Is grapefruit really good for you? is there a such thing as having to much?
2006-12-10 16:20:22 · 4 answers · asked by preppy_gurl101010 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Benefits
High in vitamin C and potassium.
A good source of folate, iron, calcium, and other minerals.
Pink and red varieties are high in beta carotene, a precursor of vitamin A.
High in fiber, low in calories.
Contain bioflavonoids and other plant chemicals that protect against cancer and heart disease.
Nutrition
Nutritional information per 100 g
Water 91%
Protein 0.6 g
Fat 0.1 g
Carbohydrates 8g
Fiber 0.6 g
Calories 30 to 33
The nutritional value of the grapefruit varies with the color (white, pink, or red). Red and pink grapefruits have a higher amount of vitamin A.
Half a grapefruit provides more than 50 percent of the adult Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of vitamin C; it also has 325mg of potassium, 25mcg (micrograms) of folate, 40mg of calcium, and l mg of iron. The pink and red varieties are high in beta carotene, an antioxidant that the body converts to vitamin A.
A cup of unsweetened grapefruit juice has 95mg of vitamin C, more than 150 percent of the RDA, and most of the other nutrients found in the fresh fruit.
Medicinal Value
Grapefruit stimulates the appetite and is used for its digestive, stomachic, antiseptic, tonic, and diuretic qualities
2006-12-10 16:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by Cister 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I was sent a huge case of grapefruit recently and I eat one grapefruit a day. I am really enjoying this. The Pharmacist says that it will affect some meds, so people should check this. It has vitamin C and fiber! I may use the peelings to make candy. Best of luck to you!!
2006-12-11 00:25:23 · answer #2 · answered by whrldpz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeez, all these cut and paste know it alls...do they think you don't know how to use a search engine? Really?
I know a dude who drinks a small glass of Grapefruit juice after every meal...says it keeps him fit. He's still a fat pig however.
It is an excellent source of vitamin C and other happy horseshit.
2006-12-11 02:13:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a citrus fruit so excellent source of vitamin C
all things should be consumed in moderation. too much citrus can give you canker sores in your mouth
2006-12-11 00:24:45 · answer #4 · answered by doesn't matter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