Grapefruit with honey - a recipe for the elixir of youth and beauty

Hi all! In this article we will talk about grapefruit with honey.

I really haven’t published recipes and today I want to share with you a simple but very accessible elixir of beauty and health ☺

Absolutely anyone can prepare it in their own kitchen.

And it contains only two ingredients: red grapefruit and honey.

Therefore, if you do not suffer from hypersensitivity to bee products and have contraindications to consuming grapefruits, be sure to try preparing this tasty and very healthy remedy.

Healthy recipes

Honey-grapefruit cleansing is based on taking special drinks, the preparation of which takes a few minutes and does not require special skills.

Diet shake

Products:

large ripe grapefruit – 1 pc.;
natural honey – 1 tbsp. spoon;
crushed ice - 0.5 cups.

Cooking method:

Peel the pre-chilled grapefruit and cut into cubes.
Combine the fruit pulp with honey and beat with a blender until smooth.
Add ice to the resulting mass and beat again.

It is recommended to drink 100-150 ml of this cocktail half an hour after lunch.

Vitamin drink

Products:

grapefruit – 2 pcs.;
fresh grated ginger – 2 teaspoons;
natural (preferably homemade) apple cider vinegar – 2 teaspoons;
honey – 1 tbsp. spoon.

Cooking method:

Squeeze the juice out of the grapefruits (if desired, you can strain it or use it with the pulp).
Add the remaining ingredients to the juice and blend in a blender.

You can drink the drink 20–30 minutes after a meal, but not more than 100 ml at a time.

Baked grapefruit

Products:

grapefruit – 2 pcs.;
honey – 2 tbsp. spoons;
grated ginger – 1 tbsp. spoon.

Contraindications

It's good when you can eat whatever your heart desires. Not every person can boast of the absence of contraindications for the use of any product. Since grapefruit smoothies for weight loss due to the main ingredient have high acidity, the list of diseases for which you should not drink the drink is wide:

Increased sensitivity of teeth. Acid negatively affects tooth enamel, destroying it. You may end up with toothaches and gum problems. Rinse your mouth with water after drinking a grapefruit cocktail.
Hypertension. This is the case when organic acids can neutralize the effect of cardiac drugs. In addition, hypertensive patients may experience dizziness and rapid heartbeat.
Gastrointestinal diseases. Absolute contraindications to drinking grapefruit cocktail are ulcers, gastritis and pancreatitis.
Menopause. Studies have shown that daily consumption of drinks containing citrus fruits in menopausal women increases the risk of breast cancer.

Permitted and prohibited products

Honey-grapefruit drinks and desserts are true allies in the fight against excess weight, but are by no means magic elixirs, so to achieve the desired result, you will first have to exclude all high-calorie foods from your diet, such as:

fatty meats and fish;
sweet pastries, pasta, yeast bread;
smoked meats and sausages;
peas, celery, cucumbers;
potatoes (except baked);
cereals;
canned food and pickles;
chocolate and candies;
high fat dairy products;
black tea, soda and alcohol.

The white list includes:

lean meat: beef, turkey, chicken, rabbit;
low-fat fish and seafood;
corn, broccoli, onions, spinach, cabbage, bell peppers, greens;
chicken and quail eggs;
mushrooms;
fruits (except persimmons, figs and bananas) and berries (except grapes);
low-fat dairy products: cottage cheese, kefir, milk, yogurt, hard cheese;
cereals;
dried fruits and nuts (except peanuts);
olive and linseed oil;
herbal or green tea, rosehip decoction, freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices.

In addition to the drinks mentioned, during the diet it is recommended to drink a lot of pure still water - about 1.5–2 liters per day.

Cinnamon and honey cocktail

Cinnamon increases metabolism, breaks down fat cells and reduces appetite. In addition, it reduces sugar and cholesterol levels, thereby ensuring good blood composition, this is confirmed by medical research. Honey is also an extremely useful product; its healing qualities are well known.

A cocktail of these components not only helps you lose weight, but also significantly improves the condition of your organs and systems. He:

has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin.
improves cardiac activity,
increases joint flexibility,
stimulates digestion, relieves constipation,
strengthens the immune system.

How should it be prepared?

To prepare this drink, take 1 glass of water, 1 teaspoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Mix these ingredients thoroughly and let the drink brew for several hours.

