Fresh Fruit Enjoyment with Vitamins and Fiber
Grapefruits not only lift your mood, but are also really good for your health. They are rich in vitamins, especially vitamin C, which strengthens your immune system in spring and keeps you fit throughout the day. The vitamin C content can also help to revitalise your skin and give you a fresh complexion. The fibre they contain promotes healthy digestion and ensures a long-lasting feeling of satiety. Grapefruits also contain antioxidants that can protect cells from free radicals.
Stay Hydrated! Hydration in a Special Way
Even in spring, it is important to provide your body with sufficient fluids. We should drink at least 1.5 litres a day. As well as drinking water and the like, you can also hydrate your body in a fruity way. With grapefruit! The juicy fruit helps to replenish your fluid balance as it has a water content of over 90 per cent. Fancy some pleasant sweetness and refreshment in your everyday life? Then fill a carafe with water and a few slices of grapefruit in the morning. The perfect drink for the day!
How to Eat Grapefruit Properly
You can easily enjoy the grapefruit by preparing it in just a few steps: Firstly, cut off the ends of the fruit. Then place the grapefruit on one end and use a sharp knife to cut off the top peel and flesh down to the bottom, following the natural curve of the fruit. You can also remove the pips and seeds. Now cut the grapefruit by slicing along the skin between the segments. Alternatively, you can cut the grapefruit in half and eat the flesh with a spoon.
Discover the Full Diversity of Grapefruit
Would you have known? From the classic pink grapefruit to the red and white grapefruit, there are different flavours and colours that can be used wonderfully in different dishes. Good to know: Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interact with certain medications. These include, for example, cholesterol-lowering medication, antihypertensives and sleeping pills. It is best to clarify this with your doctor.
You can find the best recipe ideas for grapefruit fans on our blog. How about grapefruit and chia pudding with berries, pink grapefruit iced tea, pineapple and grapefruit bowl or tuna poké bowl with grapes and grapefruit?
Grapefruit is a GREAT fruit!
Your Dole team