Grapefruit: love it or hate it (hint: you should love it.), it’s incredible for you.
Cut one in half, add a little bit of Splenda, and get to eatin’!
Here’s why:
It Protects Your Heart
Eating a grapefruit a day can help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels by 15.5% and triglycerides by 27%!!
Go for the Deep Red varieties!
Keeps You Smooth
Have rough skin??
Think about adding grapefruit to your diet — and your scrub!
It can be used to get rid of dark patches on your knees and elbows.
“Grapefruit is loaded with vitamin C, a mild acid, which helps fade spots by reducing excess production of skin pigment.”
Cut one in half, sprinkle on a teaspoon of sugar (a mild exfoliant), and rub over your skin. Skip your face, though—grapefruit can irritate a sensitive complexion.
Lose Weight
Give your metabolism that kick it needs!
Eating half of one will help you lose an average of 3.5 pounds over 12 weeks!
“The fruit├óΓé¼Γäós compounds aid in fat burning and stabilizing blood-sugar and insulin levels.”
A Green Cleaner
Use the extra pulp to clean! No, really!
“Use the extra pulp and rind to spruce up your bathroom.”
The acidity is awesome for this!
Firms Skin
It’ll boost your collagen.
“It├óΓé¼Γäós high in vitamin C, essential for producing healthy collagen, a protein that keeps your complexion plump and smooth.”
Skip the scalpel!
And those, folks, are all the reasons you need!
Enjoy your grapefruit!
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