To stay healthy, one smart idea is aim to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables every day. At this time of year, that isn't always easy but some types of fruit are at their very best during the winter months. Grapefruit is one of these fruits and it provides many nutrients, such as vitamin C, that we need during the dark, cold days.

There are several varieties of grapefruit, each with a different colored flesh. The pink varieties tend to be sweeter than the slightly astringent white grapefruit which may need a little sugar to make it palatable. Try it for breakfast, lightly sprinkle the surface with sugar then fork the top of the fruit to mix the grapefruit juice and sugar together. With a small bladed cutting utensil cut through the segments to make it easier to remove from the skin and eat.

For a delicious salad, mix grapefruit segments with some green salad leaves and avocado. It's also good with prawns, shrimps or other seafood. To get a jumpstart on grapefruit eating, here are a couple recipes I just love, courtesy of JustFruitRecipes.com:

Broiled Grapefruit Ambrosia

2 large grapefruits
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1/4 C shredded coconut
3 navel oranges
1 Tbsp Butter

Heat the broiler. With a sharp knife; cut the peel and membrane from the grapefruits and oranges. Cut the fruit crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

In a shallow gratin baking dish or cast-iron skillet; alternately arrange the grapefruit and orange slices. Sprinkle with brown sugar and dot with butter. Broil the fruit until it is hot and lightly browned; about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with coconut and broil just until the coconut is toasted. Serve immediately.