Health Benefits Of Grapefruit


By Chioma Umeha
Grapefruit has surprising health benefits. The fruit grows in clusters similar to grapes, hence the name. It was first discovered in South America. It is a natural hybrid between orange and pomelo which accounts for its large size and tangy flavour.
Why Grapefruit?
For one thing, grapefruit is filled to the brim with vitamin C. Vitamin C significantly boosts the immune system and helps shorten colds. Cut away the skin, but leave the white pulpy rind as this is packed with helpful nutrients. Here are other benefits of grapefruit.
An incredible lift to the immune system
Copious amounts of vitamin C helps prevent or fight the common cold. There are some indicators that vitamin C may also protect against cancers of the mouth and stomach. Grapefruit also combat free radicals that can wreak havoc in the body. Cancer, stroke, and heart attack may all relate to unchecked free radicals.
Kidney stone prevention
Kidney stones are usually a buildup of calcium, once developed these stones must either pass through the urethra or broken up medically. Anyone who has had a kidney stone can relate an extremely painful condition.


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