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A grape fruit diet is a diet where a person only has grape fruit or the juice with every meal.

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The grapefruit diet was among one of the first fad diets to be introduced to the public.

Popularized as the "Hollywood diet," the grapefruit diet involves eating grapefruit or drinking its juice with every meal.

Supporters of the diet claim grapefruit can help burn fat, quickly leading to weight loss in as few as 12 days. But there's limited research to support these claims.

This article explores the research behind the grapefruit diet and whether a grapefruit diet is effective and safe for weight loss.

Unlike single food diets like the cabbage soup diet, the grapefruit diet consists of more than just grapefruit.

The diet calls for a protein-rich meal plan that incorporates a grapefruit or grapefruit juice at every meal.

The grapefruit diet promises quick and rapid weight loss due to claims that grapefruit has fat-burning enzymes.

Supporters of the diet believe you can lose as much as 10 pounds in 12 days.

Despite anecdotal evidence, there's no research that supports claims of this fat-burning enzyme.

Summary
The grapefruit diet incorporates grapefruit into every meal and promises rapid weight loss due to fat-burning enzymes found in grapefruits. However, there's no research to support this claim.

There are multiple versions of guidelines for the diet, but many sources claim it should last 2 or 3 weeks.

Every version is low in carbohydrates and calories and high in protein.

In some versions, the diet calls for consuming no more than 800 calories per day.

Generally, people following the grapefruit diet can prepare their foods however they like, including with spices, salad dressings, or butter.

Examples of meals include:

Breakfast: two boiled eggs, two slices of bacon, and 1/2 grapefruit or 8 ounces of grapefruit juice

Lunch: salad with dressing, any meat in any amount, and 1/2 grapefruit or 8 ounces of grapefruit juice

Dinner: any kind of meat prepared any way, salad or red and green vegetables, coffee or tea, and 1/2 grapefruit or 8 ounces of grapefruit juice

Bedtime snack: 8 ounces of skim milk

Summary
Multiple versions of the grapefruit diet exist, but every version is high in protein and low in carbohydrates and calories. Some versions limit you to just 800 calories per day.

Incorporating low calorie, highly nutritious foods like grapefruit into your diet is a smart and healthy choice - not just for weight loss, if that's your goal, but for your overall health.

A single grapefruit contains over 60% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C.

Vitamin C has antioxidant properties known to protect and strengthen your immune system ().

In addition to protecting your immune system, research shows that grapefruit consumption is associated with higher intake of magnesium, potassium, dietary fiber, and improved diet quality ().

Fiber and antioxidant-rich fruits like grapefruit may help protect against heart disease and stroke (, ).

Grapefruit's fiber-rich content may also help you feel fuller and eat fewer calories throughout the day ( 5), which may help with weight loss.

Although grapefruit has long been associated with weight loss (), more research is needed to support this claim.

Since no clearly established guidelines for the grapefruit diet exist, it's impossible to evaluate the full benefits of this diet.

Summary
Grapefruits are low in calories and highly nutritious. That said, more research is needed to support claims that they can help with weight loss.

Although grapefruits are a low calorie, nutrient-dense option with many health benefits, this diet is problematic for other reasons.

There's no evidence of magical fat-burning enzymes associated with grapefruits.

Quick, temporary weight loss associated with the grapefruit diet is likely due to the low calorie and low carb intake (). This would result in quick, temporary weight loss even without the grapefruit.

While low-calorie diets may result in initial weight loss, they're rarely successful for those seeking long-term results.

There are health drawbacks, too.

Low calorie diets can weaken your bones, lower your metabolism, and cause fatigue, muscle loss, and nutrient deficiencies (, , , ).

Another negative aspect of the diet plan is its limitations.

Twelve days on such a restricted plan may be possible, but eating the same foods and such few calories every day could lead some people to ultimately abandon the plan.

The grapefruit diet is also ambiguous. With multiple versions, it's bound to cause confusion among followers.

