Grapefruit

Need to fire-up your metabolism? Grab a grapefruit spoon. Just holf of this low-calorie fruit may boost your metabolism significantly, according to researchers from the Scripps Clinic's Nutrition and Metabolic Research Center.. In a recent study involving 100 men and women ( avg. weight=218 lbs.), those eating 1/2 grapefruit
3 x's/d lost an average of 3.6 pounds in 12 weeks, compared to the control group, which saw an avg. of only .5 pounds. A third group drinking grapefruit juice with each meal finished a close second with an avg. of 3.3 lbs. Most impressive, some participants loss more than 10 lbs. Researchers believe that the compounds in grapefruit may hlep reduce insulin, which is known to regulate fat metabolism...Now go find a grapefruit spoon.....

Of the may varied ways to increase metabolism, grapefruit may have the most to offer, its high water content makes it an excellent low-calorie, sodium free snack. 1 whole grapefruit has more than 100% of the Daily Value of Vitamin C, as well as naringin, a compound that prolongs teh effectiveness of caffeine....Evidence also suggests that grapefruit may protect against certain types of cancer.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.

Calories in Grapefruit:
1 large grapefruit = 35 calories

Grapefruit is very beneficial fruit for our health.
It is more effective for burning the fat and losing extra weight.
It also controls the cholesterol level and keep body fit.

Grapefriut is also one the best things you can take with your oral.. It just make them that much stronger !!!!

Hi Pumped,
Great informative post on grapefruit and like to add some benefits of grapefruit here.
Grapefruits promotes fast healing of wounds and uses to treat urinary tract infection, cough and cold and prevents from cardiovascular disease. Grapefruits helps in maintaining healthy gums and teeth and promotes good eyesight.

Grapefruit is an ideal foods for those persons who want to lose the weight.
Drink grapefruit juice at morning with empty stomach to burn your stomach and overall body fat and also to control your cholesterol level in a fast way.