I love grapefruit. I have it for breakfast almost every morning.
Did you know grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and citric acid? The vitamin C boosts your immune system. The citric acid decreases the build up of calcium in your kidneys and the pH of the urine. This can help prevent kidney stones. Grapefruit is not safe for everyone. It contains a substance that inhibits cytochrome P450, an enzyme your body uses to metabolize certain medications. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any of the following medications: immunosuppressants, benzodiazepines, calcium channel blockers, indinavir, carbamazepine, hormones and some statins. It is safe to eat grapefruit with these statins: pravastatin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor), fluvastatin (Lescol) and pitavastatin (Livalo)
Grapefruit Breakfast Bowl (serves 4)
- 2 pink grapefruits (peeled or supremed)
- 1 cup blackberries
- 2 cups nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons agave
- 1 teaspoon torn mint
Place 1/2 cup of grapefruit in the bottom of each bowl.
Next layer on top 1/2 cup of greek yogurt.
Next add 1/4 cup of blackberries.
Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon with agave syrup.
Garnish with 1/4 teaspoon of torn mint.
Total calories per serving: 128/Total fat 0.8g, cholesterol 6 mg, sodium 42 mg, Total carbohydrates 19g, Fiber 4g, Sugars 15g, Protein 13 g
