Don’t let the tart taste deter you, low in calories and packed withvitamins and minerals, grapefruit is the perfectwinter fruit to add to your diet. While oranges get most of the attention in the citrus family, you’ll find grapefruits with or without seeds and in colors ranging from red to white. Withcold and flu season在我们身上，这是咬到多汁的葡萄柚并收获的最佳时机immune-boosting benefits. Take a trip to yourlocal farmers marketand pick up the seasonal powerhouse to include in salads, yogurt and more.
NUTRITION BENEFITS
Grapefruits are 91% water, which is among the highest of any fruit and makes it an excellent way to helpreach your hydration goals.
The remaining 9% is nutritiously stacked. A medium-sized grapefruit offers more than half of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C, nearly 1/3 of your vitamin A needs and small amounts of potassium, iron, zinc, folate andmagnesiumfor about 80 calories. One medium grapefruit also contains roughly 2 grams offiber, which helps with fullness, digestion and weight loss.
Grapefruit is also high in polyphenols, antioxidant-like compounds that offer several health benefits includingboosting the immune system. Astudy published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistryfoundtriglycerides or “bad” cholesterollevels decreased among those who supplemented with fresh red grapefruit daily.
COMMON TYPES OF GRAPEFRUIT
The darker the color, the sweeter the fruit, and ruby red grapefruit is one of the most popular varieties. It gets its hue fromlycopene, a cancer-fighting antioxidant.
This variety has a more yellow skin color on the outside and is a pale yellow to white on the inside. It has a slightly more tart taste compared to the red and pink varieties.
A hybrid of red and white grapefruit, the pink fruit has a mild, tangy sweetness.
EASY WAYS TO ADD MORE GRAPEFRUIT TO YOUR DIET
Store grapefruit at room temperature for maximum freshness if you’re using within one week of purchase; otherwise, you can store the fruit in the fridge for up to three weeks. While grapefruit is juicy and refreshing on its own, you can also press it to add to agreen juiceor use it to add texture tosaladsandgrain bowls.
Grapefruit is also a tasty addition to salsa oryogurt. For a healthy dessert, lightly brush the individual slices with a touch of honey or maple syrup and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
Note: Grapefruit can interact with some medications, so make sure to check with your doctor before adding the fruit or its juice to your diet.
