Grapefruits are citrus fruits that can be very beneficial to you if you are suffering from inflammatory problems.

Patients suffering from conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other inflammation-related problems have reported a decrease in symptoms after consuming grapefruits daily. Scientists suspect that the link lies in plant compounds found in grapefruits that block the functions of prostaglandins which contribute to inflammation.

In addition to inflammation, grapefruits are also great for preventing cancer and heart diseases. Their peels are found to be rich in plant compounds known as bioflavonoids.

As a citrus fruit, the grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and potassium, but low in calories and hence is great for those on a diet.

References
[1] Collins, Elise Marie. An A-Z Guide to Healing Foods: A Shopper’s Companion. San Francisco, California: Conari Press, 2009. Print.

Cindy L. TJOL is trained in Psychology, Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has several years of experience writing on natural health on the internet. Follow her on her blog and read her other articles at Insights On Health.com.