It turns out that grapefruit has a number of health benefits, see the list
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Grapefruit or which can also be referred to as pomelo, is the largest type of citrus fruit among other citrus like lemons or ordinary oranges.
Besides being fresh, consuming this fruit can also provide health benefits, because the benefits of grapefruit are quite diverse.
So, what are the benefits that we can feel from this fruit? Before knowing it, it’s good if we first identify the nutritional content in grapefruit.
The benefits of grapefruit, can be obtained from the content of various nutrients in it. Following are the nutritional content contained in one grapefruit, measuring about 610 grams.
- Calories: 231
- Fat: 0.2 grams
- Sodium: 6 milligrams
- Carbs: 60 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Sugar: 12.5 grams
- Protein: 4.6 grams
- Riboflavin: 12.6% of the daily requirement
- Thiamine: 17.3% of the daily requirement
- Vitamin C: 412% of the daily requirement
- Copper: 32% of the daily requirement
- Potassium: 28% of the daily requirement
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After knowing the nutrients contained in this fruit, it’s no wonder the benefits of grapefruit that can be obtained are abundant, as below.
1. Rich in antioxidants
Grapefruit is rich in antioxidants that can prevent cell damage caused by exposure to excess free radicals. Free radicals are components found in food and the environment. If the levels are in excess, free radicals can cause various dangerous chronic diseases.
2. Helps increase endurance
The benefits of this one grapefruit, are obtained from its high vitamin C content. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant that can increase the activity of white blood cells that will attack the causes of disease in the body.
3. Healthy for the heart
Grapefruit is good for the heart because it can reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Two things are the main factors causing heart disease.
4. Good for helping you lose weight
Because this fruit is low in calories, it is good for consumption for those who are on a diet. This fruit also contains fiber and protein which will make us full faster with fewer calories.
