Whether it is yellow and a little bitter or pink, slightly sweeter, the grapefruit it is a fruit that should not be lacking in our diet, especially if we are about to start a diet.
Rich in fiber and vitamins A, B, C and flavonoids, it has the ability to accelerate the transformation of fats into energy and is an excellent disinfectant of the digestive system.
Grapefruit seeds, finally, are used in the preparation of many natural medicines and not because they are powerful antibiotics. They are very effective against sore throats and coughs.
Contraindications
Grapefruit is rich in properties, but does not overuse it because if consumed in excess it can inhibit the absorption of some drugs. Always ask for your doctor's opinion.
Recipe of the grapefruit centrifuge
Also February as January will be a detox month and then at breakfast or snack stimulate your metabolism with a good centrifuge based on orange, grapefruit (better pink), carrot and lemon. To prepare it you simply peel the citrus fruit, a small piece of fresh ginger and carrots and then centrifuge everything. If you have time, also eliminate all seeds from fruit.
It is not necessary to sweeten because the carrot is already sweet enough.
If you like it, add a pinch of cinnamon.
Grapefruit is excellent to drink as a juice along with orange and lemon, and gives a special aroma to many sweet and savory dishes.
Have you ever tried it in salads, or with meat and fish?
Here are some recipes cooked on the stove of our redazineche we invite you to try.