Benefits of Grapefruit

-- Source of Information : timeswellness.com --
Shahin Ashraf Ali, Posted On Thursday, February 17, 2011

Why eat grapefruits ?

Grapefruits are healthy and healing in cases of some ailments. Grapefruit, a member of the citrus fruit family, must have a place in your fruit bowl.

Fight fatigue :

Had a tiring day at work? Feeling fatigued? Let the natural refreshing and energizing properties of the fruit drive away your tiredness. Have some juice of the fruit mixed with some lemon juice.

Alternative antacid :

Naturopaths believe the juice of grapefruit not only prevents acidity but is an excellent home remedy for treating acidity. Although it belongs to the citric family, it increases the alkalinity of the fluids in the human system.

Controlling diabetes :

It is believed that liberal consumption of grapefruits (three grapefruits thrice a day) effectively controls diabetes. Regular intake is said to prevent diabetes.

Fight the flu :

Maringin is a constituent of grapefruit that helps tone up the digestive system. Thus, along with its acid controlling properties and maringin content, the fruit is said to be a good home remedy in cases of flu.

Rid constipation :

The pulp of grapefruit provides healthy bulk that helps effective bowel movement. Make it a part of your diet to rid yourself of constipation.

Treatment for scanty urination :

Being rich in vitamin C and potassium, grapefruit juice is an effective home remedy to cure scanty urination.

Cure malaria :

The natural quinine content in grapefruit goes in the favour of making the fruit a good home remedy in case of malaria. Naturopaths advise extracting the quinine benefits of the fruit by boiling the fruit and straining the pulp.