In addition, most salad dressings and meats you can eat on the grapefruit diet - especially the daily morning bacon - are high in saturated fats and cholesterol.

Summary
Low calorie diets like the grapefruit diet may result in initial weight loss, but they have their share of health drawbacks. The restrictive diet is also unsustainable, limiting, and confusing.

Although claims of some magical fat-burning enzyme in grapefruits aren't backed by research, studies have found grapefruit to be positively associated with weight loss.

One study found that participants who consumed grapefruit daily with meals experienced reduced waist size ().

A 2014 study found that body weight, waist circumference, and body mass index (BMI) were lower among female grapefruit consumers when compared to non-consumers ().

More current research is needed to determine the connection between grapefruit consumption and weight loss.

Although quick and temporary weight loss is possible on the grapefruit diet, it's probably due to the fact that you're consuming less than 1,000 calories a day ().

Promises of losing 10 pounds in 12 days is unrealistic and unsustainable.

You may initially lose weight on this diet. But studies show that low calorie diets rarely keep weight off for good (, ).

Summary
Studies have found grapefruit can help with weight loss, but weight loss on the grapefruit diet may be due to consuming fewer calories.

More current research is needed to determine the connection between grapefruit and weight loss.

Grapefruit juice and fresh grapefruit can be part of a balanced, healthy diet ().

But grapefruit can also interfere with certain medications, including:

some statin drugs that lower cholesterol, such as Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin)

some drugs that lower blood pressure, such as Procardia and Adalat CC (both nifedipine)

some organ-transplant rejection drugs, such as Sandimmune and Neoral (both cyclosporine)

some anti-anxiety drugs, such as buspirone

some corticosteroids that treat Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, such as Entocort EC and Uceris (both budesonide)

some drugs that treat abnormal heart rhythms, such as Pacerone and Nexterone (both amiodarone)

some antihistamines, such as Allegra (fexofenadine)

Grapefruit juice tends to interfere with the action of these drugs because it contains a class of chemicals called furanocoumarins.

Studies show that furanocoumarins may increase the blood levels of over 85 medications ( 18).

By slowing down how your body normally breaks down medications in your gut and liver, grapefruit can increase the side effects of these drugs, increasing your risk for complications.

For other drugs, such as antihistamines, grapefruit may have the opposite effect, reducing the drug's effectiveness ().

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you can have fresh grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking these and other medications.

Summary
Grapefruit can be part of a healthy diet, but it can also interfere with certain medications. Ask your doctor before consuming grapefruit when taking medication.

Outside of a couple of small studies, there's no evidence to suggest there's any magical power found in grapefruit other than the fact that it's a low calorie, highly nutritious citrus fruit.

While this diet may help you drop pounds quickly, the weight will likely return as quickly as it left.

It's a quick fix without any real potential of long-term sustainability.

Well-rounded diets incorporate a variety of healthy foods and fruits.

Instead of focusing just on grapefruits, aim for the recommended 2 to 2.5 cups of fruits per day ().

Grapefruits can be part of these servings - but you don't need to consume them at every meal.

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The Grapefruit Diet Review: Pros and Cons

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The grapefruit diet was among one of the first fad diets to be introduced to the public. Popularized as the "Hollywood diet," the grapefruit diet involves eating grapefruit or drinking its juice with every meal. Supporters of the diet claim grapefruit can help burn fat, quickly leading to weight loss in as few as 12 days.

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People who are trying to lose weight do this diet. It is rich in fiber so helps you lose weight.

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The Promise

The grapefruit diet has outlasted most fad diets. People were even trying it back in the 1930s.

Its fans claim that grapefruit contains certain enzymes that, when eaten before other foods, help burn off fat.

The diet, which has several variations, lasts 10-12 days and claims to help you lose as much as 10 pounds.

Before you head for the citrus aisle, you need to get the facts, especially about the diet's fat-burning claim.

