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Grapefruit diet?
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Maffiosa
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zsmeie said:
Havnt tried this one myself, though a good girl friend on mine did and she lost 30lbs. I tried to cabbage soup diet, its similar to this one. Great weight loss i short amount of time. Down fall is its loose a good amount of muscle mass, not good for long term IMO.
Lifterforlife
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Yeah, there is merit to grapefruit leading to weight loss. Nice studies to back it up, though the mechanism is still unclear. Don't know that it has to be as drasstic as what is posted, for sure one would lose weight with that diet(calorie deprivation for most folks). Here is one study...
1: J Med Food. 2006 Spring;9(1):49-54. Related Articles, Links
The effects of grapefruit on weight and insulin resistance: relationship to the metabolic syndrome.
Fujioka K, Greenway F, Sheard J, Ying Y.
Division of Endocrinology, Department of Nutrition and Metabolic Research, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California 92130, USA. [email protected]
To study the effects of grapefruit and grapefruit products on body weight and metabolic syndrome, 91 obese patients were randomized to either placebo capsules and 7 ounces (207 mL) of apple juice, grapefruit capsules with 7 ounces (207 mL) of apple juice, 8 ounces (237 mL) of grapefruit juice with placebo capsule, or half of a fresh grapefruit with a placebo capsule three times a day before each meal. Metabolic syndrome parameters were measured at the beginning and end of 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, the fresh grapefruit group had lost 1.6 kg, the grapefruit juice group had lost 1.5 kg, the grapefruit capsule group had lost 1.1 kg, and the placebo group had lost 0.3 kg. The fresh grapefruit group lost significantly more weight than the placebo group (P < .05). A secondary analysis of those with the metabolic syndrome in the four treatment groups demonstrated a significantly greater weight loss in the grapefruit, grapefruit capsule, and grapefruit juice groups compared with placebo (P < .02). There was also a significant reduction in 2-hour post-glucose insulin level in the grapefruit group compared with placebo. Half of a fresh grapefruit eaten before meals was associated with significant weight loss. In metabolic syndrome patients the effect was also seen with grapefruit products. Insulin resistance was improved with fresh grapefruit. Although the mechanism of this weight loss is unknown it would appear reasonable to include grapefruit in a weight reduction diet.
Publication Types:
Randomized Controlled Trial
1: J Med Food. 2006 Spring;9(1):49-54. Related Articles, Links
The effects of grapefruit on weight and insulin resistance: relationship to the metabolic syndrome.
Fujioka K, Greenway F, Sheard J, Ying Y.
Division of Endocrinology, Department of Nutrition and Metabolic Research, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, California 92130, USA. [email protected]
To study the effects of grapefruit and grapefruit products on body weight and metabolic syndrome, 91 obese patients were randomized to either placebo capsules and 7 ounces (207 mL) of apple juice, grapefruit capsules with 7 ounces (207 mL) of apple juice, 8 ounces (237 mL) of grapefruit juice with placebo capsule, or half of a fresh grapefruit with a placebo capsule three times a day before each meal. Metabolic syndrome parameters were measured at the beginning and end of 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, the fresh grapefruit group had lost 1.6 kg, the grapefruit juice group had lost 1.5 kg, the grapefruit capsule group had lost 1.1 kg, and the placebo group had lost 0.3 kg. The fresh grapefruit group lost significantly more weight than the placebo group (P < .05). A secondary analysis of those with the metabolic syndrome in the four treatment groups demonstrated a significantly greater weight loss in the grapefruit, grapefruit capsule, and grapefruit juice groups compared with placebo (P < .02). There was also a significant reduction in 2-hour post-glucose insulin level in the grapefruit group compared with placebo. Half of a fresh grapefruit eaten before meals was associated with significant weight loss. In metabolic syndrome patients the effect was also seen with grapefruit products. Insulin resistance was improved with fresh grapefruit. Although the mechanism of this weight loss is unknown it would appear reasonable to include grapefruit in a weight reduction diet.
Publication Types:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Lifterforlife
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gjohnson5 said:
You really do have interpretation problems bro! My gosh, where is the contradicition? Please, point it out if you can?
Lifterforlife
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Come on spunky...you have to give me red k and some ascinine nickname because you cannot hold your own? Yes, you really are a poor choice for a mod. You would be laughed off most boards. Oh well....personal attacks are the first and sure sign you have won a discussion. Thank you for being such a moron.
People need to learn how to eat properly, make healthier choices & stop looking for a quick fix .. end up hurting themselves more than helping in the long run ...
It is VERY rare to find a decent amount of people who achieved long term success of such fad diets.
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On another note, this fruit does have it's benefits, although I would NEVER recommend basing a diet soley around it ...
Since this thread was about grapefruit.. some interesting info ...
Grapefruit
Diet Nutrition
All citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C as well as other micro-nutrients, certain phyto-chemicals and fiber. Citrus fruits also protect against infection and cancer. They are an essential element in any healthy diet.
Grapefruit is high in vitamin C, potassium, several carotenoids including beta-carotene. The white pith contains pectin and bioflavonoids which makes grapefruits an excellent antioxidant food.
It is VERY rare to find a decent amount of people who achieved long term success of such fad diets.
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On another note, this fruit does have it's benefits, although I would NEVER recommend basing a diet soley around it ...
Since this thread was about grapefruit.. some interesting info ...
Grapefruit
Diet Nutrition
All citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C as well as other micro-nutrients, certain phyto-chemicals and fiber. Citrus fruits also protect against infection and cancer. They are an essential element in any healthy diet.
Grapefruit is high in vitamin C, potassium, several carotenoids including beta-carotene. The white pith contains pectin and bioflavonoids which makes grapefruits an excellent antioxidant food.
