Grapefruit Varieties:
Red. The most common type of grapefruit, it is said that the redder the flesh, the sweeter taste!
Pink. This variety of grapefruit is great for juicing.
Tips:
Keep grapefruit stored in the refrigerator.
Grapefruit segments are a great addition to a salad, try substituting dressing for a squeeze of grapefruit and a couple of segments.
Grapefruit can also add more taste dimension to fruit salad by offering a tangy kick.
One grapefruit provides half of your daily fruit servings based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
1/2 of a grapefruit provides 70% of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C.
Try this awesome kale salad as a way to incorporate grapefruit with your dark leafy greens!
-1 large bunch kale, stem removed and finely chopped
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1/2 grapefruit, juiced
-1/2 cup dried cranberries (may use raisins)
-1/2 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
-1/2 cup slivered almonds
1. Place finely chopped kale, olive oil and grapefruit juice in a large bowl and mix until kale is evenly coated.
2. Add cranberries, cheese and almonds.
3. Toss to combine.
Makes 6 servings
Serving size: ½ cup
Cost per recipe: $6.72
Cost per serving: $1.12
Source: Caroline Durr, Area Nutrition Agent
for Kentucky Nutrition Education Program,
University of Kentucky Cooperative
Extension Service
Nutrition facts per serving: 240 calories;
17g total fat; 3g saturated fat; 0g trans
fat; 5mg cholesterol; 130mg sodium; 18g
carbohydrate; 3g fiber; 7g sugar; 8g protein;
150% Daily Value of vitamin A; 160% Daily
Value of vitamin C; 20% Daily Value of
calcium; 8% Daily Value of iron.