Grapefruits contain monoterpenes which helps keep our bodies 'clean' of carcinogens.

They also contain vitamin C and Beta Carotene, both considered antioxidants and both are abundant on fruits and vegetables.

In just one average sized grapefruit there is over ¾ of the recommended daily value of vitamin C alone.< p>

In red grapefruit there is lycopene, a compound found in large amounts in tomatoes also.

This compound is now believed to be anti-carcinogenic and may assist in prevention or at least the assistance in fighting various cancers.

Other studies are suggesting they may help prevent against Alzheimer's disease and also assist the liver in flushing out toxins from our bodies.

So with all this in mind, including an occasional grapefruit in your diet is probably a very good thing.

The following recipe contains approximately 55 calories. It makes a great component of a breakfast.

Half a grape fruit = approximately 40 calories, 1 teaspoon of sugar = 15 calories.

Last thing at night, using a small sharp pairing knife, prepare the grapefruit as follows

- cut it in half across the middle, so that the segments are all cut in half

- cut to the left and right of each segment inside the membrane

- sprinkle 1 teaspoon of brown sugar over the top of each side of grapefruit

- leave it in the fridge until morning

- The sugar sweetens the grapefruit and also goes a little crunchy on top