When it comes to slimming foods, the grapefruit boasts quiet a bit of credibility. This colorful fruit contains a flavonoid compound called naringin, which can lower insulin levels (which stores fat) and boost metabolism. Grapefruits also contain potassium, calcium, phosphorus, an ample amount of vitamin C, and a compound called lycopene, which can help to lower the risk of cancer (not to mention it's also responsible for giving the fruit its pink/red color). Among the grapefruit's other benefits, it can lower bad LDL cholesterol, aid in liver detoxification, and curb appetite.
Containing no fat and coming in at around 52 calories and 2 grams of fiber for a half, grapefruits make for a low-calorie and satisfying mid-day snack or addition to salads, meats, and beverages. Below is a list of recipes to help you get in a dose of this tangy superfood:
Grapefruit, Avocado, and Shrimp Salad
Grapefruit Salsa
Mixed Green Salad with Grapefruit and Cranberries
Grapefruit Spritzer
North African Spiced Turkey with Avocado-Grapefruit Relish
Broiled Grapefruit
Plain grapefruit topped with stevia (No recipe directions needed!)
Chicken with Grapefruit
Grapefruit, Avocado, Ginger Smoothie
And for all of you celebrating your graduation from college (congrats!), here are a few grapefruit-based drinks to toast and cheers with:
Campari, Grapefruit & Pomagranite Cocktail
Grapefruit Gimlet
Ruby-Red Grapefruit Cocktail
If you're taking prescription drugs of any kind, ask your doctor before incorporating grapefruit into your diet, for they have been shown to increase the strength of certain drugs. As the motto goes, better safe than sorry!
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