Grapefruit is not exotic today. You can buy it in any store almost all year round. Someone loves this fruit for its aroma and rich taste, someone does not like it because of the bitterness present in its peel and partitions.
Grapefruit composition
Grapefruit is a special fruit. It is an excellent supplier of vitamins and minerals to the body. Moreover, it does not have to be in kilograms. Only 100 grams of grapefruit pulp per day replenish the body's need for vitamin C by 60%, potassium by 9%, magnesium by 3% and calcium by 2%.
Grapefruit contains antioxidants that lower cholesterol levels in the blood. Moreover, there are more antioxidants in grapefruit with red pulp than in fruits with yellow pulp.
Eating grapefruit lowers blood sugar. Therefore, it is indicated for those who suffer from diabetes. Due to the high content of vitamin C, this fruit reduces bleeding of the gums, therefore it is used for the prevention of periodontal disease.
Grapefruit seeds, although very bitter, have powerful antifungal and antimicrobial properties. Grapefruit peel is also helpful. Chopped zest is recommended for heartburn and stomach pains. And if the peel is dried, crushed into powder and added to food, the walls of blood vessels will be strengthened.
Grapefruit juice, in addition to its rich vitamin composition, has one more feature. It is used as a great remedy for insomnia.
The aroma of grapefruit deserves special attention. It is widely used in aromatherapy as it helps fight depression and bad moods.
How grapefruit "burns" fat
But we especially respect and love this fruit by the beautiful half of humanity. The glory of the "fat burner" has been fixed for him. How does grapefruit burn fat? Literally, nothing. That is, grapefruit has no effect directly on fat. But it helps to get rid of excess fat. The fact is that grapefruit tends to speed up digestion. Metabolism, including fat, is accelerated, intestinal function is improved, digestion is activated. As a result, even deposited fats are "burned". The systematic consumption of grapefruit helps to get rid of two kilograms in two weeks. It is enough to eat half of the fruit before meals or drink 150 grams of grapefruit juice.
In addition to "burning" fat, grapefruit prevents fat accumulation. The flavonoid substance napigenin, which is part of its composition and gives the fruit bitterness, helps the liver to process fat without putting it in reserve. Nutritionists have even developed a grapefruit-based diet that helps to lose weight without harming the body.
