Grapefruit - Red
Country of Origin: Spain/USA/Israel
Nutritional Information: Grapefruit is rich in dietary insoluble fibre pectin, which by acting as bulk laxative helps to protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time to toxic substances in the colon as well as binding to cancer causing chemicals in the colon. Pectin has also been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels by decreasing re-absorption of cholesterol binding bile acids in the colon. The fruit contains very good levels of vitamin A and flavonoid antioxidants such as naringenin, beta-carotene, xanthin and lutein. Studies suggest that these compounds have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision. Vitamin A is also required maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Grapefruit is a good source of antioxidant vitamin C, which helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful free radicals. It contains moderate levels of B complex group of vitamins such as folates, riboflavin, pyridoxine, and thiamin in addition to some resourceful minerals such as iron, calcium, copper, and phosphorus.
Country of Origin: Spain/USA/Israel
Nutritional Information: Grapefruit is rich in dietary insoluble fibre pectin, which by acting as bulk laxative helps to protect the colon mucous membrane by decreasing exposure time to toxic substances in the colon as well as binding to cancer causing chemicals in the colon. Pectin has also been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels by decreasing re-absorption of cholesterol binding bile acids in the colon. The fruit contains very good levels of vitamin A and flavonoid antioxidants such as naringenin, beta-carotene, xanthin and lutein. Studies suggest that these compounds have antioxidant properties and are essential for vision. Vitamin A is also required maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin. Grapefruit is a good source of antioxidant vitamin C, which helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful free radicals. It contains moderate levels of B complex group of vitamins such as folates, riboflavin, pyridoxine, and thiamin in addition to some resourceful minerals such as iron, calcium, copper, and phosphorus.