Grapefruit is vile!

[Medusa]

Grapefruit was on sale this week and I thought "why not try it again?" I eat a lot of fruit daily but it's usually berries and bananas so it's been a while since I've had grapefruit. Now I remember why. It tastes like the stuff that comes up in the back of my throat after I hurl. Sorry, but grapefruit is one nasty fruit. Now what am I gonna do w/these mutant lemons?

[catnapper]

Grapefruit is AWESOME! I eat one a night as I sit in bed and wind down. Do you know all the things grapefruit does for you? It lowers cholesterol. Fights colds and flu. Lowers insulin levels. Its cancer fighting. It helps lose weight because it does something to keep fat cells from binding. Its a miracle fruit!

[Medusa]

Its a miracle fruit!

Yeah, it's a miracle that anyone can gag it down. I know it has a lot of intrinsically good nutritional value as does all food. But weight loss? Doubtful, except that perhaps it causes loss of appetite after one taste of it. LOL I've personally seen too many people eat it w/out success in losing weight. There are so many "miracle" foods for whatever ails ya; some of them work, some of them are bogus. Nothing really "makes" you lose weight except putting out more than you take in. Exercising more, eating less; basic math. Even if it did work, there's no way I could face eating it every day.

[Rachel]

I love Grapefruit, but I can't have it because it interacts with the medication I take. And what I can't have, I crave.

[emily_the_spoiled]

You can always cheat like I do ... yes grapefruit is a healthy food but it is not so healthy when you put on real sugar

[Freedom]

I love Grapefruit, but I can't have it because it interacts with the medication I take. And what I can't have, I crave.

He hee, oh yes!

Cut grapefruit in half, using a knife cut around each piece, place in bowl, sprinkle on sugar, and MMMMMMmmmmm!

They have to REALLY sweet ones to just peel and eat; I've had a few that way too.

I haven't had one in several years for the reason above.

[pitc9]

I have to say that I've never even tried one!

You're only about 1 1/2 hours from me.... pass them on!
I'll try them!

[kuhio98]

Yeah, it's a miracle that anyone can gag it down.

Totally -- 100% agree!

[shais_mom]

Yeah, it's a miracle that anyone can gag it down.

I totally agree!
I can't stand it either!
and Kim I can't believe you can eat it before bed - that would be surefire heartburn for me - eating something so acidic and then laying down..
my grandma used to cut it up and put sugar on it the night before and let it sit overnite.
I still didn't like it!


I had to add this
@ 1am 3-17-08!

ok I can't believe I (me of all people) am going to say this.
But I bought a grapefruit on Sat. I *think* it was just a plain ol' grapefruit not Ruby Red or anything - the insides weren't real pink/red.
I cut it in half and doused both halves with lots of sugar and let it set for awhile - sectioned it and took a tentative bite. And I liked it so much I ate BOTH halves!!!
I was eating it thinking - I can't believe I am doing this. I have had a hate/hate relationship with grapefruit all my life!

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[moosmom]

I LOVE grapefruit!! I love to peel it like an orange and eat the slices. It's an aquired taste, I guess.

[Jods]

I LOVE pink and red grapefruit.

what color did you have? I have never tried white

[RICHARD]

It tastes like the stuff that comes up in the back of my throat after I hurl.

Sorry but that sentence reminds me of the saying, "I think I just threw up in my mouth!"

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There are the Juicy Red (I think they are called Ruby GFs) that really rock.
They are so sweet you don't need any sugar on them.


Bananas? There is a funny story about the Blue Angels/Thunderbirds and bananas.

The BAs or the Tbirds always take a local reporter for a flight in their jets as part of the public relations for the airshow and the armed forces.

The reporter was taking the safety course and getting the exam before his flight. They teach you how to breath so you don't pass out and tell you what to do in case you want to puke. He asked the pilot it there was anything he should eat for breakfast beforehand-in case he got sick.

"Bananas", was the answer.

"Bananas?" the reporter said, "Is it for the potassium or vitamins in them?"

"Nope" replied the pilot, "They taste the same way coming out as they do going in."

[k9krazee]

MMmm...I love grapefruit!!

[bckrazy]

I love Grapefruits... with sugar, of course! : ) But I would eat them without sugar, too.

Coincidentally, Squirt is also the most delicious soda ever.

[phesina]

I really love grapefruit!.. don't even need sugar with it!