Efficacy of grapefruit: In Compendium of Materia Medica, it is recorded that "eat it, remove bad breath in the stomach, relieve alcohol toxicity, treat the drinker's qi, do not think lightly, resolve phlegm and relieve cough", and make tea with grapefruit, which is a habit in ancient China and other countries, Japan and South Korea. In modern people's mind, citron tea also has the beauty effect, because, ah, grapefruit is rich in vc, three times more than lemon! ! In addition, according to Compendium of Materia Medica, grapefruit is sweet and sour, cold in nature, and has the effects of regulating qi and resolving phlegm, moistening lung and clearing intestine, enriching blood and strengthening spleen, which can cure anorexia, light mouth and indigestion, help digestion, resolve phlegm and quench thirst, regulate qi and disperse stagnation. Grapefruit peel can promote qi, remove oil and relieve boredom. It is a top-grade fire-clearing product, and it also has the effect of beauty after long-term consumption.
Nutritional value: Grapefruit has high nutritional value and is rich in essential elements such as protein, organic acids, vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and sodium, which is incomparable to other fruits. It is also rich in vitamin C and grapefruit acid. Every100g of grapefruit is rich in150mg of vitamin C, which is three times that of lemon and navel orange. This is why grapefruit is generally considered to be effective in preventing and treating the common cold. As we all know, vitamin C has special effects on common cold and neuralgia. At the same time, grapefruit is rich in orange peel, which is similar to vitamin P, and has a significant effect on protecting and strengthening capillaries and preventing cerebral hemorrhage. The golden peel of grapefruit contains carotene, which is the main source of vitamin A. A grapefruit is rich in 1500IU vitamin in the form of carotene. In addition, the components of grapefruit acid make the taste of grapefruit slightly sour, which is of great help to eliminate fatigue and promote digestion and secretion.
Health care function: Pectin contained in grapefruit can not only reduce the damage of arterial wall, but also control the level of density lipoprotein. Long-term use can reduce gastrointestinal load and play a positive role in preventing heart disease. Drinking grapefruit peel to sober up will increase appetite in autumn and winter. After overeating, drinking a glass of citron tea can help digestion and reduce the burden on the stomach.
Edible value: It is rich in protein, organic acids and essential elements such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and sodium, which is incomparable to other fruits. Grapefruit meat is also rich in vitamin C and insulin-like components, which has the effects of lowering blood sugar, reducing blood fat, losing weight and beautifying. Regular consumption helps to treat diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and arteriosclerosis. It has the functions of strengthening body constitution and beauty beauty for obese people. In addition, grapefruit contains glucocorticoid, a physiologically active substance, which can reduce blood viscosity and reduce the formation of thrombus, so it also has a preventive effect on cerebrovascular diseases.