Grapefruit Diet Programs
By
Kevin Stith
Probably one of the longest existing diet
formulas is the grapefruit-based diet. It
has been around since the 1930's. Grapefruit
is not only known for its vitamin C content
but also its ability to secrete an enzyme
that is believed to burn away body fat. As a
diet tool, people either drink the juice of
a grapefruit made from concentrate take
grapefruit pills or eat the actual fruit
during every diet fixture. People either
drink the juice made from the fruit
concentrate, take grapefruit pills, or eat
the actual fruit during every meal. This is
combined with other diet programs that call
for \ lean-meat and a low-calorie intake.
Grapefruit is consumed at
least three times a day with a low caloric
intake of other meats and vegetables. The
modern-day version of the grapefruit diet
allows combining the grapefruit formula with
today's widely-used weight loss programs
like Atkins and South Beach.
Previously, a grapefruit diet
prescribed to followers a strict guide in
what to eat. For example, breakfasts
consisted of protein and fat such as two
eggs and two slices of bacon. At lunch and
dinner, a dieter could unlimited meats and
vegetables.
While many people swear by
the effectiveness of grapefruit in reducing
tweight, there are several findings that
seem to say otherwise. Some diet experts
claim that the miracles of a grapefruit diet
are baseless and at most an urban legend.
Nobody can really explain how
grapefruit or the enzyme it produces melts
body fat. The claim was made in the 1930's,
yet -- no one can really explain how it is
possible. Other diet experts attribute the
alleged success to the lean meat and low
calorie meal plans that the grapefuit diet
is paired with.
These counter allegations are
not scientifically proven either. So, if you
are on a grapefruit diet and it seems to be
working well for you, it may be best for you
to continue. After all, what matters is that
a diet program works.
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