Can eating just 1/2 a grapefruit after each meal make you lose weight?
Warning: Grapefruit is powerful enough to interact with certain drugs, so if you are taking any pharmaceutical medications, it is very important to talk to your doctor or naturopath if you plan to eat grapefruit on a daily basis.
Serving Size 1/2 fruit (3-3/4" dia) (123 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 52
Calories from Fat 2
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 166.05mg 5%
Carbohydrates 13.1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars 8.5g
Protein 0.9g
Vitamin A 28% •
Vitamin C 64%
Calcium 0% •
Iron 1%
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Grandmother's Kitchen
References
(1) Dow CA1, Going SB, Chow HH, Patil BS, Thomson CA. Metabolism. 2012 Jul;61(7):1026-35. doi: 10.1016/j.metabol.2011.12.004. Epub 2012 Feb 2.The effects of daily consumption of grapefruit on body weight, lipids, and blood pressure in healthy, overweight adults.