January 26, 2013

A New Year - Healthy Grapefruit Recipes

Avocado-grapefruit salad

To kick off the new year right, I wanted to share some delicious recipes.  I am not big on diets, but I do think eating healthy is a good thing.

Did you know Grapefruit is an appetite supressant? Here are some amazing and  delicious recipes!  Which one is your favorite?







Avocado-Grapefruit Salad

 

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 Maple Brûléed Grapefruit


Honey Grapefruit with Banana Recipe

Honey Grapefruit with Banana


Grapefruit Mojito {recipe via Iowa Girl Eats}

Grapefruit Mojitos

Beet, Grapefruit and Mache Salad. So fresh and earthy!

Beet, Grapefruit and Mache Salad


Pink Grapefruit & Orange Compote with Ginger Yogurt Recipe

Pink Grapefruit & Orange Compote with Ginger Yogurt Recipe

Which one will you try?  Do you have a favorite recipe for using grapefruit?

Fun grapefruit facts:

- A medium grapefruit is about 100 calories
- It is a great antioxidant and helps combat the aging
- A grapefruit contains Narigin, which is known to increase  
  your metabolism.