Thursday, September 10, 2009

GRAPEFRUIT

The grapefruit is a subtropical citrus tree known for its astringent fruit, an 18th-century fusion first bred in Jamaica When bring into being in Barbados it was name the "forbidden fruit”, it is also called the "shaddock”.

The Scientific Name: Citrus paradisi

Pastry and spicy with a basic sweetness, grapefruit has a ripeness that rivals that of the ever trendy orange and sparkles with many of the equivalent health promoting remuneration. Even though available right through the year, they are in time of year and at their finest from winter from beginning to end early spiral.

Grapefruit is an exceptional source of vitamin C, a vitamin that helps to support the immune system.

Benefits of Grapefruit:

It holds bioflavonoid and other plant chemicals that protect against cancer and heart disease.

High vitamin C, fiber and potassium.

Low calories.

A Fine source of iron, calcium and other minerals.

Pink and red varieties are high in beta-carotene, a predecessor of vitamin A.

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