What You Can Eat and What You Can't

You'd better like grapefruit -- a lot. Most versions of this diet recommend eating it with every meal.

The classic version of the diet involves:

Cutting back on sugar and carbs (including rice, potatoes, and pasta)

Avoiding certain foods, such as celery and white onion

Eating more of foods that are high in protein, fat, and/or cholesterol (such as eggs, pork, and red meat)

Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice before or with every meal

Most variations also cut calories, some to as low as 800 calories per day.

On the diet, you also drink 8 glasses of water and 1 cup of coffee daily.

Level of Effort: Medium

Some versions of the grapefruit diet are really strict. Others are fairly flexible. Either way, you'll need to have a taste for the tart fruit.

Limitations: These depend on what version of the grapefruit diet you do.

Some versions curb carbs and bulk up on high-fat, high-cholesterol foods or cut calories drastically. Others just ask you to eat grapefruit at or before every meal, and you can pretty much eat whatever you want otherwise. The classic version involves combining foods (to get the alleged fat-burning effect), such as bacon and salad.

Cooking and shopping: You'll be putting a lot of grapefruit in your shopping cart, but there's not a lot of extra prep work.

Packaged foods and meals? No.

In-person meetings? No.

Exercise: Not required.

Does It Allow for Dietary Restrictions or Preferences?

Vegetarians and vegans: The original version of the diet includes meat. Vegetarians and vegans would need to tweak the diet to make it work for them.

Gluten-free: Some versions of the diet cut back on carbs, including carbs that contain gluten. But the diet doesn't ban gluten. You'll need to check food labels if you're trying to avoid gluten completely.

What Else You Should Know

Cost: Grapefruit doesn't cost a lot, depending on the season and where you live.

Support: This is a diet you do on your own.

What Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, Says:
Does It Work?
Sorry, but grapefruit doesn't burn fat.

There have been a few studies about grapefruit and weight loss. In one, obese people who ate half a grapefruit before meals for 12 weeks lost more weight than those who didn't eat or drink any grapefruit products.

It may be that the water in grapefruit helps you feel full, and then you eat less. But if you're hoping that grapefruit will melt fat, you're going to be disappointed.

Trying to lose 10 pounds in 10 days isn't healthy, nor is it recommended by experts. Even if it worked, you'd be likely to gain it all back, as with any fad diet. For lasting results, it's much better to lose weight at a slower, steadier rate. Focus on a plan you can live with for life.
Is It Good for Certain Conditions?
No, this is not a recommended plan for any conditions. While you may lose weight, it's unlikely you'd keep it off, because this diet isn't doable long-term.

Grapefruit can interfere with certain prescription drugs, including statins ( cholesterol drugs) and some blood pressure drugs. It increases the effect of these drugs and can cause adverse effects hours before and hours after taking these medications.

If you have a health condition, ask your doctor about whether you should avoid eating grapefruit or drinking its juice.
The Final Word
Don't bother with this diet. Such a limited variety of foods in small portions is the prescription for boredom. It's exactly the formula to cause most dieters to give up trying to lose weight.

Grapefruit can be part of a healthy weight loss diet because it's nutritious, not because of any mysterious fat-burning properties. If you're a grapefruit lover, reap the benefits of this super-nutritious fruit by enjoying a serving before meals. A half grapefruit or a glass of grapefruit juice before meals may help fill you up, so you'll eat fewer calories at meals and potentially lose weight.

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Grapefruit Diet Plan Review: Does It Work?

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The grapefruit diet has outlasted most fad diets. People were even trying it back in the 1930s. Its fans claim that grapefruit contains certain enzymes that, when eaten before other foods, help burn off fat. The diet, which has several variations, lasts 10-12 days and claims to help you lose as much as 10 pounds.

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Nobody knows who created the grape fruit diet. It was created in 1970's.

