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Grapefruit
Grapefruit are delicious and juicy, they contain nutrients that can naturally curb our appetite and contribute to optimum health. They are a high fiber fruit with plenty of pectin in the white pith of the fruit. It is the pectin that is able to absorb toxins in our digestive system and naturally sweep them out of our digestive system. Alongside being loaded with vitamin C, Grapefruit are an excellent source of calcium, folic acid, phosphorus and potassium. Grapefruit are highly nutritious with plenty of phytonutrients with antioxidant properties to fight free radical damage and keep us feeling and looking refreshed and rejuvenated. They contain liminoids, flavonoids, lycopene and glucarates which are all thought to fight disease and strengthen our health.
Grapefruit are a well know food for helping people reduce their weight, there are many reasons Grapefruit can help you get into shape. Research around the role Grapefruit plays with weight control has shown Grapefruit can reduce the spiking of insulin after meals. The hormone insulin has a role in controlling how fat is metabolized; it is the positive relationship between grapefruit and insulin that could contribute to weight loss.
Grapefruit also helps stabilize blood sugar and leads us less vulnerable to the highs and lows that lead to over eating and cravings. It is thought the increased satiety from Grapefruit helps people keep control of their food choices which helps them meet their weight control goals.
While the taste of grapefruit is sour and may feel acidic, they are actually a highly alkalinizing fruit. Too much protein, coffee and processed foods can often lead to acidity, our kidneys then have to alkalinise our blood through extracting vital minerals such as calcium and magnesium from main our bones and muscles. Signs of having excess acidity can be dry skin, red spots and stiff joints. The alkalinizing effect of Grapefruit help protect stores of our valuable minerals, alongside being a good source of calcium and potassium.
The plentiful nutrients, antioxidants, and dietary fibre make grapefruit an excellent choice for getting in shape for summer and at the same time enjoying plenty of nutrients that protect your health for the longer term.
Information supplied by Steph Askeur
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