Grapefruit: Why its a GREAT fruit!

Ruby Reds, nature's multitasker!

When it comes to fruit, Grapefruit is one of the greats ;). Sure, you may be discouraged by the tart bitter taste, but when you consider all the great things a Ruby-Red can offer, you just might start consuming these gems on a regular basis...

• A natural fat burner- Doctors are looking into the possibility that grapefruit is a direct promoter of weight loss. Eating half a grapefruit before a meal can actually help with burning fat if you're dieting or trying to maintain your weight.


• A GREAT source of vitamin C- With the onslaught of cold season at the start of fall, consuming fresh grapefruit or its juice can help combat those annoying germs. The abundant Vitamin C concentration in grapefruit can weaken the severity of cold symptoms, and other diseases as well. Because Vitamin C combats plaque, an artery clogger, eating grapefruit on a regular basis also lowers your risk for heart disease and promotes cardiovascular health.


• A great antioxidant- Like tomatoes, Ruby Red grapefruits are rich in lycopene, a natural antioxidant. This combats free radicals that can damage/age your skin and tumor growth/activity. Encourage your hubby-love to try grapefruit too ;). Studies show men who consume the fruit on a regular basis are less likely to develop diseases such as prostate cancer.

Grapefruit does other great things like lower cholesterol, prevent kidney stones, and protect against Colon Cancer, but I love it mainly because it keeps me going through the colder months. I discovered it when I was pregnant and couldn't take any medication; it really got me through cold season. Its rated as one of the most excellent existing sources of Vitamin C, and trust me it works!!! The taste is definitely a love-it-or-hate-it one. But, when you consider all the good things a slice of grapefruit can do for you, it may be easier to swallow....LOVE!!!