In winter, the citrus grapefruit family always occupies the center of the fruit river. Honey sweet and juicy oranges are the favorite of many people from snacks to big hearts; the new internet red jelly orange, the flesh is tender enough to be sucked like jelly, and it has accumulated a lot of popularity in recent years.
In the fierce competition, there is a citrus that is very good for health, but it is so low-key that few people pay attention to it, it is grapefruit. What exactly is grapefruit? Why is it regarded as a sacred product by weight loss people? In addition to eating it directly, what other delicacies can be made? Let's find out today!
Small grapefruit
Grapefruit is also called grapefruit. Unlike ordinary grapefruit, grapefruit fruit is flat and round, petite and cute, and the fruit is dense when hanging fruit, like grapes hanging in bunches, and the name is also how it comes from.
Grapefruit is related to orange and grapefruit, blending the fruity aromas of the two. The flesh is as crystal clear as an orange, the particles are full; the skin is similar to that of grapefruit, golden and smooth, with a white inner membrane, slightly bitter, just neutral with the sweet and sour taste, fresh and refreshing.
Nutritious and low card
Grapefruit not only has a special taste, but is also rich in nutrients and antioxidants, as well as low sugar content, low calories, and low GI (glycemic index). In the citrus family, in terms of health, it is absolutely top-notch.
In addition to being rich in vitamin C like other citrus relatives, grapefruit also has vitamin A, vitamin B and trace elements such as zinc and iron, which are very beneficial for improving immunity and preventing inflammation.
In addition, grapefruit is a high-fiber fruit, and the dietary fiber in it can increase satiety and prolong digestion time. Many weight loss people love to eat grapefruit because it can help us "keep our mouth shut".
Cut open to eat, more delicious
Although grapefruit is good, many people are not used to eating it, thinking that it is too bitter. This is actually because there is a problem with the way to eat. Many people eat oranges directly by peeling and eating grapefruit. In fact, this will make the juice on the peel splash on the flesh, making the flesh bitter and astringent.
The correct way to open the grapefruit is to first cut the grapefruit in half, use a knife to separate the pulp from the inner skin (without cutting it completely to the end); then cut it diagonally and eat it with a spoon. A spoonful of crystal clear, full and juicy flesh is displayed in front of you, and you can enjoy it!
Grapefruit salad recipes
Ingredients: asparagus, lettuce, grapefruit, raw ham, chopped walnuts
method:
1. Wash and cut the asparagus into sections, blanch for 2 minutes and then remove and set aside.
2. Wash and base the lettuce and add the peeled grapefruit and asparagus.
3. Mix salt, black pepper, olive oil and honey into the sauce.
4. Pour in the chopped walnuts and raw ham, mix well and serve.