Grapefruit is a citrus fruit bigger than an orange with a wide range of flavor from acidic to bitter to sweet.
It is widely grown in Florida and southern states and is available year-round, but best January through April. Grapefruit has lots of vitamin C, helping your immune system keep you healthy. Grapefruit has vitamin A for your vision and helps to lower cholesterol. Grapefruit is low in calories, about 52 calories in a half.
Our healthy snack is provided by Bause Catered Events in Pottstown with the help of a grant from the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation.