Power Grapefruit Smoothie
Super Yummy Smoothie made with super yummy grapefruit and banana. Here is the power recipe:
Ingredients
- ¾ cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (from 1 grapefruit)
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 ripe banana (room temperature)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the banana into pieces. Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary and adding a splash more grapefruit juice if necessary to blend. Serve immediately, or store up to few days refrigerated.
BENEFITS OF GRAPEFRUIT
Rich in antioxidants
Grapefruit provides a number of beneficial and protective nutrients and plant compounds which have antioxidant properties. This means they help protect cells from the potential damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals.
In particular, they’re a good source of beta-carotene, which is converted in the body to vitamin A, and is thought to reduce the risk of chronic conditions including macular degeneration. Grapefruit is also a useful source of lycopene, which is associated with a reduced risk of cancer.
May support heart health
In 2012, the American Heart Association published a report that suggested that a diet high in certain flavonoids, compounds found in citrus fruits including grapefruit, may lower a woman’s risk of stoke. However, more research is needed to understand exactly why this is.
Grapefruit is rich in potassium and fiber, as well as protective antioxidants which may help manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Human studies have demonstrated the beneficial role grapefruit, and specifically red grapefruit, may play in helping to improve cholesterol levels, particularly in those suffering with heart disease.
May help with fitness levels
While low in calories and high in fiber, eating grapefruit is unlikely to deliver the dramatic weight loss touted in some fad diets; however, there is some evidence to suggest that consuming grapefruit may be of some assistance. A 12-week Japanese study looked at the effects of grapefruit versus a placebo, and there was a significant reduction in weight, as well as blood glucose levels, in those participants who consumed half a grapefruit before meals.
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