Florida grapefruit is packed with lots of useful vitamins
Feeling good in the winter months is something that doesn’t happen very often, the cold and flu virus inhabits our body and the shorter days leave us feeling lethargic.
We need something to help brighten our day, and we can do that with Florida grapefruit. The delicious and nutritious fruit is back in season and can help you look and feel great this season.
Thanks to the glorious climate and perfect growing conditions, Florida grapefruit are much sweeter than their Mediterranean cousins and are also juicier, containing over 10 per cent more juice than grapefruits grown in dry desert conditions.
Not only are they delicious but Florida grapefruit will help you look and feel fabulous this winter:
Slimming down before the inevitable Christmas excess?
Low in calories, with only 60 calories per half fruit, fat-free Florida grapefruit is the perfect ingredient to help you get slim in time for the party season and keep those sneaky Christmas pounds off.
Fight off the flu season
Packed full of vitamins, iron and essential anti-oxidants, each Florida grapefruit helps give your immune system a much needed kick start this winter. Each fruit provides 100 per cent of your recommended daily allowance of vitamin C, which helps support a healthy immune system and speed up the healing process.
Over done it at the Christmas party?
If you had a few too many champagne cocktails at the staff party this year and are in desperate need of revitalisation, Florida grapefruit rehydrates and provides a much needed boost of vitamins to get you back on track.
Having been ripened in the Florida sun, the fruit has a perfect balance of sweet and sour making it an incredibly tasty and versatile addition to any menu.
Why not try Florida pink grapefruit with granola and manuka honey flavoured low-fat natural yoghurt, or try adding Florida pink grapefruit to a healthy salad with smoked mackerel and avocado? For more simple, delicious and healthy recipe ideas with Florida grapefruit, check out floridagrapefruit.com.
Nancy Brown, International Marketing Manager from Florida Department of Citrus: “It’s always an exciting time of year when the fruit are ripe for picking. This season’s weather has helped to ensure another fantastic crop and we hope you enjoy a having a little taste of Florida sunshine in the UK.”
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