Useful properties of grapefruit
Grapefruit, like all citrus fruits, is a real storehouse of vitamins and other nutrients. And he is known as a dietary product, so many people use grapefruit for weight loss. What else useful properties of grapefruit it is worth noting?
Grapefruit contains vitamins C (ascorbic acid) and B2 (riboflavin). In 100 grams of grapefruit contains 44 mg of vitamin C, so that the average grapefruit is capable ofmeet the daily requirement of our body in this vitamin. And grapefruit contains such micro- and macro elements as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.
On the useful properties of grapefruit should pay attention to people who have problems with the cardiovascular system. The fact is that The pulp of this fruit contains antioxidants that reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood. It is enough to eat one grapefruit a day to your cholesterol level was normal.
This is especially true for people,suffering from diseases of the blood circulation and coronary heart disease, because for them, high cholesterol is another risk factor. By the way, it is worth considering that grapefruit varieties with red pulp contain more antioxidants, than fruits with yellow flesh.
Grapefruit is also beneficial for the nervous system: a glass of freshly squeezed juice will help if notcompletely cope with physical and mental fatigue, then at least remove some of the unpleasant symptoms (bouts of lethargy, drowsiness, dizziness). If you have a session or deadline at work, it's a good idea to start your day with a glass of grapefruit fresh. Just remember that it helps the stomach "wake up," so do not neglect breakfast.
Grapefruit improves appetite, normalizes digestion processes. At the same time, it is also considered a dietaryproduct. These beneficial properties of grapefruit are used in the grapefruit diet. This diet is quite effective (although it can not be called miraculous), but you can not sit on it for too long: the balance of the diet leaves much to be desired, like any other mono-diet.
The fruits of grapefruit are useful for hypertension. This fruit helps normalize metabolism and liver function. Regular use of grapefruit will help to strengthen immunity.
Also, grapefruit is useful for those who suffer from reduced acidity of gastric juice: the use of grapefruit juice increases acidity. But each medal has two sides: those who have high acidity, do not use grapefruit. For the same reason, people suffering from stomach ulcers and gastritis are not recommended for the grapefruit diet.
Useful properties of grapefruit extend not only to its pulp, but also to essential oil, to which this fruit owes its pleasant aroma. Grapefruit essential oil can be used to enrich creams and lotions, make home hair masks. It is used to fight cellulite (baths, massages, wraps) and excessive fatty scalp and face, lightening the skin and cleaning and narrowing the pores.
Despite all the useful properties of grapefruit, there are certain contraindications to the use of this citrus. So, grapefruit juice is very undesirable to drink drugs: some substances that are contained in thisfruit, actively interact with the components of certain drugs. As a result, the concentration of the active substance of the drug in the blood increases, which can cause an overdose effect.
It is advisable to use grapefruit and people who have problems with tooth enamel: in grapefruit contains a lot of organic acids, which adversely affect her condition. So, eating grapefruit, it is desirable to brush your teeth or even rinse your mouth.
To useful properties of grapefruit showed up in full, it is desirable to eat grapefruit before eating. Just one grapefruit a day will help you strengthen your health and give you a good mood!