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https://news.vanderbilt.edu/2006/05/11/effectiveness-of-grapefruit-diet-studied-at-vanderbilt-medical-center-56863/

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Effectiveness of Grapefruit Diet Studied at Vanderbilt Medical Center

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In order to validate, or perhaps disprove, the belief that consuming grapefruit is a sensible weight loss strategy, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center have launched a two-year, three-arm randomized controlled study to see just how consumption of grapefruit and grapefruit juice affec…

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Yes, the diet is still alive, people still thinks it works.

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One thing is undisputed about the grapefruit diet: It certainly has staying power.

The fad diet debuted in the 1930s amidst claims that its namesake fruit contains fat-burning enzymes that melt off pounds. Nearly a century later, it continues to draw attention and followers.

The eating plan (surprise, surprise) puts a big emphasis on a certain softball-sized citrus fruit. Grapefruit lands a high-profile role in every meal - breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The short-term diet's main selling point is that it can help you lose 10 pounds during a 10- to 12-day detox. So is there any juice to that claim? Let's squeeze out some information with dietitian Lauren Sullivan, RD.

What can you eat on the grapefruit diet?

For starters, you'll chow on grapefruit - and lots of it.

Most versions of the diet include half a grapefruit with each meal of the day. The plans often allow you to sub in grapefruit juice if you're feeling adventurous or don't want to deal with a saw-toothed spoon.

After that, the primary focus of the diet is cutting waaaaay back on calories. Some plans suggest limiting yourself to as little as 800 calories in a day. That's less than half of what is recommended for a healthy diet.

"Calories are energy for your body," explains Sullivan. "Think of it like gasoline in your car. If you're not fueling up properly, your engine is going to sputter."

Other hallmarks of the classic grapefruit diet include eating foods rich in protein and high in fat and cholesterol. (Think eggs and red meat). The diet also tends to frown upon sugars and carbohydrates.

A sample meal on the grapefruit diet might include:

Half a grapefruit or 8 ounces 100% grapefruit juice without adding sugar.

Salad or a red or green vegetable cooked in butter or spices.

Meat or fish cooked in any manner.

One cup of coffee or tea without cream or sugar.

There is no one grapefruit diet, though, so guidelines tend to change plan to plan. The eating plan also carries several aliases, including the Hollywood diet.

Does grapefruit really melt fat?

Grapefruit offers many wonderful qualities, but being a miracle fat burner isn't one of them. "It's a healthy food," says Sullivan. "It's not magic, though."

The fruit, however, does deserve consideration for your weight loss toolbox. A 2006 study showed that it " would appear reasonable" to include grapefruit in a diet designed to shed pounds. A 2011 study came to much the same conclusion.

Here's why: Grapefruit is roughly 88% water, so eating it with meals tends to make you feel full faster. That, in turn, makes you eat less. (The nutrition pros call that concept " preloading.")

As for the grapefruit diet's quick weight loss claims, that's more a byproduct of severely slashing calories. "You lose weight on the plan because you're not eating as much," says Sullivan. "It's that simple."

Grapefruit and medications

A word of caution for anyone considering the grapefruit diet: It's definitely not a good idea if you're on certain medications, including statins that help regulate your cholesterol.

Grapefruit contains a chemical compound that interferes with your body's ability to process some medications. That affects the way the medicines work, leading to some serious health concerns.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration requires warnings on some medications related to their use with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. If you're on a medication, ask your healthcare provider if grapefruit is OK to include in your diet.

Benefits of grapefruit

Don't let the dubious claims about the grapefruit diet shape your opinion on the tropical fruit, says Sullivan. Overall, grapefruit offers an impressive nutritional resume. Highlights include:

Serving as an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A.

Packing a high fiber content that can boost heart health.

Cancer-fighting antioxidant properties.

A low score on the glycemic index, meaning it doesn't cause blood sugar levels to spike.

On top of that, grapefruit packs a lot of taste without a lot of calories.

"Grapefruit is worth having in your diet," says Sullivan, "but don't base your whole diet plan around it."

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The Grapefruit Diet: Does It Really Work?

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One thing is undisputed about the grapefruit diet: It certainly has staying power. The fad diet debuted in the 1930s amidst claims that its namesake fruit contains fat-burning enzymes that melt off pounds. Nearly a century later, it continues to draw attention and followers.

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Good: It is high in fiber, fiber is super healthy. It also good because it has lower cholesterol levels.

Bad: It is not a doable diet for long term weight loss, you will eventually gain that weight back. It can interfere with prescribed drugs.

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https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/grapefruit-benefits

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The Promise

The grapefruit diet has outlasted most fad diets. People were even trying it back in the 1930s.

Its fans claim that grapefruit contains certain enzymes that, when eaten before other foods, help burn off fat.

The diet, which has several variations, lasts 10-12 days and claims to help you lose as much as 10 pounds.

Before you head for the citrus aisle, you need to get the facts, especially about the diet's fat-burning claim.

What You Can Eat and What You Can't

You'd better like grapefruit -- a lot. Most versions of this diet recommend eating it with every meal.

The classic version of the diet involves:

Cutting back on sugar and carbs (including rice, potatoes, and pasta)

Avoiding certain foods, such as celery and white onion

Eating more of foods that are high in protein, fat, and/or cholesterol (such as eggs, pork, and red meat)

Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice before or with every meal

Most variations also cut calories, some to as low as 800 calories per day.

On the diet, you also drink 8 glasses of water and 1 cup of coffee daily.

Level of Effort: Medium

Some versions of the grapefruit diet are really strict. Others are fairly flexible. Either way, you'll need to have a taste for the tart fruit.

Limitations: These depend on what version of the grapefruit diet you do.

Some versions curb carbs and bulk up on high-fat, high-cholesterol foods or cut calories drastically. Others just ask you to eat grapefruit at or before every meal, and you can pretty much eat whatever you want otherwise. The classic version involves combining foods (to get the alleged fat-burning effect), such as bacon and salad.

Cooking and shopping: You'll be putting a lot of grapefruit in your shopping cart, but there's not a lot of extra prep work.

Packaged foods and meals? No.

In-person meetings? No.

Exercise: Not required.

Does It Allow for Dietary Restrictions or Preferences?

Vegetarians and vegans: The original version of the diet includes meat. Vegetarians and vegans would need to tweak the diet to make it work for them.

Gluten-free: Some versions of the diet cut back on carbs, including carbs that contain gluten. But the diet doesn't ban gluten. You'll need to check food labels if you're trying to avoid gluten completely.

What Else You Should Know

Cost: Grapefruit doesn't cost a lot, depending on the season and where you live.

Support: This is a diet you do on your own.

What Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, Says:
Does It Work?
Sorry, but grapefruit doesn't burn fat.

There have been a few studies about grapefruit and weight loss. In one, obese people who ate half a grapefruit before meals for 12 weeks lost more weight than those who didn't eat or drink any grapefruit products.

It may be that the water in grapefruit helps you feel full, and then you eat less. But if you're hoping that grapefruit will melt fat, you're going to be disappointed.

Trying to lose 10 pounds in 10 days isn't healthy, nor is it recommended by experts. Even if it worked, you'd be likely to gain it all back, as with any fad diet. For lasting results, it's much better to lose weight at a slower, steadier rate. Focus on a plan you can live with for life.
Is It Good for Certain Conditions?
No, this is not a recommended plan for any conditions. While you may lose weight, it's unlikely you'd keep it off, because this diet isn't doable long-term.

Grapefruit can interfere with certain prescription drugs, including statins ( cholesterol drugs) and some blood pressure drugs. It increases the effect of these drugs and can cause adverse effects hours before and hours after taking these medications.

If you have a health condition, ask your doctor about whether you should avoid eating grapefruit or drinking its juice.
The Final Word
Don't bother with this diet. Such a limited variety of foods in small portions is the prescription for boredom. It's exactly the formula to cause most dieters to give up trying to lose weight.

