Grapefruit belongs to the citrus genus, is one of the most popular fruits in Vietnam. Not only delicious but grapefruit is also considered a valuable medicine in Eastern medicine.
Here are the health benefits of grapefruit.
1. Digestive Support
Grapefruit is a fruit with high fiber content. Fiber helps with digestion and prevents constipation.
In addition, fiber has also been shown to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut because it acts as a food source for good bacteria.
The fiber in fruits like grapefruit also helps improve other health factors such as increasing bone density, maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases.
2. Helps maintain a healthy weight
The protein and fiber in grapefruit keep you fuller for longer. That reduces cravings and from there you can absorb fewer calories.
Grapefruit is also quite low in calories. If you are trying to lose weight, you can eat grapefruit to increase your food intake without adding many calories.
3. Rich in Antioxidants
Free radicals can damage cells and accelerate the body's natural aging process.
Antioxidants will help fight free radicals, thereby helping to reduce the risk of cancer.
Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant - as well as several other antioxidant compounds such as naringenin and naringin.
In addition, grapefruit also contains the antioxidant lycopene, which has anti-inflammatory effects and is also commonly found in tomatoes.
4. Supports Heart Health
Eating grapefruit may benefit the heart by reducing cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood.
In an animal study that gave rats concentrated grapefruit extract, triglycerides were reduced by up to 21% and LDL "bad" cholesterol by up to 41%.
Another study found that grapefruit can reduce harmful fats in the blood by preventing them from being absorbed during the digestive process.
However, more research is still needed to prove this effect of grapefruit in humans.
Nutritional value
Grapefruit is rich in powerful antioxidants like vitamin C. It also contains protein and fiber, which can aid digestion and help you feel full longer after eating.
Grapefruit is also a great source of:
Potassium
Copper
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
One peeled grapefruit (about 610 grams) contains:
Calories: 231
Protein: 5 grams
Fat: 0 grams
Carbs: 59 grams
Fiber: 6 grams
Riboflavin: 12.6% of the daily requirement
Thiamine: 17.3% of the daily requirement
Vitamin C: 412% of the daily requirement
Copper: 32% of daily needs
Potassium: 28% of the daily requirement
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