Do Grapefruits Help Burn Fat?

Sorry, but grapefruit doesn't burn fat. There have been a few studies about grapefruit and weight loss. In one, obese people who ate half a grapefruit before meals for 12 weeks lost more weight than those who didn't eat or drink any grapefruit products.

How much weight can you lose by eating grapefruit?

The Grapefruit Diet Plan claims dieters can lose up to 10 pounds in 12 days without hunger and while still eating meals at normal times.

Why does grapefruit help with weight loss?

Therefore, the smaller the insulin spike after a meal, the more efficiently the body processes food for use as energy and the less it's stored as fat in the body. Grapefruit may possess unique chemical properties that reduce insulin levels which promotes weight loss.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.