Grapefruit is one of the common fruits in the country. Grapefruits are fruits that are high in fibre and low in calories, and they contain bioflavonoids and other plant chemicals that protect against serious diseases like cancer, heart disease, and the formation of tumors.
It is a tropical citrus fruit known for its sweet and somewhat sour taste. The fruit is known for quite a number of benefits to the body, including reducing risks of heart diseases, helping in weight loss among other benefits. The following are some of the benefits one gets by eating these fruits:
- Hydrates the body
The fruit is full of water as it’s composed of 92 per cent water, which makes your body hydrated throughout when you consume it.
- Reduce fatigue
Researchers found out that the fruits have nootkatone compound which increases energy metabolism in the body through AMPK (activated protein kinase) activation, which as a result reduced the level of tiredness in the body.
- Reduces stress
Smelling grapefruit reduces anxiety, stress and depression. Researchers from Japan found out that smell from the grapefruit restored stress-induced immunosuppression, and induced calm behaviour in mice.
- Improves sleep
Grapefruit contains tryptophan, (a chemical associated with falling asleep) which makes one fall asleep easily. Eating the fruit before going to bed will be a plus for you.
- Eliminates constipation
The fruit improves the flow of gastric juices which ease the constriction of the digestive tract thus inducing a bowel movement, which keeps one’s excretory system regulated.