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Benefits of Grapefruit Diet
Grapefruit
are rich in vitamin C as well as other micro-nutrients, certain phyto-chemicals
and fiber. Grapefruit diet have certain advantages like:

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Grapefruit diet is low in
calories, full of vitamin C, and contains beta-carotene
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It can also protect against infection and cancer
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The white pith contains pectin and bioflavonoids
which makes grapefruits an excellent antioxidant food
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Early
results from US researchers suggests that eating grapefruit really does help
reduce the risk of developing diabetes
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Enzymes in grapefruit help to
reduce insulin levels and encourage weight loss
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This diet is incredibly easy to follow
Negative Aspects of Grapefruit Diet
Grapefruit diet is a low calorie diet. Here are
some of its downsides.
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The shortage
of calories and the amount of caffeinated beverages one has to drink make this
diet dangerous, as it can result in dehydration.
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On the other
side also, the diet is deficient in fiber, protein and several important
vitamins and minerals.
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The diet is lacking in essential vitamins & minerals
and as a result you may feel dizziness or low energy levels throughout the
diet.
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It relies
too much on a single food, hence it is too restrictive.Â
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Since it
also lacks sufficient iron, calcium, and many vitamins, this ‘diet’ is not
healthy.
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The diet is strictly short-term
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The diet
doesn't help changing your usual eating habits, which actually need to be to
gain permanent weight loss, the weight you lose will likely be
regained back over time.
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