Red grapefruit was first discovered on the South American island of Barbados around 1750 and introduced to the United States in 1880. Loved by countless people, attracted by its tender, juicy, sweet and sour taste.
Grapefruit is rich in nutrients and contains a variety of nutrients needed by the human body. The general consumption rate is above 70%. The rich nutritional content is unmatched by other citrus fruits.
The benefits of grapefruit.
1. Promote metabolism.
Grapefruit can excrete excess sodium in the body, prevent the loss of potassium, and maintain the normal biochemical metabolic balance of the human body.
2. Aid digestion.
Grapefruit contains acidic substances, which can increase the digestive juice in the body and promote digestion and absorption.
3. Treat high blood pressure.
Grapefruit is a rare fruit that is rich in potassium and contains almost no sodium. It is the best dietary fruit for patients with high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney disease.
4. Prevent heart disease.
Grapefruit is rich in pectin, which can reduce the content of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, reduce the damage of arterial blood vessel walls, maintain blood vessel function, and prevent heart disease.
5. Pregnant women health care.
Grapefruit also contains natural folic acid, which is essential not only for early pregnancy but throughout pregnancy. Therefore, grapefruit is also the fruit of choice for pregnant women.
Delicious grapefruit juice, you can do it yourself!
Ingredients: Grapefruit, syrup, soda water, ice cubes.
1. Cut the grapefruit in half.
2. Cut out 1 piece for use, squeeze the remaining grapefruit for use.
3. Pour the squeezed pulp and juice into the cup, and add 30ml of syrup.
4. Stick the grapefruit slices in the cup!
5. Add ice cubes, fill to nine-tenths, and pour in soda water.
6. Insert a sprig of mint for decoration, and a full glass of grapefruit cold drink is ready!
Drinking grapefruit juice has many benefits.
Grapefruit contains natural vitamin P and rich vitamin C and rich citric acid, sodium, potassium, calcium and so on.
Grapefruit contains natural folic acid, which is very beneficial for pregnant women.
In summer, a glass of grapefruit juice can make people feel happy and comfortable, relieve anxiety, and have a refreshing effect.
