It is true – grapefruits can help you lose weight?
It is also known as pomelo. This really is a star diet food and many diets have evolved around eating grapefruits. I don’t propose you do that for one minute, however I do suggest you add a few more to your diet.
Grapefruits contains hydroxycitric acid, an interesting compound. This compound is thought to inhibit the enzyme ATP-citrase from turning any excess glucose molecules into cholesterol and fat. It would appear to disrupt this process of about 40 percent for up to 12 hours. This compound also seems to calm and possible turn down appetite.
It is also thought to raise the levels of serotonin, our happy brain chemicals helping to control appetite, reducing cravings and binging.
There is another food that contains hydroxycitric acid eaten a lot in Asia, the brindleberry.
Grape fruit is also excellent at cleansing the body, and reducing cholesterol. Research show it reduces insulin levels, one of several factors that make us hungry, so we will eat less.