There are some people who think that grapefruit is a tart fruit reserved for the elderly. Others have a natural desire to enjoy it whenever they can, especially when different varieties are in season. A grapefruit offers a slightly more tart flavor than your average orange, but it can also provide excellent sweetness. Ruby red grapefruit, for example, has a rich red flesh that is sweeter than most other varieties. If you notice that the flesh is lighter in color, the grapefruit will exhibit a tart flavor profile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like most citrus fruits, grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C, but it also contains vitamin A. It may surprise you to learn that strawberries contain way more vitamin C than grapefruit. In fact, strawberries contain 88% more vitamin C than grapefruit per 100 grams. Grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than strawberries, but strawberries contain more lutein and zeaxanthin. All of these are powerful antioxidants that work to fight free radicals in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When you blend strawberries and grapefruit together, you get a bright, refreshing flavor combination that is both sweet and slightly tart. The homemade almond milk provides a subtle nuttiness and creaminess, helping to make this more like a smoothie than a slushie. Finally, the mint leaves complement both the strawberries and the grapefruit. Mint is a classic herb that pairs beautifully with both of these fruits. If you think that you may not enjoy it, exclude the mint from the recipe. <\/p>\n
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Refreshing in both cold weather or warm weather, this grapefruit berry smoothie is the perfect way to up your vitamin C intake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":138469,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[3219,1870,2087,2148,2330,2379,2722],"recipe_category":[2327,1786,1790,1791,1792,1793],"yoast_head":"\n