It’s no secret to anyone who has ever tried the Grapefruit Diet that grapefruit is a delicious way to enjoy losing weight. Grapefruit’s weight loss benefits come in many different ways. Here are four reasons why eating grapefruit helps you lose weight.
1. Grapefruit is full of fiber.
One grapefruit has 4 grams of dietary fiber. Fiber is a substance found in certain foods that is not absorbed into your system when you eat. Instead, it helps push food through your body and increases your feeling of satiety, thereby helping you eat less while maintaining a healthy metabolism. Substitute your normal bowl of cereal with one grapefruit each morning at breakfast to lose weight. When you chose the Ruby Red Grapefruit variety, you’ll find you don’t need to add sugar for it to taste naturally sweet.
2. Grapefruit juice improves weight loss.
In a recent study conducted at UC Berkeley, mice that were fed grapefruit juice gained 18% less weight on a high-fat diet than another group that didn’t ingest grapefruit juice. This suggests that compounds in grapefruit juice, even without the fiber and pulp, help to breakdown fat stores in the body. It’s easy to juice Florida grapefruit. Just cut in half and process with a hand or electric juicer. Ruby Red grapefruit provides a combination of sweetness and tang that dieters enjoy.
3. Grapefruit make a great meal replacement.
Dieters who replaced one meal a day with grapefruit report feeling full and satisfied. If you suffer from mid-day fatigue or hunger, snacking on a grapefruit instead of junk food provides enough fiber to fill you, and sugar to give you an energy boost. In addition, the citrus flavor of grapefruit improves your mental clarity.
4. Grapefruit are low in calories.
One standard size Indian River Grapefruit has only about 100 calories. You’d be hard pressed to find many delicious snacks that compare to that number. For a delicious, guilt-free snack, try dehydrating some grapefruit slices. You can store them in bags and rely on them while on the road, to satisfy your hunger until you can get home to a healthy meal choice. Dried grapefruit is a terrific alternative to chips in your child’s lunch box, too. Grapefruit gifts for yourself or someone else are a wonderful way to express your love. Share the healthful benefits of grapefruit with your friends and family today.