I wondered what am I going to write about today and then It clicked in my head when I saw my bottle of grapefruit water :) I drink it almost every day because it gives me energy and I feel fresh inside. Sometimes I mix grapefruit and lemon or orange but mostly I drain one grapefruit in bottle (1 liter). It's kind of habit to drink at least 1 liter (pure) water per day.
The grapefruit is subtropical citrus which is first bred in Barbados. When its found it was named "forbidden fruit". Grapefruit is an excellent source of different nutrients. It's a good source of vitamin C, fiber pectin, antioxidants. Studies have shown that grapefruit helps lower cholesterol; its an effective antioxidant; also there are stories about Grapefruit diet which begins with fruit's low glycemic index which helps body to burn fat.
I read lot of studies about "boosting metabolism" but I think grapefruit helps, it helps to boost metabolism and 58.7% of vitamin C in one grapefruit helps with fat metabolism; also it contains lot of proteins and 90% water; So it makes your tummy feel full and you eat less. The studies showed that people who used grapefruit lose more weight then the group of people who didn't use anything of grapefruit (juices, salads, meals etc.)
Even if you don't do dieting eating half of grapefruit before meal will help you lose the weight and it will start your metabolism. Grapefruit is also good for your skin, respiratory tract, arteries, hair, stress, headache etc. Some studies have been done on grapefruit effect on cancer.
If you want more info about grapefruit studies and more about its benefits check here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/5495.php
I just want to warn you one thing!!!! The grapefruit has some interactions with some drugs. It's not for worry but it increases or decreases work of some of them. So if you use some you should check with your doctor before you start to use grapefruit in your diet.
Ammi xoxo
