Grapefruit is a really delicious and fresh citrus, ideal to consume at this very hot time of year, and it is one of the most chosen in those who carry out diets to lose weight. It is a food extremely low in calories and contains fiber, vitamins and antioxidant compounds that stimulate the release of toxins present in the most important organs of our body, optimizing their functioning, and keeping us healthy.
It contains a good amount of polyphenols, which are excellent antioxidants, which when consumed regularly with our diet, help protect the cells of our body from oxidative damage caused by free radicals in the environment.
In addition, grapefruit contains vitamin C, which you may have already heard about and which is very healthy too. Helps stimulate collagen production and thus maintain smoother, younger and firmer skin.
Among its fibers it contains the so-called pectin, which when ingested, once in our body can help reduce triglyceride levels by up to twenty-seven percent, and bad cholesterol or LDL, by up to fifteen percent.
This delicious, nutritious and healthy fruit also stimulates the metabolism, normalizing blood sugar levels, glycemia, and prevents the accumulation of fat.
Dr. Samantha Robson ( CRN: 0510146-5) is a nutritionist and website content reviewer related to her area of expertise. With a postgraduate degree in Nutrition from The University of Arizona, she is a specialist in Sports Nutrition from Oxford University and is also a member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
