Grapefruit is a delicious fruit with high nutritional content. Filled with Vitamin C, fiber pectin and a host of antioxidants, it has been known to decrease cholesterol and even burn fat. At Cranberry Country Market in Tomah, WI, their fresh fruit selection features two of the most popular types of grapefruit: red and white. Since American grapefruits are ready for harvest during the winter months, now is the time to pick up a few to enjoy with your family.

Red Grapefruits

This Texas gem comes with plenty of lycopene, which is an antioxidant that fights cancer. You may have heard that the darker the flesh, the sweeter the taste; but this is actually not true, because red grapefruits are the sweetest of them all. Red grapefruit is also known for its ability to fight off free radicals.

White Grapefruits 

Grown in California, white grapefruits are the older variety of the two. They’re a bit more tangy in flavor, despite the fact that they have almost the same amount of sugar content as red grapefruits. If you’re watching your calories, then white grapefruits are the smarter choice, since they contain nearly 20 calories less than red grapefruits.

Grapefruit is enjoyed in different ways around the world, from serving them as a piece of fresh fruit in the morning for breakfast, to cooking them with dulce de leche as a dessert. Regardless of how you like to eat them, you can always count on them to be both nutritious and delicious, especially if you have a taste for something tangy, sweet, and sour all at the same time.

You can find locally-grown grapefruit at most farmer’s markets in the United States during cold-weather months. Drop by Cranberry Country Market to check out their fresh fruit selection, visit them online to see a complete listing of their inventory, or call (608) 374-4944 today.