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Grapefruit

Health BENEFITS of Grapefruit:

High in Vitamin C

  • works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
  • assists the body in making collagen protein
  • helps strengthen the immune system
    (see full list here)

High in Vitamin A (Carotenoids)

  • works as an antioxidant fighting damaging free radicals
  • promotes healthy eyes, bones, and skin
  • supports fertility and reproductive health
    (see full list here)

High in Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

  • helps the body convert food into energy
  • aids in promoting healthy skin, hair, and nails
  • supports a healthy nervous system and cognitive function
    (see full list here)

High in Naringenin (Phytonutrient)

  • slows down the production of cholesterol in the liver 
  • improves the absorption of vitamin C and reduces inflammation
  • helps the liver speed up fat burning for weight loss

High in Limonoids (Phytonutrients)

  • activate bile flow increasing metabolic rate and fat loss
  • act as an anti-fungal and anti-viral agents
  • reduce cancer risk and heart disease

Good Amounts of:

  • Vitamin B1
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
  • Copper
  • Potassium
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate)

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1/2 medium grapefruit = approximately 46 calories)

93%
Carbohydrates
5%
Protein
2%
Fat

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1/2 medium grapefruit)

11.9g
Carbohydrates

.5g
Protein

.1g
Fat


FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1/2 medium grapefruit)

2g
Fiber*

8.5g
Natural Sugars*


NET CARBS

(grams per 1/2 medium grapefruit)

11.7g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs



*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.

*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)

Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.

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