The benefits of grapefruit are evidenced by the fact that he is a "champion" in the content of vitamin C, and, at the same time, practically does not increase the level of sugar in the blood. Therefore, fruits are recommended even to diabetics who can not eat other fruits. Antioxidants of grapefruit help skin rejuvenate, speed up metabolic processes, increase immunity, and also prompt healing of wounds and cuts, according to the Internet edition for girls and women aged 14-35. Pannochka. net Grapefruit contains naringenin and bergamotin - essential oils that can disinfect the air. Therefore, the use of aromatic lamps with grapefruit oil is highly recommended during the flu epidemic and colds. Essential oil of this fruit, being applied to the skin, promotes warming up and acceleration of blood circulation. Therefore, massage with it is used as an auxiliary tool in the treatment of joint diseases, rehabilitation after rupture of ligaments. And grapefruit oil in combination with caffeine is part of many creams from cellulite and slimming. Indeed, these two components can help in removing excess fluid and reducing the volume.

Studies conducted at the University of Jerusalem have proven that red grapefruits reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol. Scientists even called the "norm" for reducing blood sugar - one large red grapefruit.

But yellow fruits, in their opinion, contain much less useful substances and can be used in a rich diet of fruits and vegetables, but not as a healing fruit.

Naringenin (naringin) of grapefruit contributes to some acceleration of metabolism. That is why the fetus is used in the numerous diet for weight loss. However, it is worth remembering that a useful substance is not contained in the flesh of the fetus, but in bitter "slivers" between the lobules. Therefore, to reduce weight use whole grapefruits, and not just the pulp.

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