Grapefruit can be part of a healthy weight loss diet because it's nutritious, not because of any mysterious fat-burning properties. If you're a grapefruit lover, reap the benefits of this super-nutritious fruit by enjoying a serving before meals. A half grapefruit or a glass of grapefruit juice before meals may help fill you up, so you'll eat fewer calories at meals and potentially lose weight.

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Grapefruit Diet Plan Review: Does It Work?

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The grapefruit diet has outlasted most fad diets. People were even trying it back in the 1930s. Its fans claim that grapefruit contains certain enzymes that, when eaten before other foods, help burn off fat. The diet, which has several variations, lasts 10-12 days and claims to help you lose as much as 10 pounds.

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No because you will gain that weight back, and if you are prescribed medicine it will not work.  If you don't have prescribed medicine then it could work for you.

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https://www.healthline.com/health/grapefruit-diet#benefits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUB4lHBgPlQ

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The grapefruit diet was among one of the first fad diets to be introduced to the public.

Popularized as the "Hollywood diet," the grapefruit diet involves eating grapefruit or drinking its juice with every meal.

Supporters of the diet claim grapefruit can help burn fat, quickly leading to weight loss in as few as 12 days. But there's limited research to support these claims.

This article explores the research behind the grapefruit diet and whether a grapefruit diet is effective and safe for weight loss.

Unlike single food diets like the cabbage soup diet, the grapefruit diet consists of more than just grapefruit.

The diet calls for a protein-rich meal plan that incorporates a grapefruit or grapefruit juice at every meal.

The grapefruit diet promises quick and rapid weight loss due to claims that grapefruit has fat-burning enzymes.

Supporters of the diet believe you can lose as much as 10 pounds in 12 days.

Despite anecdotal evidence, there's no research that supports claims of this fat-burning enzyme.

Summary
The grapefruit diet incorporates grapefruit into every meal and promises rapid weight loss due to fat-burning enzymes found in grapefruits. However, there's no research to support this claim.

There are multiple versions of guidelines for the diet, but many sources claim it should last 2 or 3 weeks.

Every version is low in carbohydrates and calories and high in protein.

In some versions, the diet calls for consuming no more than 800 calories per day.

Generally, people following the grapefruit diet can prepare their foods however they like, including with spices, salad dressings, or butter.

Examples of meals include:

Breakfast: two boiled eggs, two slices of bacon, and 1/2 grapefruit or 8 ounces of grapefruit juice

Lunch: salad with dressing, any meat in any amount, and 1/2 grapefruit or 8 ounces of grapefruit juice

Dinner: any kind of meat prepared any way, salad or red and green vegetables, coffee or tea, and 1/2 grapefruit or 8 ounces of grapefruit juice

Bedtime snack: 8 ounces of skim milk

Summary
Multiple versions of the grapefruit diet exist, but every version is high in protein and low in carbohydrates and calories. Some versions limit you to just 800 calories per day.

Incorporating low calorie, highly nutritious foods like grapefruit into your diet is a smart and healthy choice - not just for weight loss, if that's your goal, but for your overall health.

A single grapefruit contains over 60% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin C.

Vitamin C has antioxidant properties known to protect and strengthen your immune system ().

In addition to protecting your immune system, research shows that grapefruit consumption is associated with higher intake of magnesium, potassium, dietary fiber, and improved diet quality ().

Fiber and antioxidant-rich fruits like grapefruit may help protect against heart disease and stroke (, ).

Grapefruit's fiber-rich content may also help you feel fuller and eat fewer calories throughout the day ( 5), which may help with weight loss.

Although grapefruit has long been associated with weight loss (), more research is needed to support this claim.

Since no clearly established guidelines for the grapefruit diet exist, it's impossible to evaluate the full benefits of this diet.

Summary
Grapefruits are low in calories and highly nutritious. That said, more research is needed to support claims that they can help with weight loss.

