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Grapefruit is good for your health, but it's not for everyone.
Grapefruit, a citrus fruit, is rich in antioxidants, potassium, and dietary fiber, Erin Palinsky-Wade, registered dietitian and author of “The 2-Day Diabetes Diet,'' told USA. told Today.
“The combination of nutrients found in grapefruit and its low glycemic index make it a very balanced and beneficial fruit,” she explained.
A lower glycemic index means your blood sugar levels are less likely to spike.
fiber
According to Hopkins Medicine, the fiber in grapefruit has a variety of health benefits.
Fiber reduces inflammation by preventing constipation and promoting bacterial growth, supports heart health by maintaining a healthy gut, maintains healthy cholesterol levels by regulating LDL cholesterol, and keeps you full. It also supports weight management by keeping you feeling good for a long time.
vitamin C
Eating one whole medium-sized grapefruit will provide you with 100% of your daily vitamin C needs. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that strengthens the immune system and promotes collagen production for wrinkle-free skin.
hydration
Grapefruit contains a lot of water and is known for its hydrating properties, which make your skin glow.
“When you eat hydrating foods and drink plenty of water, your skin tends to be more radiant and radiant,” Palinski-Wade explained.
Who should not eat grapefruit?
Because grapefruit is acidic, it can worsen symptoms in people with digestive problems such as gastroesophageal reflux disease.
People who suffer from gastritis, an inflammation of the lining of the stomach, or ulcers, which are sores on the lining of the stomach, small intestine, and esophagus, may also want to avoid grapefruit, Dr. Hopkins explained.
Grapefruit can also interact with certain medications because it can block enzymes that help the body break down drugs.
These drugs include the cholesterol-lowering drugs atorvastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin, the allergy drug fexofenadine, the blood pressure drug nifedipine, and the immunosuppressant drug cyclosporine.
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