“I’ve tried everything!” How many times have you said that in frustration? Over-the-counter medicines…under the counter and in the cabinet home remedies…the new hot diet….the OLD hot diet. Maybe you really have tried just about everything to fix what ails you, but have you tried grapefruit juice?
The tart taste may not exactly be your flavor, but I bet if you knew all the many benefits in a cup of fresh grapefruit juice the truth would be a lot easier to swallow. Grapefruit juice has been shown to work wonders for everything from diabetes to insomnia, to having glowing skin.
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Whether you choose white (blond), pink or red, the grapefruit, part of the citrus family, is packed with essential nutrients and vitamins that support your body from head to toe, inside and out.
Drink to your health and try grapefruit juice for some of these common conditions.
Cold & Flu: Grapefruits are rich in vitamin C, a vitamin that supports the immune system and a proven cold and flu fighter. Now, you don’t always have to reach for orange juice!
Cancer: The antioxidant properties in vitamin E found in grapefruit juice help fight free radicals in the body that cause various types of cancers like lung, skin, prostrate and colon.
Cholesterol: A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that red and blond grapefruits can reduce blood levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Red grapefruits were also found to lower triglycerides.
Inflammation: Inflammation can present itself as infections, joint pain, difficulty breathing and other serious conditions. The vitamin E found in grapefruit juice helps to prevent and treat inflammation.
Weight loss: Want to lose weight? Vitamin B in grapefruit juice helps to keep your metabolism high. There are also enzymes that help to absorb and reduce sugar and starch in the body.
Digestive disorders: Grapefruit juice promotes healthy digestion by increasing the flow of gastric juices.
BONUS
Try the EASIEST grapefruit juice recipe and start your healing today!
Ingredients
- 1 organic grapefruit
Directions
- Cut the grapefruit in half.
- Squeeze both halves by hand into a glass.
- Drink and enjoy!
NOTE: Before making grapefruit juice a regular part of your diet, consult your doctor if you currently take prescription medication. Research shows that grapefruits/grapefruit juice and interact negatively with certain medication.
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