Truthfully, I've never paid much attention to grapefruit. I remember my Mom going on diets when I was younger, most of them including grapefruit with sweetener for breakfast but that's about it. Oh, and I wouldn't touch the stuff!
As it turns out, grapefruit really is a *star* in the battle of the bulge because it's a natural diuretic, works as an appetite suppressant and has a powerful antioxidant called d-limonene which is excellent for the skin. Okay Mom, I guess you knew what you were doing afterall...but sweetener? Oh no, no, nooooo!
I now drink several bottles of Grapefruit water throughout the day in a glass. I take it wherever I go (in a glass bottle)! I'm excited about the health benefits and just as excited to finally break my bottled water habit! I know, I know...just shameful!
If you're feeling really fancy, put your essential oil in a glass of sparkling Pellegrino...oh so delicious and refreshing, especially with a slice of lime!
Quick story about another way Grapefruit is helping me. Last week I returned from a trip to CA, I was gone 4 days and drank enough Diet Coke to fill a kiddie pool. Understand, I've had to break this nasty habit several times in my life...you'd think I would have learned that this hurt! Long story short, when I returned home I went cold turkey and developed a MOTHER of a headache. The dreaded withdrawal headache that lavender, peppermint nor basil wasn't even touching! Last resort before reaching for Advil, I tried Grapefruit oil on my temples, behind my ears down to the base of my neck. In a matter of minutes it worked, I was SO impressed!
I also moisturize and tighten the tush after a shower with Grapefruit and Coconut Oil! You can find my grapefruit moisturizer blog post {HERE} It's a good way to fight cellulite, smell happy like a grapefruit and be baby soft, all at once.
Amen to that!
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