I recently returned from Israel where I assisted harvesting this winter’s citrus crop in the kibbutz and moshav (farmers’ cooperative) communities that border the Gaza Strip. Prior to October ...

Citrus fruits are not only flavorful and pretty — they’re also good for you, offering several health benefits. Here are 7 reasons to eat citrus fruits.

While there's no question that fruits like lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit have many health benefits, not all of the claims associated with citrus actually hold up.Here's what it can and cannot do ...

Not all citrus fruits are created equal when it comes to fighting inflammation. Each brings its own unique combination of compounds to the table: Oranges – the well-rounded warrior.

The parent pomelo (Citrus maxima) is the largest of all citrus fruits. It looks like a giant grapefruit, grows up to one foot in size and weighs up to seven pounds.

Every citrus fruit traces its origin to the hybridization of these parental types. The common sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), for example, is approximately 58% mandarin and 42% pomelo.