Grapefruit juice is not as popular as, for example, orange juice. Perhaps because it tastes a little bitter. However, you do not need to give up grapefruit juice - it is very useful.
Composition and calorie content of grapefruit juice
Grapefruit juice is rich in vitamin C - 40 milligrams per 100 milliliters of the product, which is 44% of the daily value for an adult. That is, just 1 glass of juice a day will be enough to almost completely satisfy the body's need for this vitamin, which helps to strengthen the immune system and prevent the occurrence of viral diseases. In addition, grapefruit is an excellent natural source of bioflavonoids, which help in the absorption of this very vitamin by the body.
Grapefruit juice also contains other vitamins: E, PP, B1, B2, B6 and B9, which are important for the proper functioning of the nervous system, as well as for the good condition of hair and nails. Of the minerals in grapefruit, potassium is present, which is good for the heart (6.5% of the daily value per 100 milliliters), magnesium (2.5%), calcium (2%), phosphorus (1.9%), sodium (1%) and iron (0.6%).
The amount of these acids in grapefruit juice is 80% of the daily value per 100 milliliters of product.
This drink is also rich in organic acids that stimulate digestion processes and participate in metabolism, as well as prevent salt deposition.
There are approximately 38 calories in 100 grams of grapefruit juice.
Grapefruit juice contains 7.9 milligrams of carbohydrates per 100 milliliters of product. And there are very few proteins and fats in the juice: 0, 3 and 0, 1 milligram per 100 milliliters, respectively.
The benefits of grapefruit juice
The composition of grapefruit contains a special substance - the alkaloid quinine, which has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects, and also stabilizes the rhythm of heart contractions and soothes.
For insomnia, it is recommended to drink 1 glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice before bedtime. This drink is also a good sedative and acts as an excellent antidepressant.
Grapefruit contains another amazing substance - naringin, which gives the juice its characteristic bitterness. Naringin is an effective agent in the fight against the hepatitis C virus, and also prevents the transition of the disease to a chronic form.
With regular intake of grapefruit juice, the level of "bad" cholesterol in the blood is steadily reduced and blood pressure normalizes in hypertension. Grapefruit juice promotes digestion and fat burning, which leads to weight loss and detoxification.
