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Benefits for our health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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STRENGTHENS THE HEART<\/strong> Flavonoids, another of the essential nutrients in grapefruit, often have a positive effect on the heart. Its consumption can improve circulation and strengthen the heart muscle, helping to make it work better. In addition, it directly influences cholesterol and triglycerides, regulating their levels and thus strengthening the circulatory system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HELP IN WEIGHT LOSS<\/strong> Its low calorie content and the large amount of water it contains can prove to be great allies in weight loss or maintaining a healthy body weight..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMPROVE EYESIGHT<\/strong> Grapefruit has significant amounts of beta-carotenes, pigments that belong to the group of carotenoids that benefit from antioxidant properties. Not only do they delay ageing and prevent oxidative stress, they also protect our eyesight from diseases that can damage it, such as those linked to age: cataracts and macular degeneration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GREAT ALLY OF JOINTS<\/strong> Of particular note is its capacity to decompose inorganic calcium that accumulates in the joints and cartilage, the main cause of arthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the salicylic acid acts as an anti-inflammatory, an exfoliator of skin cells and a regulator of oil, that is, the oil of the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TO KEEP CONSTIPATION AT BAY<\/strong> Fibre fulfils its normal functions within the body. It reduces circulating cholesterol levels, increases the number of beneficial bacteria and prevents diverticulosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REDUCES THE RISK OF STROKE<\/strong> It considerably reduces the risk of ischemic stroke in women, that is, the obstruction of a cerebral artery resulting from the formation of a clot, and other similar strokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy grapefruit with these delicious recipes: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grapefruit like other citrus fruits is ideal in the kitchen for easy recipes and desserts, from first courses such as salads, to seconds such as fish and meat or also desserts or jams, it is a fruit with many possibilities in the kitchen. Enter our recipes section to know them all: https:\/\/frutasbollo.es\/recipe<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Nutritional values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  • Calories: 26 (109 kJ)<\/li>
  • Carbohydrates: 5.4 g<\/li>
  • Fibre: 1.3 g<\/li>
  • Potassium: 141 mg<\/li>
  • Provitamin A: 218 mcg<\/li>
  • Vitamin C: 37 mg<\/li>
  • Folic acid: 14 mcg<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Grapefruit is a fruit with a wide range of properties but that is less commonly used than other citrus fruits due to its peculiar flavour. It is included in many weight loss diets in both sweet and savoury dishes. It is usually eaten on its own or as juice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","bollo_fruits_tax":[156],"class_list":["post-5130","bollo_fruit","type-bollo_fruit","status-publish","hentry","bollo_fruits_tax-citrus"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/frutasbollo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bollo_fruit\/5130","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/frutasbollo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bollo_fruit"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/frutasbollo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/bollo_fruit"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/frutasbollo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"bollo_fruits_tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/frutasbollo.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/bollo_fruits_tax?post=5130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}