{"id":5574,"date":"2021-12-13T22:31:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-13T22:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fcer.org\/?p=5574"},"modified":"2022-04-19T07:27:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-19T07:27:59","slug":"does-grapefruit-help-you-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fcer.org\/does-grapefruit-help-you-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Grapefruit Help You Lose Weight? Diet Ideas Based On This Citrus Fruit."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trying to lose weight? Eat some grapefruit<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the many virtues of this citrus fruit composed of more than 90% water, it has the power to boost our metabolism and help us lose weight (just like lemon).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combining grapefruit with a balanced, low-calorie diet as part of a slimming plan, will ensure a quick and lasting weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grapefruit is an Excellent Natural Fat Burner.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being rich in vitamins (A, B, C, D, E), antioxidants, and minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper, iron), grapefruit is indeed a fat-burning food<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinking natural grapefruit juice will have a draining effect and will facilitate the elimination of accumulated fat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another important fact is that is low in salt and calories (about 75 calories per fruit), which makes it an ideal ally in a diet to lose weight naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consumption of this fresh fruit is therefore recommended if you are looking to get rid of some extra pounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also like: The 9 Best Fat Burner Supplements<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where and How Does the Fat-Burning Effect of Grapefruit Work? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First of all, it is the naringin contained in the fruit that eliminates free radicals in the body, it even has a preventive effect on diabetes and overweight. It acts as an antioxidant by cleaning up excess glucose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its bitter and unpleasant taste for some people is due to its high content of flavonoid naringin<\/strong>, which is another organic compound that gives grapefruit, along with vitamin C (in large quantities), its slimming, and appetite-suppressing power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The body, when it lacks vitamin C<\/strong>, demands more food. This same vitamin produces a secrete hormone that helps to lose fat and increase the feeling of satiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The potassium and various enzymes consumed in large quantities, in the grapefruit, also promote the burning of fat, regulate the feeling of hunger, and will thus help to lose weight quickly and well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The citrus fruit acts as a natural appetite suppressant that gives the stomach a feeling of satiety, which allows it to eat less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These slimming properties are similar to those of cider vinegar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Benefits of Grapefruit.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to its slimming properties, did you know that grapefruit is full of other benefits that help maintain the balance of our body?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detox effect, immune system reinforcement, cholesterol regulation, cell preservation, and skincare are among the reasons why we should all increase our consumption of grapefruit!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about all the benefits of eating grapefruit in the section below dedicated to this precious citrus fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Benefit from the Slimming Powers of Grapefruit? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To help you in your grapefruit diet, here are some ideas to take advantage of the slimming power of this fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grapefruit Juice.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Squeezed grapefruit juice<\/strong> will help with digestion and boost the metabolism in the burning of assimilated fats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is ideal to consume the grapefruit juice half an hour after the first meal to benefit from its healthy properties.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a very easy method especially since the grapefruit juice is delicious and simple to make. All you have to do is extract the juice by squeezing the fruit, or take the pulp of the juice and put it in a blender (or a centrifuge).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the taste of grapefruit seems too bitter, you can add a spoonful of honey or mint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For extra medical information, grapefruit juice is also recommended to eat to prevent high blood pressure<\/strong> and cardiovascular diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eat Grapefruit Three Times a Day with Each Meal.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This method consists in consuming half a grapefruit before breakfast, lunch, and dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, eating grapefruit before the main meals helps activate the metabolism<\/strong> and provides a feeling of satiety by the fiber that the fruit contains reduces the appetite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be careful if you are taking antihistamines, analgesics, or immunosuppressive drugs: grapefruit is not recommended due to its drug interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consumption of grapefruit is not recommended in this situation, because the fruit cancels the effects of the treatment or multiplies them, which can have a harmful effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 If you decide to follow a grapefruit-based diet, it is best to consult your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For people who are sensitive to stomach acid, eating too much of this fruit is also not recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Example of a Grapefruit Diet.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This three-week grapefruit diet is very famous for stimulating the metabolism to burn fat and thus lose weight<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This diet consists of having half a grapefruit for breakfast, followed by two hard-boiled eggs, a slice of ham, all accompanied by a cup of tea<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At lunch, eat half a grapefruit as a starter, then a salad with meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At dinner, a grapefruit starter, vegetables, and a different animal protein than the one eaten at lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel hungry between meals, you can have a hot drink and a piece of fruit as a snack (and since we’re talking about a grapefruit diet…).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mayo Diet: Hard-Boiled Eggs and Grapefruit, Does it Really Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This slimming diet was known during the 80s. It consists of a sharp reduction in calorie intake to 1000 calories per day for two weeks, which allows you to lose up to 4 kilos in one week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grapefruit but also Eggs, Vegetables and … Meat!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It consists mainly of :<\/p>\n\n\n\n