5 Health Benefits Of Eating Grapefruit

Possibly a hybrid of Jamaican sweet orange and the Indonesian pomelo, Grapefruit ‘Chakotara’ has become an integral part of Indian kitchen, as it offers potent immunity related health benefits, due to the high concentration of vitamin C and related nutrients.

Grapefruit ‘Chakotara’ is a tropical citrus fruit, growing in clusters on the tree, like grapes. This fruit is available in a variety of colours and their taste ranges from sweet to sour.

# Promotes heart health

1. The presence of potassium, fiber, vitamin C, lycopene, and choline in grapefruit contributes to heart health.

2. The potassium content prevents high blood pressure. The fiber content in grapefruit contributes to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

3. Naringin, a flavonoid present in grapefruit is food to prevent atherosclerosis.

# Promotes skin health

The vitamin C content of grapefruit helps in promoting skin health. Vitamin C helps protect against sun damage and ageing. It prevents the development of melanoma.

# Prevents cancer

1. Antioxidant content of grapefruit such as vitamin C help fight against the formation of free radicals thereby, preventing cancers.

2. The antioxidant lycopene present in grapefruit contributes toward a lower risk of prostate cancer.

# Prevents diabetes

1. Grapefruit is low on the glycemic index which maintains insulin levels thus, protecting against type 2 diabetes.

2. The flavonoid compounds of grapefruit regulate blood sugar.

3. Regular consumption of grapefruit prevents insulin resistance, which causes diabetes.

# Other possible Benefits of Chakotara

Apart from the health benefits mentioned above, grapefruit produces health benefits such as boosts immunity, treats of fever, useful in treating malaria, treats influenza, boosts sleep, treats urinary disorder, boosts energy, reduces hunger, effective for dna repair, treats indigestion, prevents acidity, aids in weight loss,reduces the risk of a stroke, promotes better brain function, promotes hydration, keeps bones strong, and reduces the risk of kidney stones.