Grapefruit - Citrus fruit with tight tight bright orange skin, in contrast to which the inside is red tender flesh, having sour taste with a hint of bitterness.
Fruit contains half the daily requirement of vitamin C and a fifth of the daily requirement of vitamin A, saturated variety of micro-and macro, which, however, are presented not as concentrated. It also contains essential oils, natural sugars, volatile and dyes, and its special flavor due to the presence of plant flavonoid naringin.
Grapefruit eaten fresh, it is made into tasty and healthy juices, brewed preserves and jams. He goes well with meat, fish and shellfish, the variety of fruits and vegetables, so it is often added to various dishes - mainly appetizers, salads.
Eating grapefruit significantly improves the mood and appetite, activates the digestive process, strengthens the muscles of the heart and blood vessels, lowers cholesterol, reduces the concentration of glucose in the blood, restores the normal functioning of liver.