Grapefruit Expectations
Expect great health benefits from this bitter but colourful fruit
It may cause some to screw up their faces in bitter contempt for the sour taste, but it is loaded with lots of the good stuff. Here are some great benefits grapefruit has to offer.
IT’S GOOD FOR THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
If you’re a regular grapefruit fiend, you could see improvements to your immune system.
Like other citrus fruits, it is high in vitamin C (known for its antioxidant properties). Another immune-boosting vitamin that is found in grapefruit is vitamin A, which has been shown to help protect against inflammation. Plus it provides smaller amounts of B vitamins, zinc, copper and iron.
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