Top 10 Reasons You Should Be Eating Grapefruits

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A Caribbean ‘super fruit’

One of the top 20 foods to eat for breakfast.

Ever had a half of grapefruit for breakfast? You probably didn’t realize all the benefits + nutrients you were adding into your day just from that small, breakfast treat!

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These juicy + bright colored super fruits were first found on a Caribbean Island called Barbados.
They grow on evergreen trees in the Caribbean forrest + are considered a hybrid of oranges and pomelos.
There are three different kinds of grapefruits: Red, Pink and white, each ranging with different levels of sweet and bitter. Red being the sweetest, white being the most bitter and pink is know as the”goldilocks just right’ variety of them all.
There are also a few other hybrids of crosses between Pomelos (a much larger citrus fruit) and white grapefruit. This variety is called “White Gold”

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Digestion Aid: Grapefruits can help ease uncomfortable bloating and aid in the digestion process.
Great for skin health: The high levels of vitamin C found in grapefruits help create healthy collagen, leaving the skin clear, soft and glowing.
Promote Kidney Health: Since grapefruits contain high citric acid, this helps to prevent kidney stones from forming, and in some cases, can even break down small ones that have already started to form.
Immune Boosting: Again, the high levels of Vitamin C have incredible benefits for your immune system, making it stronger to help your body fight off infections. This is especially great during the cold winter months.
Detoxing: This super fruit can help to cleanse your liver + aid in getting rid of any toxins that may be stored up in your body.
Heart Healthy: Because grapefruits contain lots of potassium, this can help to keep blood pressure at a low level and in turn, keep your heart healthy.
Cancer Prevention: Our bodies are full of ‘free radicals’ that we pick up from all the germs and toxins circulating in the air around us. The antioxidants found in grapefruits help to fight off the free radicals that could eventually turn into cancer.
Hydrating: Grapefruits contain more water than most fruits, making them extra hydrating.
Packed with Fiber and Other Nutrients: The white part of the grapefruit (between the outside skin and the juicy flesh) is know as the ‘pith’. This part of the fruit alone contains tons of fiber and vitamins such as A and of course, C.
High In Flavonoids: Flavonoids are what give give grapefruits their bright color and are rich in antioxidants. They are also known for being anti inflammatory, helping the body to fight infection and sickness.

Now that we’re aware of all the benefits, lets start implementing them into our diets!

Citrus is a great way to brighten up a salad. Add pieces of the juicy flesh, or juice it and use it as an ingredient in a delicious low calorie salad dressing.
Grilling some chicken for dinner? Add a half of a grapefruit face down on the grill. Allow the natural sugars in the fruit to caramelize slightly, then squeeze the juice over the chicken just before serving. Y U M.
Of course, these babes are FULL of delicious juice. It can be added to several different refreshing cocktails, mock-tails or drank as is.

Here’s a simple recipe to try at home, using the delicious juice!

Grapefruit Ginger Spritzer

A simple, sparkling + immune boosting drink.

What You’ll Need:

One cup of ‘Grapefruit Ginger Juice’ (Add a small knob of ginger to your juicer while juicing about two medium grapefruits.)
2 cups of unflavored seltzer water.
Ice