Grapefruit is a sweet yet tart tasted tropical citrus fruit which is full of antioxdents, nutrients and fiber..
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1. Cut Down Your Calories, but
Not Much
Half medium seized grapefruitCalories: 52Carbs: 13 gramsProtein: 1 gramFiber: 2 gramsVitamin C: 64% (RDI)Vitamin A: 28% of the RDIPotassium: 5% of the RDIThiamine: 4% of the RDIFolate: 4% of the RDIMagnesium: 3% of the RDIAnd more.
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2: Good for immune system
Grapefruit benefits your immune system as it provides vitamin C, vitamin A, B vitamins, copper, zinc and iron.
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3: Helps in weight loss
Grapefruit’s, fiber and water content promotes fullness, which ends up in reduced calorie intake. For better weight loss result eating grapefruit before meal is suggested.
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4: Help in diabetes & insulin resistance
Grapefruit may help reduce insulin resistance, which can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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5: Improves heart health
Grapefruit is rich in nutrients and antioxidants shown to help protect the heart by regulating blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
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6: Reduces risk of kidney stones
The citric acid found in grapefruit may help reduce the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones.
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7: Helps in skin care
Vitamin C, citric acid, malic acid and tartaric acid found in grapefruit offers you a wide range of skin benefits and protection.