The benefits and harms of Grapefruit

Grapefruit - fruit, which appeared as a result of natural cross between the pomelo and orange. For the first time this citrus fruit was discovered in 1750 on the island of Barbados. It is believed that grapefruit is home to India or Central America. At the end of the XIX century this plant imported to Florida. Evergreen trees, which grow fruit, reach a height of 12 meters, and the fruit itself weighs about 500 grams. There are several varieties of grapefruit, a different color (white, yellow and pink), and certain properties. It is worth noting that on grapefruit: benefits and harms of this day is a lot of controversy. This article discusses the pros and cons of this fruit. Useful properties of grapefruit According to its beneficial properties similar to grapefruit lemon, but has a much more pleasant taste. As for the bitterness of this fruit - you can get rid of it by removing the walls that divide the fruit slices. 

The main component in the composition of grapefruit is water, the share of which crouches almost 90%, followed by sugar, organic acids, minerals, pectin, essential oils, volatile and glycoside naringin, which is the fruit and bitter taste are required. In addition, the composition includes grapefruit fiber, antioxidants, calcium, potassium, magnesium, vitamins A, B2, PP, C, D. Grapefruit benefits with periodontitis and bleeding gums, it can be used to treat viral and colds. Grapefruit is also known as a means of boosting the immune system. Part of the calcium is grapefruit improves the condition of nails and hair, and magnesium and potassium are beneficial to the heart and circulatory system. Antioxidants contained in grapefruit are very good at deducing of cholesterol from the blood vessels, increase the elasticity of their walls. It is known that the red grapefruit cholesterol better output than the yellow fruit. Grapefruit helps rid the body of excess fluid. Moreover, they activate the process of burning fat, thereby promoting weight loss. To do this, every day to eat half a grapefruit before each meal. It should be noted that these are low-calorie fruit - only contains 35 kcal per 100g of product. Fiber contained in grapefruit in large quantities, is the best prevention of constipation, due to which there are disturbances in metabolism. And essential oils and organic acids grapefruit stimulate the digestive juices, improves food digestion process and activate the metabolism. In addition, components that are part of these fruits, contribute to the removal of the toxins of the body. A glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice, drunk on an empty stomach, helps in the morning to set up the intestines to work. But the benefits and harms of the grapefruit in the present case is closely border - if you have a gastric juice with the fruit should be very careful. In addition, the fruit is perfectly helps with insomnia. But this is not all the benefits of grapefruit. Contained in these fruit pectin can reduce cholesterol in the blood, which makes it a real boon for people suffering from vascular disease and heart. In addition, it facilitates the condition of women during menopause.

Drinking before breakfast, two tablespoons of olive oil, RFQ fresh grapefruit juice, helps to remove the stones from the gallbladder. For debilitated patients and people leading a sedentary lifestyle, grapefruits are also very useful. Grapefruit juice has on the body and calming tonic effect. This fruit reduces the feeling of fatigue and stimulates recovery of strength after the mental or physical fatigue. Improve your concentration and perception of information, overcome depression and apathy, a state will help a bitter-cold essential oil of grapefruit. Grapefruit zest is also able to relieve you from heartburn. Finely grated zest of dried grapefruit, consumed daily by one teaspoon, relieves pain in the stomach. At the same time before swallowing it should be chewed and sucked. But as many copies from the shelves treated with chemicals, better still abandon the use of the outer layer. Grapefruit is actively used in cooking - not only for the preparation of jams, but also, for example, as a condiment for roast. Taste of the liver, beef tongue or meat is improved significantly if water them grapefruit juice. This bitter-sour fruit also goes well with seafood. Fillet of trout or salmon are well soaked before cooking in grapefruit juice.