Benefits of Grapefruit

Grapefruit

Grapefruit (Pomelo) is a plant of the genus Citrus in the Rutaceae family. Its scientific name is Citrus paradis, and its alias is grapefruit, blood orange, etc.

Grapefruit benefits

Grapefruit flesh is tender, juicy and refreshing, with a slight aroma, and a sour, bitter and numbing taste. Its juice is slightly bitter, but the taste is comfortable. It is rich in nutrients. The nutrition of every 100 grams of grapefruit is: 33 kcal of energy, 0.7 grams of protein, 0.3 grams of fat, 7.8 grams of carbohydrates, 1.2 grams of dietary fiber, 47 micrograms of vitamin A, 0.05 mg of thiamine, 0.01 grams of riboflavin, 38 micrograms of vitamin C, 60 mg of potassium, 7 mg of sodium, 21 mg of calcium, 9 mg of magnesium, 0.1 mg of iron, 0.1 mg of zinc, 17 mg of phosphorus, 0.2 mg of niacin, etc. There are many ways to eat grapefruit. It is very convenient to eat it as a fruit or to squeeze it into juice and drink it. It tastes very good. In addition, cooking with grapefruit is also a good choice. Cut grapefruit segments into pieces and stir-fry them with any dish. The dish will have a light sweet and sour taste and have the effect of stimulating the appetite.

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Traditional Chinese medicine believes that grapefruit is sweet, sour and cool in nature, and has the effects of increasing appetite, diuresis, whitening, strengthening liver function, losing weight, and enhancing memory. It is used for migraine, deafness, gallstones, anti-cellulitis, irregular menstruation and other symptoms.

Medicinal mechanism of grapefruit

1. Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, which can prevent dark spots, freckles, eliminate wrinkles and fatigue. Drinking a glass of grapefruit juice before going to bed can help you sleep, and drinking a glass of grapefruit juice in the morning can prevent constipation.

2. Preventing high blood pressure and heart disease. Hypertensive patients often use drugs to eliminate excess sodium in the body. Grapefruit contains potassium, a natural mineral that is essential for hypertensive patients, but contains almost no sodium. Therefore, it is the best therapeutic fruit for patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and kidney diseases.

3. Lower cholesterol: Grapefruit contains a special nutrient called natural pectin, which can lower cholesterol in the blood and cleanse the blood. It is an ideal fruit for modern people who pursue health.

4. Prevent colds: American research has found that people who eat and drink grapefruit juice every day are less likely to have respiratory problems. Especially when you have a cold or sore throat, eating a fresh grapefruit will make you feel comfortable and natural.

5. The natural vitamin P contained in grapefruit can strengthen the function of skin pores and accelerate the recovery of injured skin tissue. Women who often eat grapefruit are most in line with the principle of "natural beauty".

6. Strengthen the physical fitness. Grapefruit can help the body absorb calcium and iron more easily. At the same time, the natural folic acid contained in grapefruit can prevent anemia symptoms for women taking contraceptives or pregnant women.

Grapefruit Recipe

1. Grapefruit jam: 600g grapefruit, 150g maltose, 120g granulated sugar, 1/2 lemon. Wash the lemon and squeeze out the juice for later use; cut the grapefruit into 4 to 8 slices and peel off the skin, then remove the seeds and tear off the white film for later use. Put the processed grapefruit pulp into an acid-resistant pot, add lemon juice and boil over medium heat. Turn to low heat and add maltose to continue boiling. Stir constantly with a wooden ladle during boiling. When the maltose is completely dissolved, add granulated sugar and continue to stir and cook until the sauce becomes thick.

2. Smooth grapefruit jelly: 1 tablespoon of gelatin powder, 2 tablespoons of water (for gelatin), 2 grapefruits, 1.5 tablespoons of refined sugar, 1 cup of water, and a small amount of mint leaves. Sprinkle the gelatin powder into an appropriate amount of water and stir until dissolved. Cut the grapefruit in half, remove the pulp, be careful not to damage the shape of the peel, peel half of the pulp and keep it, and squeeze about 1.5 cups of juice from the remaining pulp. Use the peel as a container for later use. Put water and sugar in a pot, heat on low heat and stir with a wooden spoon. After the sugar is dissolved, turn off the heat, add gelatin, use the residual heat to dissolve it, and then add the juice and stir well. Add the pulp, add ice water, and stir until the bottom of the bowl is viscous. Pour the jelly juice into the grapefruit peel and put it in the refrigerator to freeze for about 1 hour. When it is finished, add a few mint leaves to garnish.