Although grapefruits are a low calorie, nutrient-dense option with many health benefits, this diet is problematic for other reasons.

There's no evidence of magical fat-burning enzymes associated with grapefruits.

Quick, temporary weight loss associated with the grapefruit diet is likely due to the low calorie and low carb intake (). This would result in quick, temporary weight loss even without the grapefruit.

While low-calorie diets may result in initial weight loss, they're rarely successful for those seeking long-term results.

There are health drawbacks, too.

Low calorie diets can weaken your bones, lower your metabolism, and cause fatigue, muscle loss, and nutrient deficiencies (, , , ).

Another negative aspect of the diet plan is its limitations.

Twelve days on such a restricted plan may be possible, but eating the same foods and such few calories every day could lead some people to ultimately abandon the plan.

The grapefruit diet is also ambiguous. With multiple versions, it's bound to cause confusion among followers.

In addition, most salad dressings and meats you can eat on the grapefruit diet - especially the daily morning bacon - are high in saturated fats and cholesterol.

Summary
Low calorie diets like the grapefruit diet may result in initial weight loss, but they have their share of health drawbacks. The restrictive diet is also unsustainable, limiting, and confusing.

Although claims of some magical fat-burning enzyme in grapefruits aren't backed by research, studies have found grapefruit to be positively associated with weight loss.

One study found that participants who consumed grapefruit daily with meals experienced reduced waist size ().

A 2014 study found that body weight, waist circumference, and body mass index (BMI) were lower among female grapefruit consumers when compared to non-consumers ().

More current research is needed to determine the connection between grapefruit consumption and weight loss.

Although quick and temporary weight loss is possible on the grapefruit diet, it's probably due to the fact that you're consuming less than 1,000 calories a day ().

Promises of losing 10 pounds in 12 days is unrealistic and unsustainable.

You may initially lose weight on this diet. But studies show that low calorie diets rarely keep weight off for good (, ).

Summary
Studies have found grapefruit can help with weight loss, but weight loss on the grapefruit diet may be due to consuming fewer calories.

More current research is needed to determine the connection between grapefruit and weight loss.

Grapefruit juice and fresh grapefruit can be part of a balanced, healthy diet ().

But grapefruit can also interfere with certain medications, including:

some statin drugs that lower cholesterol, such as Zocor (simvastatin) and Lipitor (atorvastatin)

some drugs that lower blood pressure, such as Procardia and Adalat CC (both nifedipine)

some organ-transplant rejection drugs, such as Sandimmune and Neoral (both cyclosporine)

some anti-anxiety drugs, such as buspirone

some corticosteroids that treat Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, such as Entocort EC and Uceris (both budesonide)

some drugs that treat abnormal heart rhythms, such as Pacerone and Nexterone (both amiodarone)

some antihistamines, such as Allegra (fexofenadine)

Grapefruit juice tends to interfere with the action of these drugs because it contains a class of chemicals called furanocoumarins.

Studies show that furanocoumarins may increase the blood levels of over 85 medications ( 18).

By slowing down how your body normally breaks down medications in your gut and liver, grapefruit can increase the side effects of these drugs, increasing your risk for complications.

For other drugs, such as antihistamines, grapefruit may have the opposite effect, reducing the drug's effectiveness ().

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you can have fresh grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking these and other medications.

Summary
Grapefruit can be part of a healthy diet, but it can also interfere with certain medications. Ask your doctor before consuming grapefruit when taking medication.

Outside of a couple of small studies, there's no evidence to suggest there's any magical power found in grapefruit other than the fact that it's a low calorie, highly nutritious citrus fruit.

While this diet may help you drop pounds quickly, the weight will likely return as quickly as it left.

It's a quick fix without any real potential of long-term sustainability.

Well-rounded diets incorporate a variety of healthy foods and fruits.

Instead of focusing just on grapefruits, aim for the recommended 2 to 2.5 cups of fruits per day ().

