Grapefruit

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Grapefruit is a subtropical evergreen tree of the genus Citrus of the Rutaceae family, as well as the fruit of this tree, reaching a diameter of 10-15 cm.

The nutritional value Serving Grapefruit 100 g Amount per serving Calories 42 Calories from Fat 1.26 % Daily value ^* Total Fat 0.14 g 0% Saturate fats 0.02 g 0% Polyunsaturated. fats 0.04 g Monounsaturated. fats 0.02 g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 0 mg 0% Potassium 135 mg 4% Total Carbohydrates 10.66g 4% Sugar 6.89 g Dietary fiber 1.6 g 6% Proteins 0.77 g 2% Vitamin A 23% Vitamin B6 3% Vitamin C 52% Niacin 1% Thiamine 3% Calcium 2% Magnesium 2% Phosphorus 2% * Calculation for a daily diet of 2000 kcal

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Useful properties of grapefruit

The main benefit of grapefruit is its ability to lower cholesterol levels thanks to the antioxidant it contains, bergamotin and naringenin. That is why the use of grapefruit serves as a good prevention of heart disease and circulatory disorders. Red flesh grapefruit is considered to be the most effective for lowering cholesterol levels.

In addition, grapefruit contains vitamins C, P, D, B, pectin, organic acids, phytoncides, glycosides, stabilizes digestion, reduces blood pressure, helps relieve fatigue, improves appetite, and prevents the development of sclerosis. The calorie content of grapefruit is only 35 kcal per 100 g of pulp, so this citrus is considered a dietary product.

It was also found that grapefruit seeds have antifungal and antibacterial effects, and grapefruit juice increases the acidity of stomach secretions.

Grapefruit oil is also beneficial. It is often used in aromatherapy, cosmetology, home medicine to stabilize the liver, gallbladder, and stimulate immunity.

Application of grapefruit

The beneficial properties of grapefruit, such as relieving fatigue and preventing heart disease, are manifested with regular use.

To prevent cardiovascular disease, it is enough to eat the fruit several times a week for breakfast. You should also include grapefruit in your diet for those who lead a predominantly sedentary lifestyle and who have high blood pressure.

The low calorie content of grapefruit, the presence of fiber in it makes it possible to use it for those who are obese or want to lose weight. For weight loss, grapefruit helps even without adhering to a special diet and strict food restrictions. In the course of special studies, it was found that the use of half a citrus daily before each meal already gives a result. The benefits of grapefruit are manifested in the fact that it starts metabolic processes, speeds up digestion and prevents fat from being deposited. When using grapefruit for weight loss, the result comes gradually: in three months, 5-7 extra pounds "go away". Also, when following any diet for weight loss, grapefruit helps well in the form of juice. It is recommended to drink a glass of grapefruit juice at night, this will support the nervous system,which often suffers from strict diets and normalizes sleep.

The low calorie content of grapefruit and the low sugar content allows the use of the fruit by patients with diabetes. At the same time, such useful properties of grapefruit were also discovered - it lowers sugar levels, allows you to reduce the need for a patient with diabetes in insulin.

Grapefruit oil is used to aromatize a room in order to relax and relieve fatigue: about 7 drops are dripped into an aroma lamp per 15 square meters. You can do a massage with oil, for which 5 drops of grapefruit oil are added to 15g of manual therapy tools. In the same proportion, grapefruit oil is used to enrich ready-made cosmetics: creams for the body, face, hands.

To stabilize digestion, liver, gallbladder, oil is used internally: one drop of it is consumed daily with honey or jam. To eliminate the feeling of heaviness after eating, it is enough to eat a crust of black bread with 2 drops of grapefruit oil and 6 drops of lemon juice.

Contraindications

The active substances that provide the beneficial properties of grapefruit - bergamotin and naringenin can interact with some medications, and therefore, in order to avoid an overdose, it is not recommended to drink grapefruit juice with medications taken orally.

For greater benefits, fresh grapefruit must be eaten before meals - this way it is better absorbed, and grapefruit oil, on the contrary, cannot be consumed on an empty stomach. It is also undesirable to take more than three drops of oil a day and not drink it in its pure form - it irritates the stomach lining. In case of heartburn due to grapefruit oil, you can drink it with kefir, natural yogurt.

To avoid photosensitivity of the skin, the oil should be applied to it no later than 60 minutes before leaving. When grapefruit oil is applied to the surface of the body, after taking baths with oil, a natural burning and tingling sensation of the skin on the thighs, abdomen, and buttocks may occur. These sensations go away on their own after three minutes and do not require stopping the use of oil. But, despite this, before the external use of grapefruit oil, it is imperative to carry out an allergy test to identify hypersensitivity.

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