PEEL ME A GRAPEFRUIT

THIS LARGE MEMBER OF THE CITRUS FAMILY IS A HEALTHY DIET FOOD, THOUGH IT MAY NOT BE THE FAT-BURNER SOME SAY IT IS

Words Jennifer Stackhouse

Grapefruit is a very popular diet fruit. Many people will have tried the grapefruit diet, which includes grapefruit in every meal, and many other diets start off with grapefruit for breakfast. The link between weight loss and grapefruit is to do with enzymes in the fruit, which are said to burn fat. However, there is no research to support the notion that grapefruit, whether consumed as whole fruit or juice, has any fat-burning enzymes. According to dietitians, the weight loss achieved by following the grapefruit diet for several weeks is most likely due to the fruit’s low-carb, high-protein makeup. Despite the lack of scientific backup on fat-burning enzymes, the grapefruit continues to be seen as a health food. Like all citrus, it’s rich in vitamin C and also contains beneficial antioxidants, which makes…

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Good Organic Gardening (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue #12.2- 2021

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