Eating Grapefruit?

Question

Is i t true that eating grapefruit helps your body to minimise the amount of insuline produced, so that the food you eat isnt stored as fat but used as energy?

Answer 1

I know that grapefruit is extremely low GI because of the amount of fibre that it contains therefore any sugar that it does contain is released very slowly lowering the amount of insulin released.

Answer 2

Eat it the same way you would an orange. It is just like a big orange that tastes different. Some people cut them in half and eat it by scooping with a spoon. Sugar is a taste thing just like salt. Some people want it on GF, some don't. Or you can peel the grapefruit, separate the wedges and eat them. It is all about personal preference. There is no right or wrong way to do it. Just eat it however you like it.

Answer 3

I am not sure of the way it works but I added a grapefruit for breakfast to my daily intake when I was trying to lose weight some years ago and it worked.

In fairness I did cut down on drinking and eating in between meals and before I went to bed, the actual meals didi not change althouhg I ate slower. My excersise level was reasonable through football and football training so I did not increase physical activities at all.

Strangely food tasted so much better and I didi lose a lot of weight after an initial few weeks of wondering weather it was worth it.

Answer 4

No, the basis of your statement is untrue. However, grapefruit has a very low GI number so it shouldn't adversely effect blood glucose levels. Grapefruit juice is a different story; it has a high GI number, so if you're concerned about insulin levels, stay well clear of it as a juice drink.

Answer 5

There's been some preliminary research into it, but there's no real evidence yet - see the BBC's independent report on:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3439391.stm

It's worth trying it because even if it doesn't have that effect, grapefruit's still healthy and full of vitamin C and antioxidants.

Answer 6

It depends on how slow or fast your metabolism is. I have not heard anything about it minimizing the amount of insuline but it does help speed up your metabolism. What may work for one person may not work for another.

Answer 7

if you eat grapefruit in the morning or a small portion with every meal it helps to break down fat.

Answer 8

Yea iv heard this but i hate grapfruit as some 1 says above it helps break down the fat

Answer 9

i haven't heard that but celery is one of the best foods to eat if you are on a diet because it takes more energy to eat it than the calories it contains

Answer 10

never heard of any fruit that reduces the amount of insulin produced!!!!!!