Grapefruit = Weight-loss: Not a Myth

In 2005, the Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center at Scripps Clinic led by Dr. Ken Fujioka, conducted a 12-week study where 100 overweight people tested the experiment. They discovered that by eating a half of grapefruit or drinking a serving of the natural juice before each meal, three times a day helped them lose more than three pounds in three months.

According to Mary Shomon, of About.com, “The grapefruit diet is alive and well!”

Her article also explains how the fruit is high in fiber, water content, and has a low glycemic load. As a result, it reduces the impact on your blood sugar levels which helps to keep your metabolism under control and promotes weight loss.

"Our study shows grapefruit can play a vital role in overall health and wellness, and in battling America's ever-growing obesity epidemic," stated Dr. Fujioka. "Whether it's the properties of grapefruit or its ability to satiate appetites, grapefruit appeared to help with weight loss and decreased insulin levels leading to better health. It's good the 'Grapefruit Diet' never lost its popularity among the public."