GRAPEFRUIT DIET
The Grapefruit Diet dates its origination almost 30 years ago, but has been revised and updated numerous times. Dieters must consume a half grapefruit with each meal, and abide by an extremely restrictive diet of less than 800 calories per day. Coffee is actually recommended on this diet, as the caffeine is thought to help the body burn off fat.
Foods Emphasized: Grapefruit, coffee, butter, bacon, and vegetables
Foods Discouraged: Dairy, bread, rice, and pasta
Grapefruit’s fat-burning reputation precedes itself, and this main ingredient of the diet plan supposedly will kick-start your metabolism to help with rapid weight loss. Grapefruit is said to contain plant compounds that balance insulin levels and allow metabolism to function efficiently. There is absolutely no restriction on grapefruit intake, nor any other foods, but they must all add up to 800 calories or less per day. This makes finding appropriate foods to eat very difficult! You could easily max your calories out by the middle of the day.
This 12-day diet only consists of extremely small meals accompanied by half a grapefruit. While on the diet, you can drink up as much black coffee as you like, and this could be to counteract the extremely low energy levels that you might experience when cutting back calories so extremely. Unlimited amounts of vegetables are also included, and you can even slather them in butter.
Scientists at the Nutrition and Medical Research Centre at Scripps Clinic in San Diego, America, found that simply adding grapefruit and grapefruit juice to your diet, really can aid weight loss. Study participants maintained their normal eating habits and only slightly enhanced their exercise routine. However, the results occurred without any calorie restriction, and while they may not be as drastic as the results obtained via The Grapefruit Diet, they are potentially longer lasting.