16.health benefits of grape fruit By Allah Dad Khan

4.  Grapefruit may not
be a miracle weight
loss food as touted
in some previously
popular fad diets,
but consuming
grapefruit as part of
a healthy diet may
just give you a little
boost.

5.  According to the
American Heart
Association, eating
higher amounts of a
compound found in
citrus fruits like oranges
and grapefruit may lower
ischemic stroke risk for
women. Those who ate
the highest amounts of
citrus had a 19 percent
lower risk of ischemic
stroke than women who
consumed the least.5

6.  The powerful nutrient
combination of fiber,
potassium, lycopene, vitamin C
and choline in grapefruit all
help to maintain a healthy
heart.
 One study found that a diet
supplemented with fresh red
grapefruit positively influences
blood lipid levels, especially
triglycerides. Researchers
concluded that the addition of
fresh red grapefruit to the diet
could be beneficial for people
with atherosclerosis wanting to
lower their high lipid levels,
especially triglycerides

7.  As an excellent source of the strong
antioxidant vitamin C as well as other
antioxidants, grapefruit can help combat the
formation of free radicals known to
cause cancer. Lycopene intake has been
linked with a decreased risk of prostate
cancer prevention in several studies and
foods high in vitamin C and beta-carotene
have been shown to lower the risk of
esophageal cancer in particular.

8.  Grapefruit, because
of its water and
fiber content, helps
to
preventconstipation
and promote
regularity for a
healthy digestive
tract.

9.  As one of the most
hydrating fruits in
the world made up of
91% water (just below
watermelon) and full
of important
electrolytes,
grapefruit is a great
snack to have on
hand to
prevent dehydration.

10.  Simply eating two grapefruits a
day can prevent and even
reverse damage caused by
gum disease. A
2005 study published in
the British Dental
Journal found the daily
consumption of grapefruit can
reduce gum bleeding for those
who suffer from gum disease.
The participants in the study
also showed an increase in
their vitamin C levels, which
aids in the repair of gums.
Vitamin C, according to Blake,
is essential for healthy gums,
which helps keep our teeth
firmly in place.

11.  You don’t necessarily
have to ingest grapefruit
to reap its benefits. The
smell of citrus fruit can
make a difference on
curbing our stress and
anxiety levels, and
depression. A
1995 study published in
theJapanese Journal of
Psychopharmacology fou
nd citrus fragrance
restored stress-induced
immunosuppression, and
induced calm behavior in
mice.

12.  Naringenin — known for its
bitter taste of grapefruit — has
been found to successfully
prevent the formation of
kidney cysts. According to a
report by AlphaGalileo.org, the
naturally occurring compound
regulates the PKD2 protein
that is responsible for the
condition. The antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory effects not
only help prevent the
formation of cysts, but also
reduce swelling in the kidneys
that is caused by fluid
retention. Drinking up to a liter
of grapefruit juice daily will
help reap the greatest benefits
in effectively blocking the
formation of kidney cysts.

13.  The antioxidant vitamin C,
when eaten in its natural
form (in fresh produce as
opposed to supplement
form) or applied topically,
can help to fight skin
damage caused by the sun
and pollution, reduce
wrinkles and improve
overall skin texture. Vitamin
C plays a vital role in the
formation of collagen, the
main support system of
skin. Hydration and vitamin
A are also crucial for
healthy looking skin, both
of which grapefruits can
provide

14.  The risks for
developing asthma ar
e lower in people
who consume a high
amount of certain
nutrients. One of
these nutrients is
vitamin C, found in
many fruits and
vegetables including
grapefruit

15.  It is well known any fruit rich in vitamin C
will strengthen and support our immune
system. Vitamin C works with other
micronutrients that provide good and
regular nourishment for the body.
Micronutrient deficiencies of vitamins A, B6,
C, and E have been found to alter immune
responses in animals and are thought to
have a similar effect on the human immune
response

16.  Grapefruit is a popular diet staple among
those looking to lose weight. A high
metabolism can continue to burn fat in the
body even when it is resting. A
2006 study published in the Journal of
Medicinal Food found people who ate half a
grapefruit before each meal, without
making any other dietary changes, lost an
average of 3 and a half pounds over 12
weeks.

17.  Loading up on citrus and vitamin C won’t
prevent colds, but high doses of C (400 to
500 mg) may shorten the duration and
lessen the symptoms. One grapefruit
delivers 77 mg of the vitamin.

18. 
Grapefruit is a rich source of flavonoids. The
predominant flavonoid in it—hesperidin—is
credited with boosting “good” HDL cholesterol
and lowering “bad” LDL cholesterol and
triglycerides. Grapefruit is also a good source of
fiber, including the soluble fiber that removes
cholesterol during digestion. By preventing
cholesterol from entering your bloodstream,
soluble fiber helps lower the risk of age-related
conditions like cardiovascular disease and high
blood pressure.

19.  It
The brilliant pink
pigment in some
grapefruit indicates the
presence of lycopene,
an antioxidant that
combats the body’s
cell aging triggered by
harmful free radicals.
Lycopene may also
help lower your risk of
several kinds of
cancer, including
prostate, colon and
lung

20.  Sore throats and coughs are often
symptoms of an attack of cold which
usually ails people with weak immune
system. Frequent bouts of violent cough
often result in sore throats and itchy
throats.

21. 
 Atherosclerosis is a condition of the arteries
which is marked by accumulation of fat,
cholesterol and other compounds in the inner
lining of arteries.
 The accumulation of these deposits is harmful
for the flow of blood to the other parts of the
body from the heart and transportation of
oxygen to the heart itself. This condition also
makes the arteries inflexible due to the
plaque. If this condition remains undiagnosed
for long then, it can lead to fatality.

22.  The juice of grapefruit is extremely rich in
vitamin C and potassium. It can, therefore,
be beneficially used as a medicine in scanty
urination caused by liver, kidney and heart
disorders.
 It can help in flushing out the impurities in
the blood and optimizes kidney and bladder
function

23.  A fever is again your
body’s indication
that it is facing
fatigue and needs to
relax. Drinking plenty
of grapefruit juice
actually relieves you
of the high
temperature your
body is in when you
are having a fever.

24.  Insomnia is a disorder that involves lack of
sleep at night times. People suffering from
insomnia try all possible ways to induce
sleep, but without any positive results from
it.