Grapefruit is a popular fruit that many people adore. Grapefruit has high nutritional value and if used correctly it will bring tremendous health benefits.
Benefits of eating grapefruit
Like other fruits, the main ingredient in grapefruit is water (around 89% of the total weight), so in dry autumn and winter you need to eat more grapefruit to help replenish moisture. In addition, the vitamin C content of grapefruit is around 30 mg / 100 grams and some varieties even contain around 60 mg / 100 grams, which is higher than that of lemons and citrus fruits.
Effects of grapefruit on health
1. Laxatives
Eating white grapefruit pulp will greatly improve constipation.
People with constipation should choose grapefruit with thin skin with plenty of water, and eating white pulp will greatly improve constipation. If you have hot intestines, pale mouth, anorexia, hard stools can eat 5-6 pieces of grapefruit pulp which helps with laxative. Because in grapefruit pulp contains a lot of fiber, which stimulates the intestinal tract to contract.
2. Treatment of indigestion
The grapefruit peel has the effect of aerating the aperitif. Cut the grapefruit peels into fiber and boil in thick tea to drink, which helps to get rid of colds.
3. Help with perspiration
In grapefruit skin contains essential oils so cooked with black tea can eliminate cold sweat. Take out the grapefruit intestines, put the tea leaves inside, hang them in a well ventilated place to dry until the grapefruit volume decreases again called “grapefruit tea”. Grapefruit tea specializes in treating colds. The tea leaves left in the grapefruit after drying will absorb the essential oils from the grapefruit peel, so the more potent the spicy medicinal properties will be.
4. Elimination of skin spots
Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, a substance that can effectively reduce pigment spots on the skin. Therefore, grapefruit is also a very good beauty product. After cutting the grapefruit, pour some honey on the cut surface of the grapefruit peel, then gently massage it into the skin. This method can light up the skin very well, but for sensitive skin, should not use this method.
5. Stroke reduction
Grapefruit contains flavonoids, which are effective in reducing the risk of stroke. Scientists have studied for 14 years and have found that women who eat grapefruit regularly halve the risk of stroke compared to those who do not eat grapefruit.
Grapefruit can help the body absorb calcium and iron, which are very beneficial for health.
6. Good for pregnant women
Grapefruit can help the body absorb calcium and iron, which are very beneficial for health. In addition, grapefruit contains a lot of natural folic acid, which is very good for people who are preparing to become pregnant or pregnant, can prevent anemia, and also has a good role for the development of the fetus.
7. Lose fat
Research by nutrition experts has found that eating half a grapefruit before meals every day, continuously for about 12 weeks, has a very good weight loss effect. Mainly because there is a compound in grapefruit that can speed up fat burning efficiency, grapefruit is also a natural fruit for weight loss.
8. Protect the heart
If every day you eat a grapefruit can lower cholesterol and triglycerides. In particular, the peach grapefruit is very good for the heart because it contains many antioxidants.
9. Reduce diabetes
Grapefruit often has a distinctive bitter taste, the substance that creates this bitter taste works to support the treatment of diabetes, helping the body to be sensitive to insulin. Therefore, diabetics who regularly eat grapefruit can reduce the risk of severe disease progression and dangerous complications.
Grapefruit not only beautifies the skin of our women, but also has many therapeutic effects, especially grapefruit can also effectively fight against gingivitis. Details of the study are published in the British dental journal Bristish Dental Journal.
10. Cure gingivitis
According to a study by German scientists, eating grapefruit will effectively fight against gingivitis. According to the results of the research, if a patient with gingivitis eats about 2 grapefruits per day, within 2 weeks the disease will be significantly reduced, bleeding from the root will no longer be severe. The reason, according to scientists, is that grapefruit contains a lot of vitamin C, which works to heal wounds quickly and minimize the harmful effects of certain unstable free radical molecules.
Points to note when consuming grapefruit?
Although grapefruit contains many nutrients, it is not suitable for consumption on an empty stomach. Because grapefruit has cold properties, it can damage the spleen. Grapefruit should be consumed after meals, for example after lunch, it is best to eat alternately between meals. Normally, there shouldn’t be more than a quarter of the fruit per day.
For people with weak stomach, the elderly, children, those who often suffer from abdominal pain, diarrhea should not eat a lot of grapefruit.
Additionally, while taking blood pressure medication, eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice can cause serious side effects such as a sudden drop in blood pressure. So, do not use grapefruit juice to take medicine, after taking the medicine, do not eat grapefruit immediately.
After eating grapefruit, should not throw the grapefruit skin, in addition to being able to deodorize the refrigerator can also be used to cook soup. Normally take about 1/4 grapefruit peel, cut them into small pieces, combine them with almonds, zigzag and white mushroom, 10 g each, add the appropriate amount of water and cook. Then give the appropriate amount of honey, drink morning and night, suitable for people with cough, phlegm, dry mouth or those who smoke regularly.
Do not eat grapefruit after smoking or drinking alcohol: Studies have shown that grapefruit contains pyranocoumarin. It works to increase the metabolism of cytochromes P450 (intestinal enzymes). Unfortunately, this will increase the toxicity of tobacco, nicotine and ethanol (found in alcohol). Experts recommend that you don’t eat grapefruit after drinking alcohol, beer, or smoking. It is best to eat grapefruit 48 hours after taking it to avoid adverse health effects.
Additionally, when eating grapefruit, you should also note that you should not combine it with crab as it can lead to stomach irritation which causes abdominal pain or vomiting. Also, by combining grapefruit with carrots, cucumbers can lose vitamin C in grapefruit.
