The health benefits of using grapefruit in diet is many but most important is weight loss and insulin resistance.
Grape fruit is rich in antioxidants lycopene,vitamin C, potassium and low on sodium.
It is a versatile fruit and can be included at breakfast or at night as a snack.
Studies has shown drinking fresh grapefruit juice is more effective than having grapefruit capsule.
In that study , group who had half of a fresh grapefruit three times a day before each meal for 12 weeks has lost 1.5 kg weight.
Along with weight loss, there was significant reduction in 2-hour post-glucose insulin level in that grapefruit group.
Grapefruits facts for weight loss and reasons why grapefruit helps in weight loss.
Stabilizes blood sugar
Studies has shown that grapefruit can help reduce insulin levels and effectively prevent the body to store food as fat for longer time.
Low glycemic index fruit
Grapefruit has low glycemic index which helps to boost the metabolism of the body as a result body can burn fat fast.
High satiety level
Grapefruits keeps body full for longer time.
Grapefruit contains fiber called pectin, which helps to keep body full and helps to avoid eating snacks.
Low in calorie
Grapefruit is low in calorie. A serving of grapefruit contains 53 calories and about 2 g of fiber.
Tips
Drink half of fresh grapefruit juice three times a day before every meal to reduce weight naturally.
For more effective and fast weight loss, combine grapefruit juice with lemon or orange.
Try making a smoothie with apple and grapefruit for weight loss.
Enjoy the dried fruit slices of grapefruit in your salad.
Eat grapefruit as a dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth craving.
References: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16579728
