....you can thank us later.
Grapefruit may well be the king of fruit breakfasts, but that’s not where
its talents end... adding grapefruit to your diet is just about guaranteed to make you a better runner. Here's why:
- It packs a massive punch of Vitamin C and Vitamin A (more than an orange) – which is exactly what you need to help keep your immune system strong so you can make the most of your training sessions.
- Grapefruit can also help to lower your triglyceride levels (good for your heart and arteries).
- They contain more antioxidants, specifically beta carotene and lycopene – which are both great fighters against most disease and some inflammation.
- Grapefruit has also been shown to possibly help control blood sugar thanks to the fact it has a low glycemic index (around 25). For comparison – a banana is 48, and watermelon is 72.
Eat it all (except the skin!) but including the fleshy white membranes...
Enjoy
*Image: Anna Wlodarczyk on Unsplash
