The Health Benefits of Grapefruit

Being one of the biggest grapefruit lovers on the earth, I always love to read or hear things about the health benefits of my favorite fruit (and almost favorite food... second only to fried shrimp... still searching for the health benefits of that...).

Here is a list (Three cheers for lists) I read today... you can read it in its original context at this website.

• Grapefruit is very helpful in removing or dissolving inorganic calcium which may have formed in the cartilage of the joints, as in arthritis, as a result of an excessive consumption of devitalized white flour products. Fresh grapefruit contains organic salicylic acid, which aids in dissolving such inorganic calcium in the body.
  
• Grapefruit can help in weight loss, since it is low in sodium, high in fat burning enzymes. Low sodium intake can help flush out excess water that is caused by high sodium food.
  
• Grapefruit has high water content, and an increased water consumption can help increase metabolism.
  
• Grapefruit is a rich source of Vitamin C
  
• Grapefruit is rich in lycopene (the red color/pigment), it helps to prevent to occurance of tumors and cancer.
  
• It is a liver tonic
  
• Helps in cases of Gallstones
  
• Helps in cases of Cold, Pneumonia, Fever
  
• It is a powerful drug-poison eliminator
  
• Helps in proper digestion of food
  
• Can help improve complexion (I think I do notice a difference when I'm able to eat them regularly)
  
• Grapefruit is a natural antiseptic for wounds when used externally.

I'm very thankful that one of our sweet neighbors has a ruby red grapefruit tree and allows us to pick as many as we are able to eat or distribute!