2-3 hours before bedtime: Grapefruit is a good option for an evening snack

Grapefruit is attributed miraculous properties for weight loss. For this reason, it is recommended to eat before going to bed to speed up fat burning, reports FOCUS.

Benefits of grapefruit before bed

This fruit is low in calories (only 35 kcal per 100 g) and rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber. Fiber promotes satiety and improves digestion, making grapefruit a good choice for an evening snack 2-3 hours before bed.

However, claims of its fat-burning effect have not been backed up by scientific research, reports The Health Site. Most likely, the positive effect of this fruit on weight is due to the fact that grapefruit helps to avoid midnight snacking.

Grapefruit can help remove excess fluid from your body, cleanse it of toxins and can promote the fat burning process, writes zdrave.to.

If you like diets and use them to lose weight, try to drink citrus juice regularly throughout the day, unless you have contraindications. You can mix grapefruit, orange and tangerine juice and add some water to it. Such a drink will limit the feeling of hunger and give energy, which is very important for those who restrict themselves in food.

It is important to remember that it is not recommended to consume grapefruit immediately before going to bed and in the evening due to its high acidity. It is contraindicated in gastritis, ulcers and other gastrointestinal diseases.

Dentists recommend rinsing the mouth after eating grapefruit to protect tooth enamel, the publication adds.

Grapefruit juice can have a positive effect on bowel function. Citrus fruits usually contain a lot of soluble fiber, which helps to avoid intestinal problems. Grapefruit also promotes the production of gastric juice. Regular consumption of this fruit is often prescribed for gastrointestinal diseases, but you should not self-medicate - it is better to consult your doctor.

Everyone knows that the main wealth of citrus fruits is vitamin C, but few people know why this vitamin is so useful. Meanwhile, vitamin C can help keep skin looking youthful. Ascorbic acid helps to build collagen protein, which makes the skin elastic and firm.