Do you know what the month of February is? I’m excited to have partnered with DOLE and Mom It Forward to bring you this sponsored post about benefits of grapefruit and National Grapefruit Month! Grapefruit are by far my favorite fruit! There’s something about that sweet/sour combination that I LOVE! When I was pregnant with my daughter I was only albe to eat grapefruit and watermelon. My husband used to feel sorry for me because I couldn’t eat anything else, but I was 100% content. I had plenty of grapefruit and watermelon and I didn’t have to share it with anything and I could eat as much as I wanted and not stress morning sickness. Happy National Grapefruit Month everyone!
To honor one of my favorite fruits every I thought I would list a few benefits of grapefruit to get everyone pumped up and eating grapefruit.
10 Benefits of Grapefruit | National Grapefruit Month
There are tons of benefits of grapefruit and here are our favorite 10 reasons to eat more grapefruit!
Morning Sickness
I enjoyed being pregnant, but I don’t miss the morning sickness. Early in pregnancy morning sickness can be common in expecting mothers. Grapefruit can help, especially eaten early in the morning. Grapefruit has fiber which, and the sweet and sour flavor can contribute to settling an upset tummy. I don’t know if this works for everyone, but I have met several other people who agreed grapefruit helped kick their morning sickness if they drank if first thing in the morning.
Get Sleep
Eating grapefruit can help you sleep better. If you have trouble sleeping give it a try, drink a glass of grapefruit juice, eat a grapefruit, or one of the DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise cups before bed to see if grapefruit helps you sleep better.
Weight Loss
I have eaten grapefruit the time I’ve dieted because I love it and like that it’s also known to help people lose weight. It’s a win-win for me. Grapefruit can assist you in losing weight thanks to the fact that it’s loaded with water and fiber, which can make you feel full and eat less. It’s also said that grapefruit has a fat-burning enzyme, and can reduce the sugars and starches in our body which can help you lose weight.
Vitamin C
There is nothing wrong with loading up on vitamin C. It might not prevent colds, but high doses of vitamin C can help shorten and lessen symptoms. There are so many benefits of grapefruit benefits and boosting your immune system thanks to the vitamin C is on the top of my list when I don’t feel well.
Lower Cholesterol
Grapefruit may lower your high cholesterol levels thanks to the Terpene.
Fiber
Another GREAT benefit of grapefruit is the fiber they contain, which can help intestinal health and keep you nice and regular.
Cancer
Lycopene is in the pink grapefruit, the pink and red colors are due to the lycopene and is known to help protect against pancreatic, bladder, and even cervical cancer. Limonene can also be in grapefruits, but it’s mostly in the grapefruit’s skin and has natural anti-cancer properties, especially pancreatic and stomach cancer. It’s worth adding grapefruit and grapefruit zest to your diet.
Kidney Stones
If you have ever had kidney stones, I’m going to bet you agree, THEY’RE AWFUL. Drink grapefruit juice it could help to reduce the risk of calcium oxalate kidney stones.
Diabetes
Did you know that eating grapefruit can help to reduce the sweets and starches in your system? Consuming grapefruit might help you avoid diabetes.
Grapefruit Rocks
Seriously, grapefruit is incredible! It tastes great, affordable, and if you don’t like peeling them you can grab DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise blend. It’s 100% fruit juice;, all natural DOLE fruit combined with 100% juice for that yummy grapefruit taste!
I’m sure I could come up with more benefits of grapefruit, but I’m sure you can already see just how fabulous these sweet yet sour fruits are! They’re totally worth giving some attention, learning more about, and adding them to you and your families diet.
I’m celebrating National Grapefruit Month by taking advantage of the benefits of grapefruit with my family by eating or drinking grapefruit juice daily.
DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise
The best way for me to get my grapefruit and drink the juice too is with DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise Fruit Bowls. I love them because I can put them in the fridge until I’m ready to eat them, so the juice is chilled and refreshing. They’re an awesome treat and an excellent way to keep me from wanting anything sweet. When I start craving something sweet ahead to the fridge and grab a refreshing DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise Fruit Bowl.
DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise Fruit Bowls are great in the fridge, but also easy when you’re on the go. I love that I can just toss one in my handbag for me and my daughter to eat while we are playing at the park. DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise Fruit Bowls are great when you’re staying home or on the go and perfect any time of day – breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, or my favorite is dessert. Eating a DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise Fruit Bowl for dessert is so much better than a cupcake, especially since it’s 100% real fruit and real fruit juice
DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise is a quick, easy and convenient way to eat your grapefruit. DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise contains nothing but the fruit we’re looking for – REAL FRUIT AND REALLY FRUIT JUICE! DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise should be about $3.99 (suggested retail price) for four individually sealed 4 ounce cups..
Whether you are at home or on the go DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise are the perfect snack – naturally fat-free, awesome source of vitamin C, naturally cholesterol free, 1 full serving of fruit, and none of those nasty artificial sweeteners. Each 4 ounce cups only contains 70 calories. Don’t let only 70 calories fool you because each 4 ounce cup also contains 90% recommended daily allowance of much-needed Vitamin C.
While other fruit cups normally have fruit in syrup or some funky artificial sweeteners, DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise Fruit Bowls have nothing but the real stuff – fruit in 100% real fruit juice. They are also naturally gluten-free, contain no artificial sweeteners, GMOs, and feature BPA-free package. You can find DOLE Red Grapefruit Sunrise Fruit Bowls in the canned fruit aisle at your local grocery store or supercenter. To learn more about DOLE products you can visit them on their website at Dole.com
Do you know any benefits of grapefruit that we missed? Be sure to leave us a comment and let us know how you’ll be celebrating National Grapefruit Month!
