressed orange or grapefruit juice from the comfort of my breakfast table. I swear by the manual citrus juicer that was passed down to me from my grandmother. Read more

In Season: Grapefruit


Updated 02/16/12 5:33 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

What to Do With Grapefruit

While most citrus — lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits — are available year round, Winter is when it's at its peak. With their vibrant pink flesh and tart refreshing flavor, now is the time to enjoy the subtropical grapefruit. The grapefruit, which is a hybrid citrus born of the pomelo and sweet orange, was first discovered in Barbados in the 18th century. Today, the US is the largest Read more

Savory Sight: Grapefruit Brûlée


Updated 01/18/12 4:52 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Grapefruit Brûlée

Sometimes the very best dishes are the ones that highlight one standout ingredient without a ton of others that take away from it. This grapefruit brûlée from CheesePlease is a great example of a simple yet delicious meal. This old-school breakfast treat is delicious and smells heavenly. Grapefruit is also a superfood, another very good reason to make this! For this recipe, visit her blog and Read more

A Reader Recipe: Vegan Pineapple Pancakes With Citrus Cream


Updated 06/19/11 8:43 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Recipe For Vegan Pineapple Pancakes With Citrus Cream

Need a sweet but healthy treat to start off your weekend? This recipe for vegan pineapple pancakes that reader onthevedge posted in the Healthy Recipe community group may be just what you need. Nothing transports you to the islands faster than this instant sandy beach breakfast recipe for pineapple upside-down pancakes. They're unbelievably airy and blonde, but bring something special to your Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time


Updated 02/15/11 10:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

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