It is found that grapefruit contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, crude fiber, rich vitamin C, vitamin b2, vitamin P, carotene, insulin-like components and trace elements such as calcium, potassium, phosphorus and iron.
Vitamin P contained in grapefruit can strengthen the function of skin capillaries and accelerate the recovery of injured skin tissue. Moreover, grapefruit contains extremely low calories. Its functions of losing weight and beautifying skin conform to the principle of "natural beauty" for men, and it is the most suitable fruit for men in autumn and winter. Grapefruit contains a lot of vitamin C and natural pectin, which can reduce the cholesterol content in human blood, help to absorb calcium and iron, and enhance human physique.
Because grapefruit is rich in potassium, it is an ideal diet fruit for patients with cerebrovascular disease and kidney disease, and fresh grapefruit meat contains ingredients similar to insulin, which is also an ideal food for diabetic patients.
When people eat grapefruit, they often throw away the peeled skin. In fact, grapefruit peel is a treasure, and you can get unexpected results by making full use of it.
Pomelo peel has the functions of promoting blood circulation and improving metabolism, and its fragrance can also eliminate fatigue and relieve stress. Bathing with it can promote blood circulation, beauty beauty. When taking a bath, cut the peeled grapefruit skin into pieces or break it into small pieces and put it in the bath water. In addition, grapefruit pulp is rich in vitamin C and pectin, which has whitening and moisturizing effects and can prevent fine lines and spots on the skin. Take the pulp in the center of grapefruit, soak it in 100 ml white wine (people who are allergic to alcohol can use water instead) and apply it on their faces. Need to be reminded that grapefruit moisturizing water should be stored in the refrigerator immediately after use to prevent deterioration.
Regular consumption of grapefruit has adjuvant therapeutic effect on hypertension, diabetes, arteriosclerosis and other diseases, and has the effect of strengthening the body and caring skin for obese people. In addition, grapefruit contains glucocorticoid, a physiologically active substance, which can reduce blood viscosity and reduce the formation of thrombus, so it also has a preventive effect on cerebrovascular diseases. But eating grapefruit should also avoid the following three taboos.
1. Men who take birth control pills should fast.
Chinese medicine believes that grapefruit has the functions of invigorating stomach, promoting digestion, resolving phlegm, relieving asthma and relieving alcoholism. However, American experts said that studies have shown that grapefruit can inhibit the metabolism of human enzymes, thus affecting the absorption and utilization of certain drugs, among which grapefruit has the most prominent impact on contraceptives.
2. People with diarrhea due to spleen deficiency should not eat more.
Grapefruit is cold, and people who have diarrhea due to spleen deficiency will have diarrhea after eating grapefruit. Therefore, people with deficiency and cold should not eat more. Grapefruit is often used to reduce fire, and if it falls too much, symptoms such as diarrhea will appear.
Knowledge supplement:
Diarrhea due to spleen deficiency refers to abnormal transport and diarrhea caused by deficiency of spleen yang. It is characterized by abdominal distension, diarrhea, diarrhea, indigestion, emaciation and fatigue after eating.
Diarrhea due to spleen deficiency is a common digestive tract disease. Diarrhea due to spleen deficiency is characterized by frequent defecation, long and repeated defecation, dyspepsia, decreased diet, unpleasant defecation after eating, less urination or Huang Chi, sallow complexion, chest tightness, listlessness, pale tongue with white fur and thready pulse.
3, grapefruit must not be taken with certain drugs, otherwise it will lose its medicinal properties.
Clinically, it is found that taking one tablet of American lipid-lowering drug with a glass of grapefruit juice is equivalent to taking 12 ~ L5 tablets with a glass of water, which will lead to muscle pain and even kidney disease.
Some patients may have dizziness, palpitation, arrhythmia, etc. if they eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice during taking the antiallergic drug Terfenadine, and in severe cases, they may die suddenly.
In addition, drugs that have adverse effects on grapefruit include cyclosporine, caffeine, calcium antagonists and cisapride. Drinking a glass of grapefruit juice will last for 24 hours.