{"id":3357,"date":"2020-05-26T20:55:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-26T20:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=3357"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"grapefruit-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Grapefruit Diet: Ultimate Detox Or Health Hazard?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Grapefruit_Diet_Is_It_Dangerous\" >Grapefruit Diet: Is It Dangerous?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#What_Is_The_Grapefruit_Diet\" >What Is The Grapefruit Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_On_The_Grapefruit_Diet\" >How Much Weight Can You Lose On The Grapefruit Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#How_Does_The_Grapefruit_Diet_Work\" >How Does The Grapefruit Diet Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#What_Are_The_Foods_To_Eat\" >What Are The Foods To Eat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Grapefruit_Diet\" >Grapefruit Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Breakfast\" >Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Lunch\" >Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Dinner\" >Dinner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Bedtime_Snack\" >Bedtime Snack<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Grapefruit_Benefits\" >Grapefruit Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#It_May_Speed_Weight_Loss\" >It May Speed Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#It_Can_Help_In_Reducing_%E2%80%9CBad%E2%80%9D_Cholesterol\" >It Can Help In Reducing &#8220;Bad&#8221; Cholesterol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Capable_Of_Lowering_Blood_Pressure\" >Capable Of Lowering Blood Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Possibility_Of_Controlling_Blood_Sugar\" >Possibility Of Controlling Blood Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#It_Contains_Speedy_Healing_Power\" >It Contains Speedy Healing Power<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#It_Could_Aid_The_Prevention_Of_Cancer\" >It Could Aid The Prevention Of Cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Capable_Of_Boosting_The_Immune_System\" >Capable Of Boosting The Immune System<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Pros_And_Cons_Of_The_Grapefruit_Diet\" >Pros And Cons Of The Grapefruit Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Pros\" >Pros<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#Cons\" >Cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/grapefruit-diet\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grapefruit_Diet_Is_It_Dangerous\"><\/span><b>Grapefruit Diet: Is It Dangerous?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-3-day-grapefruit-diet-for-weight-loss\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grapefruit diet<\/a> is one of the long-existing diets in the world. People have been practising the diet since around the 1930\u2019s (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/the_grapefruit_diet\/views.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Interestingly, it has survived the test of time, and yet,\u00a0<\/span>dietitians and other health organisations still well appreciate its usefulness by today.<\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diet has its foundation on the supposed unique ingredient that the grapefruit have. Theoretically, it is believed that when you consume grapes, they assist in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-cycling-burn-belly-fat\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">burning fat<\/a>, thereby leading to a loss in weight. Although there are no claims on who came up with this meal plan, it is much spoken about everywhere &#8211; online inclusive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what is the grapefruit juice diet, and what is the best <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/my-perfect-diet-quiz\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">diet plan<\/a> that you can practice? Details on these and more are in this article.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32595 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"grapefruit diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-7-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2-7.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Grapefruit_Diet\"><\/span>What Is The Grapefruit Diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diet is hinged on the consumption of grapefruits or its juice at every meal. It works well and fast for anyone looking for the best way to lose weight. While it cannot be disputed that it is nutritious, its capacity to aid weight loss is still being disputed. Some health professionals have refuted claims over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, Connie Diekman, a past president of the American Dietetic Association, once said: &#8220;There is no evidence that grapefruit has fat-burning enzymes nor is it a magic bullet for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-lose-80-pounds-in-2-months\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">weight loss<\/a>.&#8221; At another time, Yale University director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity, Kelly Brownell, PhD, also asserted that: &#8220;There is no scientific basis to the claim that grapefruit is special in this way. Grapefruit is a good food, but so are other healthy foods like vegetables and other fruits&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/the_grapefruit_diet\/views.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, anyone who is on this special diet should consume meals that have a combination of fruit and other foods with high protein and dietary fat while reducing sugar and other carbs. The diet is usually observed between 10 and 12 days, although it has different variations (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/grapefruit-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32991 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"grapefruit diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-1.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-1-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/9-1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/\">7 Day Grapefruit Diet For Weight Loss: Benefits, Cons, And A Sample Meal Plan<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_On_The_Grapefruit_Diet\"><\/span>How Much Weight Can You Lose On The Grapefruit Diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Dr. Ken Fujioka\u2019s 12 week study on the effects of grapefruit on weight loss, 91<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obese men and women were divided into four groups. <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The groups consumed their usual diet with the addition at each meal of either: a glass of apple juice and a placebo pill, a glass of apple juice and a grapefruit pill, a glass of grapefruit juice and a placebo pill, or half a grapefruit and a placebo pill<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabi.org\/nutrition\/news\/12448\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The participants who added half a grapefruit to every meal shed off 3.5 pounds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabi.org\/nutrition\/news\/12448\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Also, those who drank the grapefruit juice three times each day shed off 2.4 pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The study also compared the influence of weight on metabolic factors like insulin secretion, finding favorable results in the grapefruit group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the results of this study, there <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> been anecdotal reports by some dieters of losing over 10 pounds through the observance of the grapefruit diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\">Start using our app<\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32997 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4-1024x576.png\" alt=\"grapefruit diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-4.