February is National Grapefruit Month

RED GRAPEFRUITS are an excellent source of vitamin C, has 25 times the amount of vitamin A compared to white grapefruits, facilitates the body’s absorption of iron, has an abundance of antioxidants such as lycopene (the redder the grapefruit, the higher the lycopene content) known to lower risk of heart disease and some cancers (pancreas, lungs, and prostate), one grapefruit has 25% of your daily fiber needs (aids in healthy digestion), contains potassium and folate, ideal for pregnant women and may help relieve depression and memory loss.

Warm Grapefruit Tea Recipe

2 cups ruby red grapefruit juice
2-4 tbsp honey
1 cinnamon stick
½ tsp whole allspice berries

In a medium pot, combine juice, honey, cinnamon, allspice, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat; strain and discard solids. Serve with a grapefruit segment or strip of zest.

Broiled Grapefruit

Halve a grapefruit, season it with brown sugar, and broil until slightly darkened.

Spinach Salad with Avocadoes and Red Grapefruits

Fill enough spinach to fill a deep bowl, chop up an avocado, and segments of one grapefruit all mixed together in a salad. Eat with dressing of choice.