The Truth Behind Ruby Red Grapefruit
Grapefruit, or Citrus Paradis, is a highly nutritious citrus fruit that became popular in the 1900s and is now very common in grocery stores and produce markets alike. Most commonly found in the United States of America is the ruby red grapefruit. Although it is possible to find this fruit year round, ruby red grapefruit are best during the Northern Hemisphere's winter through early spring.
This four to six inch diameter fruit is among the most popular fruit in the United States of America. Now you can find it in both the seeded and seedless variety as well as with a variety of colorations ranging from white to pink to red. The most popular and the richest in flavor is the ruby red grapefruit which can be found around the country or in tetra pack juice containers in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store.
Why is this such a popular fruit you might ask. First, the ruby red grapefruit has a distinctly tangy, sweet and bitter flavor combination. This unique flavor mixed with its extremely nutritious qualities makes it a great choice for a snack and a select choice for a refreshing glass of juice. A ruby red grapefruit provides more than 75% of your daily recommended Vitamin C and over 6% of your daily fiber intake. It is also a great source of Vitamin A, potassium, folate and Vitamin B5. All this is offered in a snack that packs in at less than 40 calories a serving!
The nutritional value of ruby red grapefruit also makes it a great choice if you are trying to lose weight or concerned with weight control. With its low calories and high fiber, you will have a great snack but feel full due to the fiber content. This is the premise behind the famous 'ruby red grapefruit diet' whereby you eat a half a slice of preferably ruby red grapefruit before you eat your regular meals. The fiber and water content of the grapefruit is to make you feel full faster and thus causing you to eat less!
So not only is ruby red grapefruit a popular and tasty fruit, it is also a delicious and nutritious dietary option for anyone looking for a low calorie snack! Another highlight of ruby red grapefruit is that it has also been recommended as a preventative food for high blood pressure and cholesterol control for the same reasons stated above.
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