The Grapefruit DietDescription:

Cut back sugar and carb

Eating food that is high in protein, fat, and cholesterol.

Avoid food, such as celery and white onion.

Eating grapefruit with every meal.

Cut back on calories --as low as 800 calories per day.

At least 8 glasses of water and 1 cup of coffee daily.

Claims :

Claims that grapefruit contain certain enzymes that help to burn fat.

Quackery:

“The grapefruit diet will help you lose 10 pounds in approximately 12 days”

Lose 10 lbs in 12 days!

DRI OVER UNDER

Protein 10-35% *38%

Carbohydrates 45-65% 21%

Total Fat 20-35% *41%

Calories 2000 1087

Minerals

Calcium 1000mg 581mg

Potassium 4700mg 2339mg

Sodium <2300mg 2400mg

Iron 18mg 9mg

Zinc 8mg

Magnesium 310mg 230mg

Vitamins

A 700 µg RAE 636 µg RAE

D 15 µg 4 µg

E 15 mg AT 6 mg AT

K 90 µg 314 µg

C 75mg 216mg

Benefits:

Full of vitamin C, contains beta carotene, low in calories

Enzymes in grapefruit help to reduce insulin levels and weight loss

Protect against infection

Reduce risks of diabetes

Risks:

The diet can cause you to feel dizziness or low energy levels throughout the diet

The grapefruit diet is high in saturated fat and cholesterol—contributes to heart disease and cancer.

No variety in diet

Lacks in iron and calcium

The diet is deficient in fiber, protein and several important vitamins and minerals

Recommendation? XRequires to cut out certain food—lacks some on the vitamins and minerals that are need to function.