Eat Seasonably - GRAPEFRUIT
- larafield
- Dec 5, 2016
- 1 min read
While many fruits and vegetables provide vitamin C, half a grapefruit gives you 70% percent of what you need for the whole day! In addition, grapefruits also have lycopene, an antioxidant credited with cancer prevention due to it’s free radical combating effects. This FEED-approved winter citrus is the perfect cure for your winter blues!
Available from November to April, use this tangy and strong-smelling fruit to brighten up dreary winter days.
Although most are familiar with pink or ruby red grapefruit, white grapefruit is another option for a stronger, tart flavor. The redder the fruit, the sweeter the juice!
The nose knows – use your sense of smell to find a fresh and fragrant fruit.
Grapefruit is best stored in the fridge, but allowing it to come to room temperature before serving will produce a sweeter, juicier piece of produce.
Grapefruit can be cut in half and eaten with a spoon, peeled and eaten like an orange, or try cutting off the pith and slice along each membrane to get perfect grapefruit segments.
Removing some of the pith also removes some of the fruit’s notorious bitterness -- a good tip to keep in mind when introducing this fruit to kiddos who are sensitive to strong flavors.
Sprinkle sugar or a drizzle of honey on top of a grapefruit half and broil in the oven for a quick and tasty winter treat.
For a fresh twist on classics, try swapping your usual citrus for grapefruit in anything from marmalades to marinades.
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