Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Marthe48

(21,814 posts)
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 08:54 AM Aug 31

Got a bag of mystery fruit

Kroger has a bargain shelf. There were several bags of fresh citrus. I didn't know if they were oranges or grapefruit. I got 4 for .99 cents, thinking it was a good price for either. I cut one this morning, and they are pink grapefruit. I'm not supposed to eat grapefruit because something in grapefruit can react with BP meds, and lower your BP more. I didn't feel a loss, because I've never liked grapefruit. But this morning, I thought, well, it's cut, and I'll see if my taste has changed. I ate half with no sugar, because sugar never helped before. With or without sugar, still a hard no. And I bet grapefruit lowers your BP because you go into shock from the flavor.




4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Got a bag of mystery fruit (Original Post) Marthe48 Aug 31 OP
I love pink grapefruit! Diamond_Dog Aug 31 #1
Everyone in my family loves grapefruit Marthe48 Aug 31 #2
It's all good. Diamond_Dog Aug 31 #3
Glad I'm not the only person out here who hates grapefruit mwmisses4289 Aug 31 #4

Diamond_Dog

(38,476 posts)
1. I love pink grapefruit!
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 09:00 AM
Aug 31

But, like you, they are a no no with my BP med. My dad used to buy several bags of them and give each of us sisters a bag to take back to college when we were home for a weekend.

Marthe48

(21,814 posts)
2. Everyone in my family loves grapefruit
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 09:21 AM
Aug 31

I'm the odd man out.

I'll give the uncut ones to my daughter

mwmisses4289

(2,216 posts)
4. Glad I'm not the only person out here who hates grapefruit
Sun Aug 31, 2025, 10:24 AM
Aug 31

Im okay if the juice is mixed into other stuff that overpowers it, but the fruit itself...eeewww.

Latest Discussions»The DU Lounge»Got a bag of mystery frui...