| White grapefruits have a distinctive unique and | | | | winter crop. Arizona and California produce the |
| invigorating flavor. In addition to having a high content | | | | majority of the spring and summer crop. |
| of vitamin C and other valuable nutrients, they also | | | | If you are health conscious, you would be reassured |
| contain the lowest amount of calories. | | | | to know that White Grapefruits are very low in |
| You get pure energy just from the natural | | | | Cholesterol, Saturated Fat, and Sodium. They are an |
| sweetness of them as they have no sugar or | | | | excellent source of Dietary Fiber and Potassium, and |
| preservatives and are 100% white grape fruit juice. | | | | Vitamin C so the nutritional value is there. |
| Your family and friends will love your creative gift | | | | In addition, many research and medical studies show |
| baskets from Indian River, Florida. The sweet | | | | that grapefruits in general and White Grapefruits help |
| delicious and tart flavor of these white grapefruits | | | | in reducing weight. This is an encouragement for |
| are well appreciated by those who have exquisite | | | | anyone to eat as many grapefruits as necessary |
| tastes. If you are conscious about your health, these | | | | every day. This however, can be boring - to eat the |
| are just right to ward off the flues and colds | | | | same thing very often. So, you have to develop |
| throughout the year. | | | | creative ways to consume them and other citrus. |
| White Grapefruits, known as the "Forbidden Fruit" | | | | Firstly, you buy them in bulk and divide up. Then, you |
| circa mid 700's, originated in the West Indies | | | | must keep grapefruits in many places - at home in |
| hundreds of years ago. The discoverer thought it | | | | the kitchen, living room, lunch room, desk drawer, in |
| was a hybrid between the pomelo and an orange. | | | | your bag etc., so they are accessible for a quick |
| Growers in Florida brought it there in around 1840. | | | | snack whenever you need one for a quick boost. Put |
| When your creative gift baskets of white grapefruit | | | | a few in your kids back pack too for break time. |
| arrive at your door, you can store them at room | | | | Place them at these locations so that they will not |
| temperature for at least a week. For longer periods | | | | bruise easily. You can make a grapefruit jacket, |
| refrigeration is recommended. Put them in plastic bags | | | | knitted so that there is a button or hook to open it.. |
| in your refrigerator or you can also use a covered | | | | This sack surrounds the grapefruit and keeps them |
| vegetable crisper. | | | | from touching each other or getting banged up from |
| These are best tasting when they are fresh off the | | | | moving around with the sack. |
| tree. Just peel and segment or "peg" them, then | | | | Secondly, you juice them fresh and carry the juice in |
| place the segments in your mouth and with gentle | | | | re usable bottles. Freshly squeezed White Grapefruit |
| pressure between your upper and lower jaws you | | | | juice makes a delightful drink. The nutrients and |
| will squeeze the juices and your mouth will be filled | | | | minerals will give you the desired boost of energy |
| with the sweet juices. As they go down your throat | | | | you may need at the end of a busy day. It is better |
| you will savor the delicious tastes. The segmented | | | | to have fresh orange juice then drink other non |
| pieces can also be added to fruit salads. You can also | | | | healthy caffeinated drinks or energy drinks. These |
| add them to other creative dishes in cooking and | | | | can leave you more dehydrated and do more harm |
| blend them in your favorite beverages and desserts. | | | | than good to your body. |
| White Grapefruits generally have a distinctive rich | | | | And, you can so add freshly squeezed grapefruit |
| dark yellow to pale coloring and that will add to your | | | | juice to drinks like smoothies and yogurt mixes. The |
| decorative and creative gift baskets which you send | | | | juice, being naturally sweet for most would |
| to family and friends. Be selective in your choice of | | | | discourage you from adding sugar or other artificial |
| white grapefruit. Ensure that they have smooth, firm | | | | sweeteners. |
| and shiny skin. Be sure to pick the ones that heavy | | | | Thirdly, you can make decorative salads. The |
| for their size as they contain the most juice. Pass on | | | | grapefruit segments or pegs are perfect for adding |
| White Grapefruits that are soft and or have dull or | | | | to your favorite salads. They are delicious tasty, they |
| wrinkled skin. Ignore those that have deep folds. You | | | | make a very decorative and appealing appearance. |
| will also observe that most White Grapefruits have a | | | | They adds a slightly sweet and tart flavor for |
| rich to pale yellow coloring. | | | | breading fish and meats-and various desserts and |
| Just so you know, some varieties of white grapefruit | | | | dishes |
| outer skin will "re-green." This means that if the | | | | White Grapefruits can be consumed in various ways. |
| grapefruit stays longer than they should be on the | | | | The possibilities are endless to creating decorative |
| tree, the skin get greenish color again. If this happens | | | | salad designs and dress ups. Send some friends or |
| do not worry, the fruit's flavor and sweetness are | | | | family your favorite creative gift baskets of white |
| intact. You can get white grapefruits all year. The | | | | grapefruit soon. |
| peak harvest is from January through April. Florida | | | | You creative gift baskets of white grapefruits will be |
| and Texas produces most of the supply of the | | | | highly appreciated. |