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| Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) |
The first plantings of grapefruit is considered to come from Barbados in the 18th Century where he was called "forbidden fruit." After I mentioned them in Jamaica, and the name appears only grapefruit from the 1814th year. It is believed that this is most likely because the origin of the grapefruit in Europe or the Middle East, not to mention the discovery of the New World, and it is not known whether natural hybridization occurring varieties of citrus. Around the 1823rd The grapefruit is coming to the North American continent, to Florida, and the first commercial shipments arriving on the east coast, New York and Philadelphia 1885th year. The largest producers of this fruit are the U.S., China and South Africa.
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| Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) |
Grapefruit and grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin A. These two vitamins enhance the immune system and provide antioxidant protection. The grapefruit is a good source of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), which plays a key role in the production of cellular energy. Nutrient-rich but poor in calories. Namely half a grapefruit has only forty calories. Grapefruit is rich in minerals, containing small amounts of calcium (12 mg, which accounts for 1.5% RDA), Magnesium (8 mg, which makes 2.1% of the RDA), phosphorus (8 mg, which accounts for 1% RDA) and copper (0.05 mg which makes 5% RDA). Since vitamin grapefruit contains vitamin C (34 mg, which represents 43% of the RDA), thiamine (0.04 mg, representing 4% of the RDA), riboflavin (0.02 mg, representing 1.4% of the RDA), pantothenic acid (0.25 mg, which represents 3% of the RDA), Vitamin B6 (0.04 mg, which makes 2.5% RDA) and vitamin A (46 mcg which makes 5% RDA). Among other nutrients per 100 g of grapefruit contains 1.1 g fiber and 1.13 mg of lycopene. Pectin, indigestible fiber soluble in water, abundantly present in grapefruit. This molecule, due to its specific structure creates a gel in the intestine and interferes with absorption of fat, which is why this fruit is very often used to help people lose weight.
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| Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) |
Once in the store have the option to choose between two or more varieties of grapefruit, should we choose to occasionally eat red grapefruit. In addition to the appearance of this nice and edible grapefruit is special for its high content of phytochemicals lycopene .Comparison of related compounds showed the strongest ability to protect the body from the damaging effects of radicals. Consuming foods rich in lycopene, in the longer term we protect the body from cancer. Experts recommend the grapefruit drink a glass of green tea, in fact studies have demonstrated synergistic beneficial effects of phytonutrients from both foods.
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| Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) |
Grapefruit is a citrus fruit like all great sources of vitamin C, which plays an important role in strengthening the immune system. Cold autumn and winter days make us susceptible to colds and seasonal diseases, so it is recommended regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin C to help the body. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to reduce or prevent inflammation such as asthma, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Consumption of grapefruit protect cardiovascular health because vitamin C reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke, or cancer.
At the University of Glasgow and colleagues compared 13 commercial 100% juice (apple, orange, cranberry, multivitamin, pineapple, tomatoes, red grapefruit, pomegranate, red and white grapes) due to phytochemicals (phenols) and antioxidant activity. Proved to be the best of pink grapefruit juice that has the most different types of phenolic compounds, even similar to Baeujolais red wine. Given that previous studies have shown that drinking fruit juice contributes to protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease, suggesting that eye week combine various fruit juices to maximize your range of their medicinal ingredients.
Grapefruit is a source limonida medicinal phytochemicals that has been shown to inhibit the development of cancer of the lung, breast, stomach, colon, skin and mouth. Limonin in citrus and has about as much vitamin C. The organism is easily digested and is of high efficiency, and it remains in the blood for up to six hours, longer example of the active components of green tea or chocolate.
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| Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) |
According to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry and yellow and red grapefruit contribution towards reducing levels of LDL cholesterol, with red grapefruit reduces triglycerides and thanks pectin. Studios published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that 0.5 to 1 liter of grapefruit juice, oranges or apples a day helps in reducing the risk of formation of kidney stones.
During the 80's popular all who wanted to lose weight were on the "grapefruit diet". Today's studies show that grapefruit actually helps to regulate body weight by reducing the level of insulin in the blood, has a high water content and a small proportion of sodium, and fiber provide longer feeling full. Naringenin is another in a series of extraordinary compounds that are found in grapes, and its medicinal properties relating to the repair of damaged DNA in prostate tumors. Repair of damaged DNA is one of the major defense mechanisms of organisms against cancer, as it removes potentially carcinogenic compounds, according to a study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. So much of the grapefruit who likes to let ga ga consumed at least once a week and who does not like to let him and so he tries grapefruit is one super fruit.
