The pink grapefruit is a citrus fruit of medium to large size, rich in fiber and vitamins, and with very juicy flesh, characteristics that return a sour, bitter yet sweet taste to the palate. This fruit is picked from the first decade of October, until early spring, and is commonly associated with a “healthy” diet image, appearing often in fact in recipes and slimming diets, thanks to its low caloric intake and rich vitamin content. Perfect for creating juicy morning juices, imaginative fruit salads, salads, as well as fresh sorbets, slushies and digestives, the pink grapefruit is sweeter and more palatable, boasting a higher amount of sugars and anthocyanins (water-soluble pigments belonging to the flavonoid family) than the yellow variety, albeit generally more common.
PINK GRAPEFRUIT BENEFITS
Let’s take a more detailed look at what the beneficial properties of pink grapefruit are, recalling that it contains numerous B vitamins, about 80mg of vitamin C per fruit, and large amounts of fiber and minerals.
Considered an excellent digestive aid with diuretic, disinfectant and anti-cancer effects, some scholars claim that drinking 250ml of juice a day could triple the effects of a dose of anti-cancer drug.
RECIPES WITH PINK POLMPELMO
GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD
This is a recipe that is very easy to make and excellent for a variety of occasions, as a side dish to serve during a dinner party, for example, or as a tasty appetizer.Grapefruit and avocado salad represents a balanced blend of taste and texture, where the buttery softness of the avocado, contrasted by the fresh and cheerful flavor of the grapefruit, meets the crispness of the lettuce leaves.
PINK GRAPEFRUIT AND AVOCADO SALAD INGREDIENTS:
-6 Pompelmi rosa;
-2 Avocado; -1 Cespo di lattuga iceberg;
– Succo di limone; -1 cucchiaio di curry;
– Sale; – Pepe nero;
-2 cucchiai di
Mayonnaise.
PREPARATION
First, flavor the mayonnaise by mixing it with the curry. Peel the grapefruits by removing the peel completely, and slice them; then cut the avocados in half by removing the central core, and cut them into chunks, sprinkling them then with lemon juice. Wash and dry the salad, and cut it into pieces. Combine all the ingredients on a serving plate, distributing them evenly, and finish by adding a few flakes of curry-flavored mayonnaise. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Consuming pink grapefruit, especially in large quantities, can have several: it is not recommended, for example, for those with gastritis and, because of its high naringenin content (a compound in the flavonoid family), it can interfere with several classes of medications, particularly those used to control Cholesterol.
