Grapefruit is credited with a lot of useful properties, most of which should interest the slimming. This fruit with regular use suppresses appetite, reduces the risk of cholesterol plaque formation on the walls of blood vessels, normalizes digestion, reduces the risk of cancer and so on. Depending on your personal goals, you can use only certain parts of the grapefruit, and this article will help you learn how to do it with maximum benefit to yourself.
- chemical composition
- Useful properties
- Pulp
- peel
- Seed
- Juice
- Partitions
- For
- women to
- pregnant for
- men therapeutic purposes
- When
- colds In diabetes
- Myocardial
- infarction When
- stroke, heart diseases
- When losing weight
- For oncology
- Contraindications
- Harm
Chemical composition
Grapefruit has about 20 different varieties that can be divided into 2 large groups: withpink-red flesh and with yellow-orange. The content of vitamins and trace elements in each of them is different, which can be influenced, including the country of origin and weather conditions. But all fruits without exception contain the following elements:
- potassium;
- calcium;
- iron;
- sodium;
- phosphorus;
- magnesium;
- vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, C, PP;
- ascorbic and pantothenic acid;
- naringin.
Those fruits that are brought to our stores have an average caloric value of about 29 kcal per 100 grams of product, while energy is obtained from 6.5 grams of carbohydrates, 0.2 grams of fat and 0.5 grams of protein.
to contents ^Useful properties
- Improved immunity;
- fighting with avitaminosis;
- decreased blood cholesterol levels;
- elimination of fatigue;
- fight against cellulite;
- promotes weight loss;
- preventing the formation of acquired type of diabetes mellitus;
- improves skin tone;
- improves the elasticity of the vessels.
Flesh
The pulp of grapefruit primarily helps lower blood pressure, so it shows hypertensive patients. It prevents the increase in blood sugar during meals, which is beneficial for the vessels. One grapefruit can lower the blood sugar level by 10-15% per day.
Grapefruit does not give blood cells a release of glucose, so they can safely chop the cholesterol that enters the body with food and can cause thrombosis of blood vessels. Pulp has a low nutritional value and can act as a dessert for slimming.
Only pure flesh can be eaten by people who do not suffer from stomach diseases and acidity. It also contains high fiber content and promotes the smooth functioning of the digestive system. Regular use of pulp of grapefruit is considered a preventive measure of stomatitis, periodontitis, gum bleeding.
to the table of contents ^Rind
This citrus also actively uses the rind:
- for the production of essential oils( application in cosmetology);
- for disinfection of premises;
- increases the general tone of the body and mood;
- for removing toxins and toxins from the body;
- prevents the absorption of fats in the intestine.
Contained in the zest, the natural glycoside naringin, creates a barrier to penetration into the body of the hepatitis virus, weakening its effect by 80%.
Peel and zest are added to tea, eat together with pulp, used in aromatic lamps and folk recipes as a component of various infusions and mixtures.
to the table of contents ^Bone
In red grapefruit, the benefits and harms carry not only the flesh, but also the bones. Dangerous, they may be the fact that when growing fruits, chemicals are used, some substances from which they can then settle in the bones.
If a person is not sure about the origin of the fruit, then only grapefruit pulp is best used. But at the same time the content of nutrients in the bones is much greater than in the flesh. Pharmaceutical companies use a bone extract in the manufacture of medicines, and it can also be bought in pure form.
Grapefruit seed extract can help with:
- diseases and skin problems( calluses, corns, pimples, increased sebaceous glands);
- increased sweating of the body;
- runny nose and colds;
- constipation;
- disinfection of wounds.
Juice
Juice has the same properties as the pulp of a plant. Differences are related only to the fact that freshly squeezed juice can be made with or without pulp. In the second case, there will not be such a pronounced effect for the digestive system.
This juice is more convenient to use in home remedies for skin care, with anti-cellulite wraps and hair masks. Applying juice on the skin helps to improve tone, dry small pimples. Hair after masks with grapefruit become shiny and less confused.
It is important to know the beneficial and harmful properties of the grapefruit for the liver. If there are various exacerbations of the diseases of this organ, that is, the fruit and drink the juice is sharply contraindicated. For a healthy person, 50-100 milliliters of juice a day will be a good prevention of liver diseases, this amount is enough to facilitate the smooth operation of this body.
to the table of contents ^Partitions
If the grapefruit seems bitter, then it is recommended to eat it without partitions: they give this unpleasant taste. In this case, they contain a large amount of naringin, due to which the grapefruit is considered so useful. First of all, it has the properties of an antioxidant, so it reduces the risk of cancer.
Naringin strengthens the walls of capillaries and vessels, even better than flesh and bones, helps to break down the molecules of cholesterol. And also to white bitter septums it is necessary to take a closer look at losing weight, as they not only effectively inhibit the absorption of fats, but also suppress appetite.
to the table of contents ^For women
Women love grapefruit for maintaining a figure in shape and for using fruit in cosmetology. These fruits accelerate metabolism, suppress appetite and have low caloric value - this is important for those who watch their weight.
Grapefruit essential oil is found in almost all means of cellulite, but many prefer to buy it themselves and make their own mixtures: 15-20 wraps of problem areas will tighten the skin and make cellulite less noticeable.
to table of contents ^For pregnant women
Grapefruit is primarily indicated for the control of toxicosis. They can replace breakfast, if there are no problems with high acidity of the stomach. In some cases, nausea can last almost until the evening, then it is worth keeping half of the grapefruit at hand and eating it with a spoon, avoiding the bitter partitions.
The juice of this fruit delivers the iron needed in this period to both mother and baby.
