The Citrus Paradisi, better known as grapefruit, is a citrus with an ancient history, but unfortunately its consumption is limited because it has bitter aftertaste and for this it not appreciates from all palates.
In reality this fruit is a very concentrated of virtues and can be used all parts of this fruit, but usually the people prefer its juice.  From the rind you can extract the essential oils, that are energizing and revitalizing, and a soluble food fibre. The seeds and the pulp, obtained as industrial sub products of pressing, are sell as livestock feed. The seeds have also extraordinary antibacterial and antifungal properties.

A regular assumption of this citrus can be beneficial for your immune system thanks to its high concentration of vitamin C, in addition it flavour correct intestinal thanks to its content of pectin, that aid also to protect the colon mucosa and to keep under control the cholesterol level in the blood. The citric acid present into the grapefruit  can be aid to prevent the formation of the kidney stones, indeed its content of vitamin C, beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein have a very important rule for the health of your eyes.

A regular consumption of this fruit contribuite also to the loss of weight because it active the metabolism, in addition thank to its content of fibres and water increase the hunger pangs and favour the diuresis.  It’s important said that in addition to the numerous properties the assumption of the grapefruit can be have also some contraindications. This fruit contains come substances that inhibit the activities of some enzymes responsible of the metabolization of some pharmaceuticals, for this reason if you are taking medications it is prefer to consult your doctor before eat this fruit.

You can exploiting the bitter taste of the grapefruit to create a very tasty recipe in cuisine. For example it is very appreciate to prepare drink and cocktails, jam and mousse. But you can also use to prepare salt dish as salad, fish or meat.

Published 13 February 2020