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08-25-2007, 04:15 PM
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Grapefruit Preparation???
I am currently in the planning parts of the Cut Diet...gonna start here in 2 weeks after a few trips.
I have been trying to get use to grapfruit in the past weeks. I am having a horrible time with eating them though. I can't figure out for the life of me how to eat them without getting juice all over myself. They are so freaking juicy!!! If I just peel it, the meat is covered in white stuff so thick can't chew it up enough to swallow. I can't spoon it out cause my spoons just won't cut the dividing parts between the little sections. If I cut it up, I still get juice everywheres. Any suggestions? The reason I need to be able to do it without the mess is because I am gonna be taking it to school with me ALL the time, and can't afford to get my books etc covered in juices. Thanks a bundle!!!
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08-25-2007, 05:10 PM
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Peel off the outside, separate it into 2 halves, at each end there is the piece that has the "veins" of the grapefruit come to the center, this section of the skin is a little thicker and sturdy, so you can peel off the white stuff, then just eat each segment.
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08-26-2007, 07:09 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grillrd
Peel off the outside, separate it into 2 halves, at each end there is the piece that has the "veins" of the grapefruit come to the center, this section of the skin is a little thicker and sturdy, so you can peel off the white stuff, then just eat each segment.
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I may have to give it a try...thanks
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08-26-2007, 07:58 AM
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What GrillRD said it what I usually do.
I usually pull it apart (each half) and put one half on the scale. THen add each additional segment until I get to the 6.5oz serving. Usually it comes out perfect but every so often I have to pull a segment apart.
If you are still have the "juice" issue. Just pull your grapefruit apart over a bowl of somesort. Therefore you can collect the juice and drink it.
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08-26-2007, 08:19 AM
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Yeah, it really stinks that nature doesnt provide grapefruits that are 6.5 oz for each half...lol
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08-26-2007, 09:14 AM
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Thanks for the help guys. Let's hope I can combine some of these ideas a bit and not make a sticky mess of myself every time.
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08-26-2007, 09:37 AM
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lol if you make a sticky mess on yourself just pretend your a fat kid and lick your fingers..
I do this with natty pb 
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08-26-2007, 10:35 AM
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This may sound like a simple solution, but what I do is I take a knife, and then I use it to cut away the outter skin, then I slice them like a pineapple gets sliced, then when you want to eat it, you just take pieces out, it's easy. I also like to turn it into vapor and breathe it in.
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08-26-2007, 12:28 PM
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to keep mess to a minimum I cut them into quarters and peel above a sink.
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08-26-2007, 01:07 PM
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I thought this thread said grapefruit penetration lol
kai greene style
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08-26-2007, 08:32 PM
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I thought this thread said grapefruit penetration lol
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It would have to be a very large grapefruit! hahaha
For me anyway
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08-26-2007, 09:28 PM
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It would have to be a very large grapefruit! hahaha
For me anyway
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08-27-2007, 02:11 AM
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yes... yes of course... mm hmmm indeed! 
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08-27-2007, 04:45 AM
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Back to the real topic lol
I just tough it out and peel the dang thing as best I can and chow down on it, including the gross white stuff. I figure it adds some fiber. Add enough Splenda, and it tastes ok.
Also I have noticed pink grapefruits peel easier than ruby reds.
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08-27-2007, 10:12 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by namtrag
Back to the real topic lol
I just tough it out and peel the dang thing as best I can and chow down on it, including the gross white stuff. I figure it adds some fiber. Add enough Splenda, and it tastes ok.
Also I have noticed pink grapefruits peel easier than ruby reds.
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Yeah, I am not too worried about eating any of it. If my teetah can chew it, down it goes. It is more a matter of the fact I will be taking a grapefruit a day to school, won't have a sink to peel it over, and can't afford to make a mess all over the classrooms/labs. I think all the hints have definately helped out though. I think that pre-prep is my best bet, like peeling or dicing the night before kinda dealio. Thanks guys.
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08-27-2007, 11:24 AM
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Yeah, I am not too worried about eating any of it. If my teetah can chew it, down it goes. It is more a matter of the fact I will be taking a grapefruit a day to school, won't have a sink to peel it over, and can't afford to make a mess all over the classrooms/labs. I think all the hints have definately helped out though. I think that pre-prep is my best bet, like peeling or dicing the night before kinda dealio. Thanks guys.
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sounds like a plan...although I wouldn't recommend dicing it cuz you'll make it bleed haha...gotta spare those lovely juices
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