Why should you eat Grapefruits?

Heartgrain
Aug 9, 2017 · 3 min read

Grapefruits

The health benefits of grapefruits are wide-ranging and nearly unmatched by any other fruit. A glass of chilled grapefruit juice, especially in winter, helps seriously boost your levels of vitamin C, which gives grapefruits a high place amongst various citrus fruits.

It’s packed with the benefits derived from various nutrients and vitamins, including potassium and lycopene. Along with these, it also contains calcium, sugar and phosphorous. In terms of its culinary value, it is considered a wonderful appetizer, and is regularly included for breakfast as a refreshing and energizing start to the day.

Why you should eat Grapefruits?

Grapefruits are high in fiber and low in calories, and they contain bioflavonoids and other plant chemicals that protect against seriout also us diseases like cancer, heart disease, and the formation of tumors. Grapefruits increase not only the body’s metabolic rate, blower insulin levels and give you a feeling of fullness and normality. It assists the human body in fighting various conditions like fatigue, fever, malaria, diabetes, constipation, indigestion, urinary problems, excess acidity and many more.

There are plenty of major health benefits of grapefruits, which are also known to be powerful drug/poison eliminators. It works as a natural antiseptic for external wounds, and it functions as a liver tonic. It contains a high water content, which helps in changing the complexion of the skin and increasing the body’s metabolic rate.

The pulp and fiber of grapefruits supply healthy bulk to our food intake, which aids bowel movements and reduces chances of colon cancer. It also helps to quench thirst and thus, reduces the burning sensation that arises during fever. The Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that the intake of grapefruit reduces the risk of developing prostate cancer.

What nutriments are in grapefruit?

  • Vitamin A, B, C , D, E, K, B6, B12
  • Thiamin
  • Riboflavin
  • Niacin
  • Folate
  • Pantothenic Acid
  • Choline
  • Betaine

Appetite Loss: Grapefruit works as an excellent appetite suppressant as compared to many other substances and foods

Influenza: Grapefruit is a valuable remedy for influenza, since it helps to minimize acidity in the system.

Malaria: The juice, or the fruit itself, contains valuable and natural ‘quinine’ which is advantageous for the treatment of malaria.

Fever: The pulp or the juice of grapefruit helps patients recover quickly from fevers. Tt reduces the burning sensation that occurs when the body reaches a high temperature.

Fatigue: Grapefruits are also beneficial in the treatment of fatigue. It can help you to dispel your general tiredness caused from routine or boring work.

Indigestion: Grapefruit is useful for solving the problem of indigestion. It is very light as compared to other foods and thus, acts immediately on indigestion by easing the heat and irritation caused in the stomach.

Insomnia: A simple glass of grapefruit juice, if drunk before going to bed, can promote healthy sleep and alleviate the irritating symptoms and repercussions of insomnia.

Diabetes: Diabetic patients can safely eat grapefruit, because consuming grapefruit can reduce the level of starch in the body.

Acidity: Fresh grapefruit juice creates an alkaline reaction after digestion.

Constipation: A glass full of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice in the morning is a great remedy to control constipation.

Flatulence: 10 to 20 drops of grapefruit juice, taken before meal , can work as an appropriate pro-biotic and digestive enzyme. It will relieve excess flatulence and stomach discomfort.

Urinary Disorders: Grapefruit juice is quite rich in potassium and vitamin C, so it is one of the best treatments for dangerously reduced urination.

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