The fruit in the "world's best" group is grown throughout Vietnam.

(Dan Tri) - Not only delicious and easy to eat, grapefruit is also ranked among the best fruits for health, according to a famous culinary website.

In the list of "20 best fruits" published by the famous culinary site BBC Good Food, grapefruit ranked 9th, surpassing many familiar fruits such as papaya, pomegranate, grapes or plums.

What is special is that this fruit is widely grown in Vietnam with affordable price and easy to find.

A familiar fruit, cheap but very nutritious

Grapefruit is grown in many places in Vietnam (Photo: Huu Nghi).

Vietnam has favorable climate conditions for growing grapefruit trees. From North to South, there are famous grapefruit varieties such as Dien grapefruit ( Hanoi ), Doan Hung grapefruit (Phu Tho), Phuc Trach grapefruit (Ha Tinh), Da Xanh grapefruit, Nam Roi grapefruit (Western region)... Thanks to the diversity of varieties, grapefruit is favored by many people and used regularly in daily meals.

According to data from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), half of a medium grapefruit (about 120g) contains only 41 calories but provides nearly 64% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C. In addition, grapefruit also provides vitamin A, fiber, potassium, calcium and many health-beneficial antioxidants.

What are the benefits of eating grapefruit?

Strengthen the immune system

Grapefruit is a rich source of vitamin C, which helps the immune system function more effectively. Getting enough vitamin C can reduce symptoms and shorten the duration of common infections such as colds.

Grapefruit is a popular fruit (Photo: Tu Anh).

Support digestion

Fiber in grapefruit helps promote digestion, reducing the risk of diseases such as constipation, acid reflux, and ulcers.

Slow down the aging process

Grapefruit is rich in antioxidants, which help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Some studies have also shown that grapefruit extract can reduce the formation of compounds that cause skin aging such as wrinkles and loss of elasticity.

Helps control weight

High fiber content and low calories make grapefruit a suitable choice for dieters. Eating grapefruit helps you feel full for a long time, limits cravings and supports effective weight control.

Good for the eyes

Vitamin A in grapefruit in the form of beta-carotene is essential for vision. In addition, adequate supplementation of vitamins A and C also helps slow down the process of age-related macular degeneration.

Support cancer prevention

Some varieties of grapefruit, such as pink grapefruit, contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that is thought to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

Has antibacterial properties

Essential oils extracted from grapefruit can inhibit the growth of certain strains of harmful bacteria and fungi, according to studies published in recent years.

Reduce the risk of chronic disease

Flavonoid compounds in grapefruit such as naringin and naringenin have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and several other chronic diseases.

Be careful when eating grapefruit if you are taking medication.

Despite its many benefits, grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interfere with the effectiveness of certain medications, especially those used to treat high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorders, cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins), sedatives, or anti-anxiety medications.

This is because some compounds in grapefruit alter the way the body metabolizes drugs, leading to increased blood levels of the drug and the risk of overdose. Therefore, people who are taking medication should consult their doctor before regularly eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/loai-qua-trong-nhom-tot-nhat-the-gioi-duoc-trong-khap-viet-nam-20251003082454157.htm