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  • 11 Health Benefits of This Fruit of the Month

    11 Health Benefits of This Fruit of the Month

    If you’ve ever visited Mexico, Central America or the Caribbean, you may have been introduced to a delicious little fruit called the guava. Native to these tropical regions, the guava is a very popular fruit that’s been associated with a number of valuable health benefits. Guavas are known for their sweet, tangy flavor and variety… Read more

  • Grapefruit: Health Hero or Health Villain?

    Grapefruit: Health Hero or Health Villain?

    In the 1970s and 80s, the average US resident was eating about 25 pounds of grapefruit every year. But decades later, that figure has plummeted to a measly pound and a half. Why the precipitous drop in the popularity of this softball-sized, sweet, and bitter fruit? Two things, really. The first was the decline of the Grapefruit Diet, a Hollywood-led… Read more