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_The_Grapefruit_Diet_Work\"><\/span>How Does The Grapefruit Diet Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The grapefruit diet is as generally described is low calorie and low carbohydrate, which can lead to weight loss with or without the addition of grapefruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from any magical weight-loss properties, it should be noted that grapefruit has fibre and vitamin C that make it a good-for-you food. It\u2019s low-calorie nature, high fibre and low glycemic index can make dieters feel fuller and therefore consume less calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/weight-loss\/the-grapefruit-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Foods_To_Eat\"><\/span>What Are The Foods To Eat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you choose to follow the traditional method or what is in grapefruit diet books, the most important thing is that you are expected to take the fruit alongside every meal, three times a day. If you are following prescriptions of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Grapefruit Solution<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will have to emulate their weight-loss plan and also eat the fruit always (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/grapefruit-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, you need to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce your carbs and sugar intake, like pasta, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/potato-diet\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">potatoes<\/a>, and rice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat protein-rich foods, as well as those that are rich in cholesterol or fat like red meat, pork, and eggs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take grapefruit or its juice before you eat or when you are eating.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the food to avoid, you have to stop taking things like white onion and celery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4497.png\" alt=\"grapefruit diet\" width=\"807\" height=\"454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4497.png 807w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4497-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4497.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grapefruit_Diet\"><\/span><b>Grapefruit Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want to try out the meal plan (menu)? Then, here is a sample of what you could take:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakfast\"><\/span><strong><i>Breakfast<\/i><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black coffee, two slices of bacon, 8 ounces of grapefruit juice or half grapefruit and two eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch\"><\/span><strong><i>Lunch<\/i><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dressed salad with enough meat (3-4 ounces) alongside 8 ounces of grapefruit juice or half grapefruit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner\"><\/span><strong><i>Dinner<\/i><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meat or fish (3-4 ounces), salad or vegetables (green or red) and 8 ounces of grapefruit juice or half grapefruit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Note that when you are taking vegetables, you should avoid the ones that contain starch, like: sweet potatoes, corn, beans and peas.)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bedtime_Snack\"><\/span><strong><i>Bedtime Snack<\/i><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skim milk (8 ounces)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33240 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4641-1024x576.png\" alt=\"grapefruit diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4641.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4641-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4641.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4641.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few more things you should note on how it works are:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any grapefruit juice that you will drink should not be sweet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to take a snack, it should be after you have taken your dinner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take as much as eight glasses of water every day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also take any butter and salad dressing of your choice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a drink to refresh yourself, you can have squeeze grapefruit. You can also mix some orange juice if it tastes sour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting some additional to your fruit salad aside from grapes, such as mandarin oranges, pineapple and strawberries is not a bad idea.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grapefruit_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Grapefruit Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit belongs to the citrus family. It has different colors, including red, pink, and yellow. Its tastes could be sour or sweet depending on what you go for. It has many nutritional benefits as it is rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamin A and C<\/a>, and also contains folate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among several discovered grapefruit nutritional benefits, some of them include the following (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/food\/grapefruit-facts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_May_Speed_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>It May Speed Weight Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on the research, drinking grapefruit juice or eating half a fresh grapefruit before each meal can help you lose weight. However, remember that it isn\u2019t clear whether it is something special in grapefruit or if simply filling up on a low calorie, high fiber food helps you to eat less overall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32951 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"grapefruit diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-1-5.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Can_Help_In_Reducing_%E2%80%9CBad%E2%80%9D_Cholesterol\"><\/span><strong>It Can Help In Reducing &#8220;Bad&#8221; Cholesterol<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2006), found that supplementing the diet with fresh red grapefruit improved serum lipids, including \u201cbad\u201d LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, in patients with high blood lipid levels (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16506849\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capable_Of_Lowering_Blood_Pressure\"><\/span><strong>Capable Of Lowering Blood Pressure<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fruit\u2019s impact on blood pressure is assumed to be due to its richness in potassium levels, which is capable of neutralising the ugly effects of sodium. However, there is a caution that anyone who is on blood-pressure-lowering pills should not take the fruit or its juice. The reason is that, depending on the drugs you are taking, it could have an adverse effect if you combine both.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possibility_Of_Controlling_Blood_Sugar\"><\/span><strong>Possibility Of Controlling Blood Sugar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit is a low glycemic index (GI) food that does not raise blood sugar as quickly compared to some other foods that have a high glycemic index (GI) like watermelon, banana and white bagel. As published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the 2006 Fujioka study showed that those who ate the fruit with a meal enjoyed a lower spike in insulin than those who took a placebo (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16579728\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is likely because the fiber in the fresh fruit slowed down digestion and absorption of the nutrients in the meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33443 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799-1024x576.png\" alt=\"grapefruit diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4799.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Contains_Speedy_Healing_Power\"><\/span><strong>It Contains Speedy Healing Power<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the presence of vitamin C in the fruit, it can aid the formation of new blood vessels and healthy scar tissue that is needed in the recovery process of any wounded person. However, anyone who wants to add minerals, vitamins or other herbal supplements to their diet have to seek counsel from their physicians before making a decision. This is because of the fruit&#8217;s ability to alter the metabolism of some drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_Could_Aid_The_Prevention_Of_Cancer\"><\/span><strong>It Could Aid The Prevention Of Cancer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chances of cancer development in a person are lower when they feed on citrus fruits, like grapefruit, throughout the week. The fiber found in it can fight against colorectal cancer as well. The red and pink grapefruit can also reduce the risk of esophageal cancer because it contains the antioxidants beta-carotene and vitamin C.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capable_Of_Boosting_The_Immune_System\"><\/span><strong>Capable Of Boosting The Immune System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considering the heavy presence of vitamins A and C in the fruit, it can boost the immune system. Although the fruit may not guarantee you from being cold-free, the vitamins in it may help suppress the suffering you go through and how long the cold would stay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-a-healthy-lifestyle\/\">How To Start A Healthy Lifestyle: Simple Habits To Kick-Start A Healthier Lifestyle<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32129 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572-1024x576.png\" alt=\"grapefruit diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4572.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_And_Cons_Of_The_Grapefruit_Diet\"><\/span>Pros And Cons Of The Grapefruit Diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you may already know, there is hardly anything without its advantages and disadvantages. If you want to practice the diet, here are some of the benefits that you may enjoy and challenges you may likely face.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span><strong>Pros<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who embark on this diet plan enjoy the possibility of taking more vitamin C and vitamin A compared to those who do not follow the meal plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research on the fruit\u2019s consumption also showed that the people who consume more grapefruit take more magnesium and potassium. Aside from that, their general diet quality is also higher (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4016745\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The diet affects the body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, C-reactive protein (CRP), triglycerides and body weight of women. They enjoy higher high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Habitual fruit consumers are less prone to obesity.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32990 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"grapefruit diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-2.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-2.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span><strong>Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are under prescription, it is not advisable to observe the meal plan because of the interaction between grapefruit and several drugs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/grapefruit-juice-and-some-drugs-dont-mix\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Those who suffer from abnormal heartbeat or high blood pressure should not observe the plan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have argued that when you discontinue the diet, there is a chance of regaining weight.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the high level of potassium in the fruit, those who suffer from kidney infections are usually warned to be careful in their grapefruit intake (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/280882#risks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the high level of acid found in grapefruit, patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease could have increased regurgitation and heartburn disturbance when they consume the fruit.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although grapefruits are good for weight loss, you should bear in mind that there is nothing unique or magical on the capacity of a grapefruit diet to burn fats. Also, the red ones are sweeter and also contain vitamin A. Besides, the best type of fruit that you can consume should be the ones you enjoy most as a person.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Grapefruit_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><iframe title=\"Create Happines now\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xLxjdQ4DYdg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/food\/grapefruit-facts\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21 Things You Should Know About Grapefruit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, health.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4016745\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consumption of grapefruit is associated with higher nutrient intakes and diet quality among adults, and more favorable anthropometrics in women, NHANES 2003\u20132008 <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/consumers\/consumer-updates\/grapefruit-juice-and-some-drugs-dont-mix\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit Juice and Some Drugs Don&#8217;t Mix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, fda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabi.org\/nutrition\/news\/12448\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit May Aid Weight Loss<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2004, cabi.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16506849\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red Grapefruit Positively Influences Serum Triglyceride Level in Patients Suffering From Coronary Atherosclerosis: Studies in Vitro and in Humans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16579728\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Effects of Grapefruit on Weight and Insulin Resistance: Relationship to the Metabolic Syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2006, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/a-z\/grapefruit-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Grapefruit Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.com\/weight-loss\/the-grapefruit-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Grapefruit Diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, health.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicinenet.com\/the_grapefruit_diet\/views.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Grapefruit Diet: What It Is<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d, medicinenet.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/280882#risks\">Why is grapefruit good for you? <\/a>(2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grapefruit Diet: Is It Dangerous? The grapefruit diet is one of the long-existing diets in the world. People have been practising the diet since around the 1930\u2019s (9). Interestingly, it has survived the test of time, and yet,\u00a0dietitians and other health organisations still well appreciate its usefulness by today. 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