Grapefruit rind: properties and application

Grapefruit is valued for its unusual taste and benefit. Many use this fruit while losing weight, using only its flesh. Make juice from it or add to salad. After consumption, only the peel remains, which is often simply thrown away.Consider whether there is a benefit in it and how to use it.

The peel of a grapefruit or its peel carries great benefits. For this reason, do not throw away the crusts after consuming the fruit itself. By the way, the peel of an average grapefruit weighs about one hundred grams, and its caloric content is only 29 kilocalories. As for BZHU of this product, there is a small part of fats and proteins in it. But the carbohydrate 6.5 grams.

It is worth noting that all the benefits are hidden in the peel, that is, in the upper thin layer of the peel, without its white part. To remove only the zest, you can use a thin knife, a special vegetable peeler or just a grater. It should be removed carefully so as not to touch the white part, which has a bitter taste. Zest can be used during the preparation of various dishes and drinks. But the skin itself can be useful in the economy. We'll talk about this a little later, but for now let's talk about its benefits.

The main value of such a peel is that it contains a large amount of essential oils that store an invaluable benefit. In addition, it has a large number of various vitamins and minerals. For example, in the zest are vitamins of group B, which have a positive effect on the nervous system. Vitamin A, which is good for skin health and not only. And also there are vitamins H, PP, C and many others. As for minerals, it is worth noting potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc and other useful elements.

The peel of this citrus fruit contains a large number of phytoncides, which have an antibacterial effect, significantly improve the digestive processes, help prevent colds and strengthen the immune system.

The beneficial properties of the peel of this fruit are so great that it is worthwhile to talk about them in more detail. Due to the content of pectic acid and fiber, this product has a positive effect on metabolism and digestion.

Vitamins contained in the peel, help strengthen the immune system, which is very important in the cold season, when the risk of flu and colds increases. In addition, the use of peel helps to fight various inflammatory processes of the body, prevents earlier aging, improves skin condition, increases concentration and attention, helps fight stress and depression.

But it is also worth mentioning that the zest of this fetus is often used as a prophylactic agent for various diseases of the kidneys and thrombosis, as a strengthening agent for blood vessels. Vitamins and nutrients contained in the peel of a grapefruit, help fight toxins, reduce bad cholesterol, help maintain hemoglobin levels.

You will learn more about the benefits of grapefruit peel by watching the following video.

Despite all the beneficial properties of this product, it should be used with extreme caution, as it has a number of contraindications. You can not use the zest of this fruit to those who have been allergic to various citrus fruits or who have individual intolerance.

Do not eat zest if you take pain pills or anti-depressants. In any case, while taking the course of any pills you need to consult with your doctor, otherwise you can cause serious harm to the body.

After examining the beneficial properties of peel, surely many of you will want to eat it. Consider how to do it correctly. First you need to prepare the zest itself. Make it at home is easy. Gently cut it from the fruit or grate it, without affecting the white part. It is possible to use both fresh and dried peel. Dry it should be stored in a glass container with a tight lid.

Eating this product yourself is not recommended, it is better to add it to jam, baked goods or drinks. You can often find recipes for cupcakes, pies or muffins, where you need to use lemon peel or orange. It is quite possible to use grapefruit zest in this recipe, which will give baking a unique taste and aroma.

It is possible to use peel while cooking salad or roasting chicken. If you are preparing a salad with a special dressing, which includes grapefruit juice, you can add a pinch of zest. If you rub the chicken not only with garlic and salt, but also with a small amount of zest, it will give the finished dish a unique flavor. During weight loss, you can add a little zest, not only in salads, but also in cocktails or smoothies.

Since the essential oil of grapefruit is widely used in cosmetology, it is quite possible to use its zest. If you add a small amount of zest to a cream or ointment that has an anti-inflammatory effect, the healing process will be much faster. Peel is great for those who have problem skin prone to rashes. In the dried form, it can be added to the scrub or gel for washing, as well as in face masks.

If you keep the peel whole, you can cut it into small pieces and use for tea. As a result, the drink turns out to be fragrant and bitter taste. This tea will be very useful for health.

Grapefruit rind is often used as a baking dish or as a plate. Since it is very tough, the fruit will be easily divided into two halves, extract the flesh, and leave the peel as a whole, in two halves. In appearance, they will resemble cups. You can serve them in a variety of salads for the holiday table or bake some kind of dish in them. As a result, the dish will acquire a unique taste and delicate aroma of citrus fruit.

In addition, a small candle can be placed in such a cup crust. From the heat, the rind of the fetus will begin to emit an even greater flavor, which has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system. This may be one of the options for homemade aromatherapy.

Very often housewives use citrus peel as a cleaning agent. In this case, only its white part is useful. She can rub the taps in the kitchen or in the bathroom, so that they will get rid of the raid and re-acquire the brilliance of purity.