Drink it in the morning on an empty stomach. It must be prepared in the evening. To achieve the desired effect, take it for a month.

Basic principles of the method

Like any method of losing weight, a diet involving honey-grapefruit drinks requires strict adherence to the following rules:

Remove salt from your diet or reduce its consumption to a minimum.
When cooking without regret, trim all fat from meat and remove skin from poultry.
Do not season dietary dishes with ketchup, mayonnaise, or spices.
Have dinner no later than 3 hours before bedtime.
Move! Remember that a passive lifestyle is the main enemy of slimness. Walk before bed, walk up the stairs, dance and do light exercise.

Do not forget to take into account the contraindications of the diet, which include:

Pregnancy and lactation.
Acute and chronic diseases of the digestive system.
Taking medications.
High photosensitivity of the skin.
Allergy to citrus fruits and bee products.

Keep in mind that honey and grapefruit are very aggressive products, so even an absolutely healthy person should not start a dietary course without first consulting a specialist.

Alcohol disappointment! Instead of a juicy grapefruit, an alcohol cocktail! The promotion continues!

Good afternoon, dear reader.

The Magnit Cosmetics chain of stores has been running a promotion for perfumes in this series for a month now. Scent sticks had attracted my attention before, but a big discount, in which two bottles cost the same, encouraged me to make this purchase.

At first, I bought these pens, then my teenage daughter took over, and now we have almost the entire collection at our disposal.

In this review, I want to talk about the water, which was the first disappointment in the series, but, unfortunately, not the last.

So:

Eau de parfum In100#gram Juicy Grapefruit (Juicy grapefruit)

As always, some useful information.

Country of origin: Russia (well, who else can produce products with such a stupid name).

Volume: 30ml, as my husband says, they are scammers - because where are the promised hundred grams?

Product direction: Perfumery, mono-aroma. Price: 217 rubles for two items of goods, it turns out that according to the promotion, there is a 50% discount on each bottle. Where to buy: the Magnit Cosmetics chain of stores; I was told that the perfume is also available in the Rainbow Smile chain.

Packaging, design, functionality.

The perfume is packaged in an oblong (like a box from a story by Edgar Allan Poe) glass container.

It is equipped with a small silver cap, the latter fits very tightly to the base of the bottle.

The color of the liquid inside the bottle is orange, but it does not leave any marks on things even snow-white .

The spray bottle is quite durable and can withstand the entire period of use of the product.

Consumption:

All perfume pens in this series are consumed very generously. A couple of weeks and the liquid remains literally “at the bottom”, but my underage daughter uses perfume and loves to pour it on herself thickly.

Description and promises of the manufacturer.

The aroma belongs to the group of fruit aromas and is suitable for all skin types. The note of grapefruit creates the aroma of a fragrant, bitter essential oil from the peel of this fruit. Its role in perfume is to create an accentuated cool, fresh chord, which is achieved thanks to high astringency and a hint of bitterness.

As they say, the cheaper the product, the more generously they describe it, but here the description is sound, and I will wait for the company’s promises to be fulfilled.

What can I expect from this product?

Fresh fruity smell
Medium longevity, 3-4 hours for this price category, will do.

Pyramid.

It doesn’t exist, as such, it’s a single fragrance , but in the description, I read that the pyramid includes:

both the grapefruit itself and its peel.

To be honest, I was expecting some pleasant bitterness from the zest mixed with fresh fruit juice. Well, it’s like in a collage.

Breakfast options: oatmeal with natural yogurt (200 g); steam omelette or boiled eggs (2 pcs.) + vegetable salad.
Lunch: 2-3 slices of hard cheese or 100 g of low-fat cottage cheese.
Lunch: a serving of vegetable soup (lean borscht or broth), 150–200 g of boiled meat or fish.
Afternoon snack: grapefruit or green apple baked with honey.
Dinner: 400 g of stewed vegetables or 200 g of boiled chicken breast with fresh vegetable salad.

If you wish, you can change or supplement the proposed menu using products from the permitted list.

Healthy combination of grapefruit and honey

Grapefruit is a valuable set of nutritional components needed by the body during a diet:

Vitamin C - there is much more of it in grapefruit than in lemons. The vitamin improves immunity and helps fight viruses and colds.
Pectin - helps reduce insulin and “bad” cholesterol levels. Just one grapefruit a day reduces cholesterol by up to fifteen percent and triglyceride levels by up to twenty-seven percent.
Lycopene - removes toxins and harmful substances, rejuvenates and cleanses the skin.

