We all know that fruit is an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet and should be enjoyed regularly. But some fruits are especially beneficial for those of us looking to slim down and reduce cellulite… Grapefruit is one of them. Benefits, recipes and an anti-dimple treatment — here’s everything you need to know about grapefruit after reading this article!
Grapefruit to reduce cellulite and stay in shape
Grapefruit has incredible digestive properties thanks to its high fibre content. It helps prevent bloating, that uncomfortable feeling of a swollen stomach and post-meal heaviness. It’s the perfect ally for a flatter tummy, all day long!
Grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C. This vitamin gives our body a real boost and acts as a powerful antioxidant — meaning it helps prevent the signs of ageing: wrinkles, loss of firmness, dull complexion… Great news for beautiful-looking skin. On top of that, the vitamin C in grapefruit supports our immune system. Perfect for staying in great shape, even through winter.
Another point in grapefruit’s favour: it has a low glycaemic index. That means it won’t cause blood sugar spikes, helping you avoid those cravings and between-meal hunger pangs. And when it comes to staying in shape and reducing cellulite, that’s a very good thing!
Last but not least, grapefruit is a natural fat burner that helps fight cellulite by preventing ingested fats from being stored in fat cells. The result? Fewer dimples and smoother skin!
Easy grapefruit recipes
You can of course enjoy it as it is at breakfast or after a meal, but you can also easily incorporate it into your recipes. The best part? Grapefruit works just as well in sweet dishes as it does in savoury ones. Tempted?
Light grapefruit, avocado & prawn salad
Serves 2
Ingredients
- ½ grapefruit
- 1 avocado
- 10 prawns
- ½ bell pepper
- For the dressing: 1 pot of 0% fat fromage blanc, salt, pepper, lemon juice
Method
- Peel and cut the grapefruit and avocado into small pieces
- Slice the bell pepper into thin strips. Combine the grapefruit, avocado and bell pepper
- Peel the prawns
- In a small bowl, mix together the fromage blanc, lemon juice, salt and pepper
- Divide the grapefruit, avocado and pepper mixture between 2 plates, top with the prawns and drizzle over a little of the fromage blanc dressing
Ready to serve!
Grapefruit & cucumber rice rolls
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 grapefruits
- 1 cucumber
- 200g sushi rice
- 6 rice paper sheets
- A few fresh mint leaves (optional)
Method
- Cook the sushi rice according to the packet instructions, then leave to cool
- Peel the cucumber and slice it lengthways into strips about 1cm thick
- Peel and cut the grapefruit into pieces
- Wash the mint leaves
- Dip a rice paper sheet in warm water to soften it, then lay it flat on a non-stick surface
- Place a strip of rice in the centre of the sheet, leaving about 3cm free at each end
- Arrange pieces of grapefruit, cucumber strips and a few mint leaves on top of the rice
- Gently roll the rice paper sheet, folding in the ends to seal
- Cut the roll into pieces approximately 3cm high
Repeat with each rice paper sheet — your rolls are ready!
Honey-roasted grapefruit
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Method
- Preheat your oven to 180°C on the grill setting
- Cut the grapefruit in half horizontally
- In a small bowl, mix together the honey and cinnamon
- Coat both grapefruit halves with the mixture and place them on the oven tray, cut side facing up
- Grill for a few minutes until the grapefruit is lightly caramelised
Remove from the oven, leave to cool for a moment, then enjoy!
Citrus & rosemary detox water
Make the most of grapefruit’s fat-burning properties alongside other citrus fruits, plus the anti-cellulite benefits of rosemary!
Ingredients
- 1 grapefruit
- 3 oranges
- 1 lemon
- 1 sprig of rosemary
- 1.5 litres of water
Method
- To make this detox water, simply wash all the citrus fruits, then slice the lemon and oranges into rounds.
- Remove all the seeds, then separate the grapefruit flesh into segments.
- Add everything to a pitcher of water along with the rosemary sprig. Leave to infuse in the fridge for an hour — and it’s ready! You can drink this as much as you like.
A DIY anti-cellulite grapefruit treatment
Fancy a little pampering session in the bathroom to treat your skin and target cellulite? Try this super simple grapefruit recipe to help smooth away dimples!
A surprising yet effective recipe, thanks to grapefruit’s fat-burning action! You’ll need 5 tablespoons of crème fraîche and 60 drops of grapefruit essential oil, mixed together in a bowl. Simply apply the blend to the desired areas for a few minutes, massaging upwards from the bottom. Rinse off with cool water.
Now that you know all this, don’t forget to add grapefruit to your shopping list!
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