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What is the benefit of eating grapefruit and avocado together?

Judy Caplan
Judy Caplan on behalf of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics
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Grapefruit can aid in the absorption of the nutrients in avocado. Pairing sliced avocado with grapefruit sections make a delicious salad. You can also blend avocado, grapefruit juice, cayenne pepper and salt to make a refreshing dressing over fruit. Together grapefruit and avocado slices make a good substitute for French fries or pasta salads.

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