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Food and Entertaining Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22


Citrus 101: Add Zest to Your Health with Citrus
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(NewsUSA) - If you're trying to get a leg up on good health, there's one tasty food you may want to get hooked on -; citrus. Citrus fruits are not only one of the most delicious varieties of fruit, but they are also full of nutritional value.

One of the healthiest kinds of citrus fruits is the grapefruit. In season from October through May of each year, tangy, juicy grapefruit complements many other foods, making it easy to pair with other items. Getting its name from the fact that it grows on the tree in clusters, like grapes, grapefruit is known to provide a full day's supply of Vitamin C. But they also provide a plentiful supply of Vitamin A and contain dietary fiber. When it comes to calories, grapefruit will fill you up without packing on the pounds -; half of a medium-sized grapefruit contains only 60 calories.

When shopping for a good grapefruit, seek out a fruit that is heavy for its size. The heavier it is, the juicier it will be, making your planned grapefruit dish more delicious. Grapefruit will last for approximately two weeks when stored in a cool place in your home or up to six weeks in the refrigerator.

And while many people choose to eat grapefruit by itself, it is also great when combined with other healthy foods.

Visit www.texasweet.com for more healthy recipes.


Rio Star Grapefruit and Avocado Salad

4 servings


2 Texas Rio Star Grapefruit, sectioned with juice reserved

2 avocados, halved lengthwise and pitted

2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

3/4 teaspoon coarse salt

Black pepper to taste


Brush two tablespoons of lemon juice over the flesh of the avocados and set aside. Add lemon juice, salt and tarragon to the reserved grapefruit juice and season with pepper. Whisk in olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Add grapefruit sections and toss gently. Place each avocado half on a plate. Top with the grapefruit mixture, dividing evenly. Serve immediately.

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