Nutritional value of grapefruit
Grapefruit is rich in minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin B 1, B2, vitamin C, citric acid, sodium, potassium, calcium, etc. The edible part of grapefruit contains 133 kilojoules per100g, because the calorie of grapefruit is low, citric acid is helpful to the digestion of meat, which can avoid the human body from taking in too much fat.
Efficacy and function of grapefruit
1. Prevention and treatment of diabetes
Grapefruit contains a substance called naringin, which can increase the sensitivity of insulin in the body and keep the blood sugar in a balanced range. At the same time, this substance can also burn fat in the liver, help diabetics lose weight, and prevent patients from getting worse because of weight gain.
2. Beautiful and beautiful
Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, soluble cellulose and precious natural vitamin P. Vitamin C can participate in the synthesis of human collagen and has a certain effect on skin care. Secondly, vitamin P can enhance the function of skin and pores, which is beneficial to skin care and beauty, so grapefruit has the effect of beauty beauty.
Cancer prevention
Naringin in grapefruit can stimulate DNA repair in cancer cells, thus achieving anti-cancer effect. Regular consumption of grapefruit can reduce the risk of stomach cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, bladder cancer and esophageal cancer.
Lose weight and lose weight
Grapefruit contains a lot of folic acid and cellulose, and its gastric acid can help digest substances in the human body and reduce the accumulation of sugar and fat in the body. Secondly, cellulose can promote the operation of the human digestive system, thus helping the human body to discharge impurities and wastes, which can play a role in losing weight to a certain extent.
5. Reduce the risk of stones
Naringin aglycone components in grapefruit are the bitter substances in grapefruit. It can prevent the formation of renal cysts and reduce the risk of stones. Experts suggest that drinking 1000ml grapefruit juice every day can effectively prevent kidney calculi.
Relieve anxiety
Pomelo is rich in vitamin C and has a strong flavor. Eating grapefruit juice in moderation every day has a balancing effect on the central nervous system, which can help people cheer up, relieve stress, and also help to stabilize depression and make people feel relaxed and energetic. Therefore, grapefruit has a certain effect of relieving anxiety.