Oranges:

Navel:  An orange that yields a large proportion of pulp.

Valencia:  An orange that contains a large proportion
of juice.

Blood:  An orange that is the most cultivated type.

Mandarin:  A type of small orange with loose skin.

Clementine:  A seedless mandarin.

Tangerine:  An orange-red mandarin with a
particular citrus taste.

Minneola:  A cross between a tangerine and a
grapefruit and can be recognized by "the little nose";
a type of Tangelo.

Uglis:  A cross between a tangerine, a grapefruit, and
an orange; a type of Tangelo.

Satsuma:  Has skin that is a bit tighter than the
Clementine; it does not have seeds.

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Americans are becoming increasingly aware of the link between nutrition and reducing the risk of disease.  While most people know that eating the right foods in the proper amounts is essential for good health, a growing body of evidence suggests that certain foods containing vitamin C, fiber, folate and other vitamins and minerals may be especially beneficial to maintaining personal wellness.

Citrus fruits, which contain essential vitamins and minerals, are an important part of a healthy diet for all men, women and children.  Juicy-sweet oranges, zesty lemons and tangy grapefruits offer simple and flavorful ways to achieve a well-balanced diet.  Citrus fruits are high in Vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants, provide vital carbohydrates, and contain very little fat to speak of.

The Whole versus Just the Juice
The concentration of vitamin C in orange pulp is "ten times" that found in the juice.   Heat, including pasteurization, reduces the nutrient content of juice.   Orange juice begins to lose vitamin C (and other nutrients) from the moment it becomes exposed to the atmosphere.  As well, citrus flavonoids, resident in the fruit's tissue, juice, pulp, and skin, are one of the reasons for the health-promoting attributes of citrus fruits.  They represent the essence, so to speak, as to why whole fruit is so much more beneficial than just the juice.   These citrus flavonoids are powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents.  They also serve as antimutagenic substances; that is, they help to mitigate the onslaught of cancer and other chronic diseases by frustrating unwanted cell mutation.

Healthy Weight
Citrus fruits are natural sources of potassium; and yet, they are sodium and cholesterol-free.   Research shows that regular exercise along with a balanced diet high in fruit and vegetables and low in fat can help maintain healthy weight.

Glycemic Index Values
Glycemic Index Values characterize how fast, or slowly, digestion occurs.  Lower values apply to carbohydrates which require more time to digest.  Glycemic Index Values range from 0 to 100 and fall into the following categories and ranges:

Low Glycemic Index Foods (GI 54 or less) -- Cause a slower rise in blood-sugar.

Intermediate Glycemic Index Foods (GI 55-69) -- Cause a medium rise in blood-glucose.

High Glycemic Index Foods (GI 70+) -- Cause a rapid rise in blood-glucose levels

Citrus fruit, due to its high acidity, helps slow gastric emptying.  This affinity for protracting digestion, just the opposite of "burning foods fast", is synonymous with a so-called "preservation", or conservation of energy in people!  As you then can go for longer periods of time while eating less, hunger is put off.   Hence, a staple citrus regimen is useful for dieting.

Glycemic Index values for various fruits and fruit juices, along with their respective acidity levels are listed below.  Notice how whole citrus fruits exhibit lower overall GI values than their respective fruit juices.  The disparity appears to be greatest for grapefruits; meaning you get much more nutrition by consuming the entire fruit, as opposed to just drinking its juice.

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Citrus fruits are a rich source of
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Heart Disease
The Food and Drug Administration has concluded that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease.  Furthermore, low fat diets high in fruits and vegetables containing fiber, including soluble fiber, may reduce the at risk of heart disease. Citrus fruit and their juices are fat-free and cholesterol-free, and citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit are high in fiber.

Cancer
Researchers at the National Cancer Institute have long maintained that a low-fat diet high in vitamin C-rich foods may help reduce the risk of some types of cancer.

Specific Health Benefits of Grapefruits

From bolstering your immune system -- to brightening your smile -- to giving your skin that youthful glow, Grapefruit and Grapefruit juice pack a Powerful Punch!