Nothing is more refreshing than fresh citrus right off the tree. While I haven’t always been a fan of grapefruit, I’m learning to embrace the bitter fruit for its many health benefits. Pink or white, seedless or seeds, grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C. After doing some research, I found tons more benefits.
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Grapefruit contains several antioxidants including lycopene, which is known to fight free radicals. Studies have also shown grapefruit can help lower cholesterol. I even read that grapefruit peels are a fantastic skin cleanser. The alpha-hydroxy acids are able to lift dirt right off the skin if you rub the inner surface of grapefruit peels on your face. (Yep, I tried it…not bad!) Did you know there is a grapefruit diet?
The Grapefruit Diet:
According to Grapefruit-Diet.org, this diet plan dates back to 1930. It also says that grapefruit contains enzymes that speed up the way our body burns fat, resulting in quick and easy weight loss. The twelve day diet plan offers an extremely simple menu. Grapefruit juice or half a grapefruit is included at each meal…shocker!
But who needs a diet? Why don’t you just incorporate grapefruit into your normal eating routine and cut back some of the junk?
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Grapefruit Beauty:
Numerous beauty products out there are packed with refreshing grapefruit.
Origins Gloomaway Grapefruit line includes a body soufflé, buffing cleanser, body wash, body mist and bath bar all filled with the power of grapefruit.
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Organix Grapefruit Mango Butter Shampoo and Conditioner is an exotic blend with grapefruit extract to nourish and hydrate while mango butter and essential oils enrich hair.
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Schweppes Sparkling Pink Grapefruit Lip Balm with SPF 15 is an ultra-moisturizing balm that smells just like the grapefruit soda! The rich formula tastes good, too.
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Do you know any home remedies using grapefruit? Comment below!!
-Alexxa
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I did not release all of this. Thank you. I use to get grapefruit, but have not in a while. Maybe I should start up again.
No problem! I was shocked to find out all the great things about grapefruit…I’m still looking for recipes and will share when I find more!
I don’t have a taste for grapefruit really, but, maybe it’s like medicine as a child.
It tastes ycky, but it’ll make you healthier.
I’m sure I could aquire a taste for it if I incorporate it gradually into my diet.
But, none of that from concentrate!
I’m gonna have fresh produce grapefruit(: