![]() ![]() The results showed that the grapefruit consumers lost an average of 3.3 – 3.6 pounds in the 12 weeks while the non-grapefruit group didn’t lose anything sufficient. No other changes were made to their diets. Group 2 – drank grapefruit juice before each meal three times a day.Group 1 – ate half a grapefruit before each meal three times a day.The benefits of grapefruits seems endless but here are some well-known benefits: Supports Weight LossĪ study at the Nutrition and Medical Research Center at Scripps Clinic in San Diego included 100 obese people who were divided into 3 groups. The pink and red varieties also contain carotenoids which includes lycopene and beta-carotene. The nutritional content of a grapefruit is impressive with 1 grapefruit offering 85 calories, 2g of protein, 77mg of vitamin C, 30mcg of folate, 330mg of potassium, 28mg of calcium, 21mg of magnesium, 2.3g of soluble fiber, vitamin B1 and B6, along with a long list of specialized antioxidants and plant compounds that offer an array of health benefits. Grapefruit has a long list of health benefits and due to its ability to alter pathways in the liver it can also cause increased concentrations of some medications and should be consumed with caution or not at all (more on this later). Once considered a myth, science now backs grapefruit’s true health benefits. They also find their way into many weight loss plans. Grapefruits are certainly known for their weight loss benefits and are commonly associated with weight loss diets. By Claire Georgiou, Reboot Naturopath, B.HSc ND ![]()
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