Honey improves the taste of the drink and makes its own adjustments:

Adds vigor - with honey the body receives a good boost of energy. When fructose and glucose are broken down, we get a surge of vitality. The more energetic we are, the more calories we burn.
Improves blood composition and metabolism - honey contains proteins, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins necessary for the life of any living cell.
Reduces inflammatory processes - inhibitors (substances that reduce bacterial growth) provide the antibacterial properties of honey.

Taken together, grapefruit and honey complement each other and help you lose weight with a vengeance. In addition, preparing baked grapefruit is simple and quick.

Essential oil

It turns out that people with high acidity cannot afford to experience the miraculous properties of grapefruit? This is wrong! It’s just that internal consumption of the fetus must be replaced with external procedures. Helpers against subcutaneous fat (cellulite) – massages and wraps with grapefruit essential oil. Moreover, when losing weight, the orange peel from the thighs and abdomen does not go away, and with external procedures, cellulite noticeably decreases (along with the volume!).

Baths

You can make a bath “anti-cellulite” by pouring a quarter glass of milk into hot water, in which you have previously dissolved 5 drops of grapefruit essential oil. It is advisable to add another handful of sea salt. It takes 10-15 minutes to complete the procedure; this will not solve the problem of excess weight, but it will tighten the skin, make it healthier, firmer, and smoother.

Massage

To any base, for example, add grapefruit oil to olive oil (literally 5-7 drops per 20 ml of base). Take a hot bath to steam the skin, slightly warm up the healing composition and begin to knead problem areas, alternating different massage techniques - stroking, pinching, tapping, etc.

Wraps

Take a traditional base - any, according to your taste and mood. It can be diluted with water to the consistency of sour cream, melted honey, chocolate or olive oil with extracts of medicinal herbs. To the chosen base you need to add a few drops of grapefruit oil. Then perform the wrap according to the traditional scheme: apply the mixture to the skin, wrap it with film, wrap the body in a blanket or put on thermal underwear. It is worth doing the procedure a couple of times a week.

How to use before bed, after meals

Grapefruit prevents the rapid action of enzymes on digestion, so certain rules should be followed. The fruit and its juices should not be consumed before bedtime. The interval should not be less than 3 hours.

It is recommended to eat at least 3-4 fruits daily; this amount can be replaced with freshly prepared juice. Considering the effect of citrus fruits on the digestive tract, it is advisable to use the fruit just before meals, which will lead to increased digestion in the intestines and reduce appetite.

Maintaining water balance is considered very important. Grapefruit helps remove fluid from tissues, so you can afford up to 3 liters of drinks per day. Of course, we are not talking about sweet soda, alcohol or coffee.

Fasting day on grapefruits

With the record low calorie content of this citrus, you can eat kilograms of it - everything will burn without a trace. It’s clear that you won’t be full from grapefruits alone, but this method is suitable for short fasting (the procedure will also speed up your metabolism). It is enough to prepare 5-6 fruits for yourself and eat them at regular intervals from morning to evening. Don't forget about water. You can also drink hot green tea with honey during breaks.

Effective, but difficult. The acidity of gastric juice will inevitably increase, so the feeling of “sucking” in the stomach will persist. Despite its many advantages, grapefruit has one serious disadvantage - it does not suppress the feeling of hunger, but rather enhances it. Therefore, when sitting down for such an unloading, you should gather all your will into a fist!

Recommendations for use for weight loss

To achieve good results in losing weight by drinking grapefruit smoothies, you need to follow some recommendations:

It is required to complement the main meal with a cocktail or drink it as a snack.
To achieve better satiety, it is better to eat a teaspoon of smoothie rather than drink it. Otherwise, 1 serving of cocktail may not be enough to satisfy your hunger.
You can't replace breakfast with a grapefruit smoothie, but you can supplement it with your morning meal.
You can consume no more than 1 liter of cocktail per day. The breaks between doses should be 3-4 hours.
You should not drink a citrus cocktail at night. The drink contains fructose, which is slowly absorbed during sleep.

Alcoholic grapefruit cocktail

In addition to healthy recipes, you can often find grapefruit cocktails with alcohol. This type of drink with citrus fruits is quite wide and is especially in demand in the summer.