The content of vitamin C and pectin in the grapefruit makes it a valuable food product. Regular consumption of this fruit has a revitalizing effect on the whole body, improves digestion and metabolism. You can use it as a fresh, and make him a jam, fruit, juice.
Because of its dietary properties of grapefruit is quite popular among the general population and among Western and Russian stars. Even Sophia Loren told that her beauty and youth are associated with the fact that every day, she eats one grapefruit. But, as it turns out, grapefruit not only helps to maintain a slim figure stars, but also helps in solving other problems.
For example, it is contained in vitamin C, and the acid to improve the condition of the teeth and gums. Regularly consume grapefruit, and your smile will be no worse than Hollywood stars. In addition, vitamin C affects collagen. And all the girls who care about their appearance, it is known that the substance responsible for the elasticity and youthfulness of the skin. This is another plus in favor of this fruit.
In addition, vitamin C in grapefruit full of antioxidants. If you want to avoid the rapid aging, reduce the risk of certain diseases (eg, cancer), improve immunity, include in your diet or more of the fruit of grapefruit juice (fresh only). Folic acid, vitamin B1, potassium - that's what else is contained in the grapefruit. These substances are necessary for the normal operation of the various organ systems.
If you add grapefruit juice in the tub for feet or hands, it will be an excellent exfoliating and rejuvenating. After this procedure, your hands and feet will be much softer.
But there is a grapefruit and contraindications. We strongly not recommended to use this fruit to people who have a disease of the gastrointestinal tract: a duodenal ulcer and stomach, gastric hyperacidity, as well as hepatitis and acute nephritis.