The Deliciously Healthy Grapefruit

Grapefruit is a citrus fruit packed with a powerful healthy punch! 

Eating a grapefruit fills your body with nutrients, antioxidants and fiber.  It’s one of the best citrus fruits to eat.

You may have heard about people on grapefruit diets.  My grandmother was on it quite often.  That’s because grapefruits are very low in calories.

A grapefruit contains Vitamins A and C, potassium, thiamine, folate and magnesium. Additionally, you will get powerful plant based antioxidants for an extra boost.

Your immune system may benefit from adding grapefruit to your diet. High Vitamin C can protect you from viruses.  Some studies show it will shorten your cold as well.

If you regularly eat grapefruit it can help your cells by keeping them responding to insulin.  This keeps diabetes away.  As any fruit, it helps balance your blood sugar.

While it’s not proven, grapefruit may protect your heart by regulating your blood pressure and helping control your cholesterol.

Additionally, grapefruit is full of water so it can keep you hydrated and may help prevent kidney stones.

You do need to be careful though because grapefruits can interact with some medications. 

If you are on medicines you need to check with your pharmacist or medical professionals to be sure there are no negative interactions.

Private Home Health Care loves grapefruit.  Sometimes it can be tart so we add some natural sweetener like Stevia to enjoy it.

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