mmmm... Makes my mouth water just looking at it. Grapefruit is one of my favorite fruits - as long as I get a good one. Not only is it SO tasty and such a treat, it's jammed packed with nutrients. Yes!
It's filled with vitamins A & C, fiber, and antioxidants, and only about 60 calories for a whole one (they're huge!). That fiber keeps you full, which is a great benefit for me because I'm always so dang hungry!
My best tips on how to pick a sweet & delicious one:
Dark orange in color!
You don't want it too firm or too soft, so one with a little give is good!
The bigger the better, of course!
Now, I have to say, that I've had a couple of grapefruits that fit these descriptions, but were not sweet. And in my opinion, when they are not sweet, they are not good! :)
So, it may take some trial and error, but it's worth it. If you have some better picking advice, I want to hear it!
If you live in Beaumont, HEB is the place to go! They never let me down. That's where the one above is from! Andrea brought these to work for us for a treat. Much better than a cookie! :)
Thanks, Andrea!
yum! This made me really want a grapefruit lol...I used to eat them all the time when I was little but haven't had one in years!! I just ate grapes after reading this...no grapefruit so I had to settle for the closest thing I had lol
ReplyDeleteThey are so good! I had another one today. I love grapes, too... but lately I've been picky. I only like the crunchy ones!
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