Grapefruit is more than just a healthy food – it’s a superfood, and so is its juice. What’s So Great About Grapefruit? Grapefruit is packed with health benefits. Just a single serving gives you 80% of your recommended dietary allowance of vitamin C, an antioxidant that supports the immune system, for the whole day. It’s also full of antioxidants that fight inflammation, help lower your risk of certain cancers, and may even help lower your blood pressure. It’s famously lower in calories than other fruits, packed with fiber, and helps you stay hydrated. Making Your Own Grapefruit Juice Speaking of…
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Continue ReadingRio Ruby Red Grapefruit Veal Scaloppine is a dish that is sure to impress your guests with rich flavors and a beautiful presentation. This dish starts with tender veal that is seasoned and sautéed in butter until golden brown. But the real star of the dish is the Rio Ruby…
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Continue ReadingRich, moist duck breast pairs effortlessly with caramelized beets and tart grapefruit to make a sophisticated salad perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or even Sunday brunch. The herbed sauce finishes this succulent salad with style and, like the rest of this dish, is surprisingly easy to make. Preparation is…
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Continue ReadingBourbon and crisp, sweet Rio Ruby Red Grapefruit are the stars of the show here. Simple syrup offsets the tartness of the grapefruit, while fresh basil leaves add zing and keep the sweetness in check. A refreshing party cocktail or brunch drink! Ingredients: 1 Pittman & Davis Ruby Red Grapefruit…
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Continue ReadingCitrus always adds bright flavor to succulent shellfish, and this recipe makes use of sweet-tart, vibrant grapefruit! Low in saturated fat and cholesterol, this dressy dish is elevated by Rio Ruby™ Grapefruit, which acts as a tangy platform for the seared scallops. Ingredients: 2 Pittman & Davis Rio Ruby™ Red…
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Continue ReadingDetox is a word in health and beauty circles that revolves around maintaining and attaining ones’ health. It is also one of the fastest routes to losing weight. Remember though that the best approach to curbing and eradicating the toxins from our body is to use small, daily doses of…
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Continue ReadingGrapefruits are not just delicious; they also offer many health benefits that make them a fantastic addition to your diet. Health Benefits of Eating Grapefruits Here are ten reasons why you should consider including grapefruits in your meals: Rich in Vitamin C: Grapefruits are bursting with vitamin C, essential for…
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Continue ReadingWith summer in full swing, staying hydrated is a must, and grapefruit citrus drinks can be a wonderfully refreshing addition to your summer barbecues and picnics! Ruby Red Grapefruit from Pittman & Davis is naturally sweet, so you don’t have to weigh down your drinks with sugar, and its zingy…
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Continue ReadingFruit and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet. The scant number of calories in grapefruit make it a dieter's delight, and the intense flavor makes a gourmet dish out of the simplest meals. Grapefruit is a citrus, and as such, plays well with other citrus fruits and can sometimes…
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Continue ReadingThe “Grapefruit Diet” (also known as the Hollywood Diet and Mayo Diet) has been around since at least the 1930s. The ideal is that something inside a grapefruit – some magical enzyme – can burn fat. The problem of course is that there is no scientific proof that this magical…