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Tag: grapefruit
Grapefruit: Health Hero or Health Villain?
In the 1970s and 80s, the average US resident was eating about 25 pounds of grapefruit every year. But decades later, that figure has plummeted to a measly pound and a half. Why the precipitous drop in the popularity of this softball-sized, sweet, and bitter fruit? Two things, really. The first was the decline of the Grapefruit Diet, a Hollywood-led… Read more
This Fruit Prevents Type 2 and AMD
Orange and yellow fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C and carotenoids, including beta-carotene. Some carotenoids, most notably beta-carotene, convert to vitamin A within the body, which helps promote healthy vision and cell growth. One medium grapefruit (1.7 mg) is loaded with beta carotene. Consuming citrus may also reduce your risk of stroke. Two of… Read more