Did you know...
- Grapefruit was originally named the "forbidden fruit" of Barbados, being identified as one of the "seven wonders of Barbados". I haven't been able to find what the other six were...
- Grapefruit trees produce little white four-petaled flowers that are simply elegant
- Even though grapefruits are acidic, they have an alkalizing effect on one's body (except for your teeth, unfortunately). Lemons and limes are other citrus fruit that are magic like that.
- Until the 19th century, the grapefruit tree was only grown strictly as an ornamental plant! This makes me wonder what "ornamental plants" we grow now bear amazing secrets we don't know about...
- You CAN eat it with a spoon, you just have to know how. I prefer getting my hands all sticky, but if you want to know how, please watch this This video is worth watching! It's like learning how to two-step at a squaredance....you'll know what I mean once you watch it...
- The oil from grapefruit peel is often used in aromatherapy, most often used for depression.
- Grapefruit is excellent for blood circulation, and even getting rid of cellulite. Let's go, fatties, hop on board. Eat more fruit! There's a million other reasons how grapefruit can make you look and feel better, but we'll get to that later.
