Why eat more of this amazing fruit

Are there some foods that you don't eat often, but when you do  you wonder why you don't eat them more often? That's what happened to me the other day when I sliced open and ate the most amazingly fresh and juicy grapefruit. It was a total juicy flavour explosion that reminded me of all the health benefits of this yummy fruit and made me decide to eat it on a more regular basis.

Whether you eat a grapefruit or pour yourself a glass if icy cold grapefruit juice this summer, here are some reasons why you'll want to add this delicious fruit to your diet:

• It tastes yummy: If you enjoy the taste, you'll want to eat it.
• Keeps you hydrated: With spending more time outdoors in hot summer weather, staying hydrated is a top health priority. If you don't like drinking plain water, you can increase your hydration by eating fresh juicy fruits like grapefruits.
• Healthy dose of Vitamin C: Vitamin C is an important vitamin to maintain a strong and healthy immune system. An who wants to get sick in the summer?
• High in fiber: an orange gives you 7 grams, an apple 5 grams and a banana 4 grams. But only half a grapefruit gives you a whopping 6 grams of fiber. That's about a quarter of the amount nutritional experts typically recommend. Fiber helps you stay fuller longer so you eat less and also helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Great way to stay healthy and maintain a healthy weight.

So, go grab your grocery list and add 'grapefruits'. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Wishing you a healthy, happy Summer.

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