United Flavors of America – Texas’s Red Grapefruits

Texas’s Red Grapefruits

Red Grapefruits are so revered in Texas, they’re actually the state fruit. That’s really saying something when your state makes up nearly 10% of the nation’s population. Loaded with lycopene – along with 120% of daily Vitamin A – this powerful antioxidant has the highest capacity to help fight oxygen-free radicals – the compounds that damage cells. While Red Grapefruits are a fresh way to start the day, they’re definitely not just for breakfast anymore.

Try this simple red grapefruit recipe that makes a refreshing dessert

4 red grapefruits

1/3 cup unsweetened coconut

1/3 cup agave nectar

2 tbsp organic coconut oil

1/8 tsp pure vanilla extract

¼ cup low fat yogurt

Segment and peel each red grapefruit wedge. Divide between 4 plates. Warm coconut oil and agave nectar over very low heat. Pour in vanilla extract and stir. Drizzle over fruit while warm. Top with a dollop of yogurt.  Garnish with shredded coconut.

Sources

http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/fruits-and-fruit-juices/1905/2

http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=25