From the second trimester fruit and its essential oil can be used to prevent stretch marks, adding a few drops to the base vegetable oil( avocado best suits).Nursing mothers should use this fruit more carefully, since the baby can have an allergy to it.
to table of contents ^For men
Due to the fact that men are more prone to bad habits, the antioxidant properties of this fruit can be very interesting for them, especially with alcohol intoxications.
In addition, the male body is more prone to the risk of myocardial infarction, so regular use of grapefruit, can strengthen the work of the cardiovascular system, which will bring great preventive benefits. In addition, diets based on grapefruit juice help get rid of the "beer" belly, of course, subject to daily training.
to the table of contents ^For therapeutic purposes
For medicinal purposes it is customary to use fresh grapefruit, its peel or essential oil. Before applying any mixtures outside, an allergy test should be done on the inside of the elbow fold.
to the table of contents ^With a cold
With a cold, it is customary to drink tea with citrus peels. As a basis, you can take any tea: black, green, a mixture of herbs. At the same time, crusts of orange and grapefruit are placed in the kettle. Brew for about 10 minutes and drink in a warm form throughout the day. This tool helps to overcome the virus, reduce the temperature and relieve the pain in the throat.
Grapefruit essential oil will help to facilitate breathing and accelerate recovery. To do this, you need an aromatic lamp: 2-3 drops of oil drip into the water and light a candle. Ether components quickly spread throughout the apartment and disinfect the air. The same method will help in the prevention of colds. To the oil of grapefruit can be added esters of cedar, juniper and spruce.
Honey-citrus mixture
Composition:
- 200 grams of liquid natural honey;
- for 1 tablespoon fresh peel of grapefruit, orange and lemon.
All components are mixed and placed in a refrigerator for 1 week to insist. The product is stored for six months in a cool place and is used as needed. Since honey can not be added to hot tea, during a cold, it can be eaten with tea spoons directly from the jar, but not more than 3 tablespoons of the mixture per day.
to the table of contents ^In case of diabetes,
In diabetes, it is best to use freshly squeezed grapefruit juice in its pure form. To improve the course of the disease, it is enough to drink 100 milliliters of juice 2 times a day. Do it better through the tube, so as not to spoil the tooth enamel.
In case of problems with the acidity of the stomach, you can dilute the juice with the same amount of water. Drink it on an empty stomach 15 minutes before eating.
to table of contents ^With myocardial infarction
If a person has survived myocardial infarction, he needs a special diet that strengthens the cardiovascular system. To do this, you can either simply include grapefruit in the diet as a whole, or use it in a mixture with other useful products.
Citrus juice with infarction
Ingredients:
- fresh carrots - 1 piece;
- grapefruit - half of the fruit;
- orange - half of the fruit;
- honey - 1 teaspoon.
Fruits and carrots are washed and cleaned, passed through a juicer and mixed with a spoon of honey as a sweetener. This juice can be drunk 2 times a day during the rehabilitation period. Add to the mixture beets, black chokeberry and lemon. If there are problems with the stomach, then the juice should be diluted with water and reduce the concentration of acids.
to table of contents ^With stroke of
Stroke may occur, including due to weak vessels. For preventive purposes, grapefruit can be eaten every day in any form, but if a stroke has already occurred, then a long rehabilitation, including, including a strict diet, will be required.
Faster recovery will help a mixture of grapefruit and cranberries: you have to cut half of the grapefruit and add to it 2 tablespoons of cranberries. To this fruit salad, you can add 1 teaspoon of fat-free natural yogurt. The fruit mixture is eaten once a day, preferably for breakfast.
to the table of contents ^For heart diseases
In such diseases, grapefruit is enough to eat in its pure form no more than 2 pieces per day. At the same time, we must remember that fruit alone can not save problems: an integrated approach is required that will require the elimination of fatty foods from the diet, start moving more and breathe fresh air.
For the prevention of heart disease, you can use the same prescriptions as with heart attack and stroke. Grapefruit can be added to any fruit and vegetable mix that improves the cardiovascular system:
- carrots and beets;
- grapes and black currants;
- pumpkin, carrot and beetroot;
- celery, cucumber, mint.
When losing weight
You can eat grapefruit as a snack or along with the main meal. Despite all his benefits, you should not replace them with breakfast and dinner, as sour juice can harm the stomach. But different salads, including vegetables, together with grapefruit can give a good result. But more often than not leaners use not fresh grapefruit, but its essential oil.
Body wrap
- essential oil of grapefruit - 3 drops;
- clay blue - 20 grams.
The clay is diluted with warm water and add the essential oil there. Stir well and apply to problem areas, covering them with food film and towel, and rinse with cool water after 15 minutes. Course - 20 procedures every other day. Essential oil can be added 1 drop into the body cream to enhance the fight against the "orange peel".
to contents ^With oncology
Grapefruit with regular use helps reduce the risk of cancer. At the same time, this fruit can not be cured from the oncology that has already arisen, but it has another useful property: it improves the absorption of drugs by the body. During treatment it is necessary to drink 100-150 milliliters of juice immediately after taking the tablets in order to increase the effectiveness of the drug.
to table of contents ^Contraindications
Due to the high content of acids, grapefruit has a number of contraindications:
- allergy to citrus fruits;
- increased gastric acidity;
- ulcers of the stomach and duodenum;
- use of hormonal contraceptives by women;
- you can not eat grapefruit on days when a person takes medication for hypertension;
- sensitive tooth enamel;
- serious liver problems.
It is not recommended to eat more than 2 fruits per day, which is equivalent to 1 glass of freshly squeezed juice.
to contents ^Harm
- Reduces the effectiveness of antitumor, hormonal, antihistamines and antidepressants.
- Strengthens the effect of hepatoprotective and cardiac drugs, overloading the liver.