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Description "grapefruit juice diet" began to make headlines in the United States and gained a reputation as a good way to lose weight. Although it is now considered an ineffective type of fasting diet, people who have tried this way of eating use it to lose 10 pounds or more in a short period of time. Right Up Arrow On the grapefruit diet, you eat large amounts of grapefruit and grapefruit juice in an attempt to burn more fat. Right Up Arrow But like other fad diets, the grapefruit diet has not been proven to be safe or effective. Although grapefruit is a healthy choice, eating too much of any food will not provide your body with the amount of nutrients it needs. Too much grapefruit can also cause gastrointestinal reactions such as diarrhea or nausea due to its high vitamin C content. Right arrow MORE ON HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT Weight loss plans to try and fad diets to skip if you want to see results While eating grapefruit alone won't help you burn more fat, research shows that including grapefruit in your diet can help you shed excess pounds. For example, one small randomized control trial found that obese participants who ate half a fresh grapefruit before each meal for 12 weeks lost an average of 1.6 kilograms (kg), or about 3.5 pounds (lb), compared to with a control group that lost weight. 0.3 kg, which is less than 1 lb. Right up arrow According to one theory, an ingredient in grapefruit called nootkatone is to blame. A past study found that nootkatone stimulated energy metabolism in a mouse model. right arrow up Metabolism is the group of processes by which the body uses energy or burns calories; the faster your metabolism, the more calories you burn both while resting and exercising. right arrow up These findings show the potential effect of grapefruit on weight loss and how this fruit can complement a healthy diet. (However, keep in mind that this is only a theory and more research is needed to determine exactly how grapefruit can lead to weight loss.) One serving of grapefruit also contains 2.5 grams of fiber, making it a good source of nutrients. Right Arrow For fiber, low-calorie foods like grapefruit can help with weight loss by keeping you fuller longer. with empty calorie foods like sodas and cookies that can make you hungry. Right up arrow
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