What if one fruit could replace breakfast, a fat burner, and a cholesterol cure?
Once considered a "forbidden fruit" due to its interactions with medications, grapefruit is making a comeback.
A 2023 study from the Mayo Clinic found that patients who ate half a grapefruit before bed saw their waist size decrease by 5% in a month.
Nutritionist Olga Ustinova revealed on the show “Health with Fire”: “Naringin not only breaks down fat, but also blocks the formation of new cells.”
But how to eat it properly?
Nutritionist blogger Katya V. advises: "Remove the white partitions - they give bitterness, but they contain flavonoids. Compromise - add the pulp to avocado salad."
Feedback from social networks: “I replaced my evening snack with grapefruit – minus 4 kg in 2 weeks,” writes Alina from Kyiv.
However, dentist Sergei Litvinov warns: “Acid destroys enamel – rinse your mouth with water after eating.”
The secret is in the combinations.
Chef Michel Lorak recommends in his book “Citrus Paradise”: “Drip honey on grapefruit and sprinkle it with cinnamon – this speeds up your metabolism.”
But avoid dairy products, as casein neutralizes antioxidants.
To get the maximum benefit, it is worth choosing pink varieties - they contain more lycopene, which protects against cancer.
