Below is information on the fruit grown in California and Arizona. Did you know that many “vegetables” are actually in the fruit family? Read on to find out more and meet some California and Arizona family farmers.
Grapefruit The highly publicized grapefruit diet of the 1970s claimed that a person could lose 10 pounds in 12 days by consuming either one-half grapefruit or eight ounces of grapefruit juice with every meal.
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Cherries Anthocyanins found in cherries also block inflammatory enzymes, reducing pain. 20 cherries are 10 times as potent as aspirin and have positive effects on arthritis pain. Learn More
Lemons Before juicing, press down firmly and roll the lemon on the kitchen counter to break up the pulp before juicing.
If the lemon is very cold, you can microwave it for a few seconds before squeezing. Learn More
Peaches The ancient Chinese considered the peach a symbol of long life and immortality. Learn More
