Introduction

A 21-day so-called "diet" of grapefruits, a little protein and not much else.

Despite many ludicrous claims, grapefruit (like cabbage) does not possess any "fat-burning" properties.



What you eat

Typical breakfast

Half a grapefruit & black coffee.

Typical lunch

Half a grapefruit, 1 egg, some salad, a piece of dry toast & tea or coffee (no milk).

Typical dinner

Half a grapefruit, 2 eggs, half a head of lettuce with tomato, & tea or coffee (no milk).



Advantages

Grapefruit is fat free, low in calories and full of vitamin C. Pink grapefruits also contain some beta-carotene. However, eating a few grapefruits hardly justifies calling it a "diet".



Drawbacks

Lacking sufficient iron, calcium, and many vitamins, this "diet" is unhealthy as well as monotonous. Also, it contains far too few calories. Needless to say, it doesn`t help you to change your eating habits which is the No 1 secret of permanent weight loss.



Verdict

Avoid it.

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