Efficacy and function of grapefruit
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.
Use of grapefruit peel
Putting grapefruit skin on the bed can prevent mosquito bites, promote sleep and ensure a sweet sleep all night.
Putting grapefruit peel in the refrigerator can remove all kinds of odors in the refrigerator. It can also prevent food from going bad. When placed, it should be cut into small pieces and dispersed, and the effect is better.
Cut the fresh grapefruit skin into pieces and put it in the corner where there are many mosquitoes in the room, which can effectively drive away mosquitoes. When the grapefruit skin is dry, it can be replaced with a new one.
Wiping your face with fresh grapefruit skin can replenish skin moisture, and long-term use can make your skin white, tender and shiny.
Pomelo peel can also be used for cooking. The general method is to peel off the skin of grapefruit and peel off the white pulp inside. Blanch with boiling water, and then stir-fry with onion and ginger.
Keep the grapefruit skin as wide as possible, and add eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth to make a lovely doll head. This can also exercise children's hands-on ability.
A little decoration on the whole grapefruit skin can make a very unique hat for your pet cat. What is the effect of the picture below? This will not waste grapefruit skin, but also exercise your production ability.
Matters needing attention
Grapefruit can't be eaten with some drugs, especially those with hyperlipidemia. If you don't pay attention, patients are prone to poisoning, muscle pain and even kidney disease.
Women taking birth control pills should avoid eating. A study in the United States shows that grapefruit has the most prominent influence on contraceptives.
Grapefruit is cold, and people who have diarrhea due to spleen deficiency will have diarrhea after eating grapefruit. Therefore, people with deficiency and cold should not eat more.