Grapefruits can be part of these servings - but you don't need to consume them at every meal.

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The Grapefruit Diet Review: Pros and Cons

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The grapefruit diet was among one of the first fad diets to be introduced to the public. Popularized as the "Hollywood diet," the grapefruit diet involves eating grapefruit or drinking its juice with every meal. Supporters of the diet claim grapefruit can help burn fat, quickly leading to weight loss in as few as 12 days.

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Does grapefruit's tart taste and diet-food reputation put you off? If so, it might just be time for you to give this citrus powerhouse another try - in addition to being one of the healthiest fruits you can eat (grapefruit is rich in nutrients, antioxidants and fiber), it also comes in some pretty sweet varieties!

Here are some interesting facts you may not know about grapefruit:

"Grapefruit" gets its name from grapes.

It's difficult to imagine two fruits more dissimilar than grapes and grapefruit. Apart from their radically different flavors, grapefruit are citrus fruits that range in size from ten to fifteen centimeters, while a single grape (which is technically a berry) is about three centimeters in circumference. Plus, grapes grow on vines while grapefruit grow on trees.

But one thing the two fruits have in common is the fact that they both grow in clusters. Grapefruit clusters can't quite compete with grape clusters when it comes to sheer numbers (there can be as many as 100 grapes per cluster), but a cluster of 25 grapefruit can look pretty impressive!

Is grapefruit good for you? Yes - but dark pink and red grapefruit are even more nutritious than yellow or white grapefruit.

No matter what color it is, grapefruit benefits your immune system because it's a great source of vitamins C and A. Your body needs these vitamins to stay healthy and recover after an illness (like a cold). But ruby red grapefruit has significantly higher levels of vitamin A than the white, providing 50% off your daily-recommended intake in just one cup. And then there's lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to benefits ranging from heart health to protection from certain types of cancer. White grapefruit doesn't contain this all-important antioxidant, but red and dark pink grapefruit does - in fact, it's what gives them their impressive color (and sweeter taste).

Whatever type you prefer, the health benefits of grapefruit in all its varieties are impressive, making the fruit well worth adding to your diet no matter what color it is.

Grapefruit is 92% water.

When considering what is grapefruit good for, keeping hydrated might not be the first thing that comes to mind! But the high water content does indeed help you stay hydrated.

Grapefruit's high water content (along with its high fiber content) also help you to feel full; combined with grapefruit calories equaling just 52 per serving, this is probably part of what gives grapefruit "diet" status. Regardless, studies have shown that including grapefruit in your diet may help boost weight loss, as well as reduce cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels, making it a guilt-free, healthy, and tasty addition to your food plan.

There are utensils made especially for eating grapefruit.

Wondering how to eat grapefruit? Sure, you can peel and eat it just like you can an orange, but it's a bit messier than eating an orange (grapefruits are 75% juice, and just a single grapefruit can provide you with two-thirds of a cup of grapefruit juice benefits). Using a grapefruit knife can help you cut through the thick, waxy peel and separate it from the fruit in a way that keeps you from getting splattered thanks to the utensil's serrated edges that are designed to "hug" the fruit's curves.

Another neat way to consume grapefruit is to cut a whole fruit in half and use a grapefruit spoon. A grapefruit spoon looks like a regular spoon, but has serrated edges that are good for cutting through the flesh of the fruit, while you use the "bowl" of the spoon to scoop it into your mouth.

These are just a few unique facts about this very interesting fruit. So, if grapefruit has left you feeling "bitter" in the past, give it another try...you may just find your attitude towards it (as well as the fruit itself) growing sweeter!

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Does grapefruit's tart taste and diet-food reputation put you off? If so, it might just be time for you to give this citrus powerhouse another try - in addition to being one of the healthiest fruits you can eat (grapefruit is rich in nutrients, antioxidants and fiber), it also comes in some pretty sweet varieties!