Grapefruit diet
Grapefruit Diet
The Grapefruit Diet (pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪpˌfruːt daɪət/) is a popular fad diet that emphasizes the consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice in an attempt to promote weight loss.
Etymology
The term "Grapefruit Diet" is derived from the English words "grapefruit", a citrus fruit known for its slightly bitter and sour taste, and "diet", which refers to the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism. The diet is so named because it involves the consumption of grapefruit or grapefruit juice at every meal.
Description
The Grapefruit Diet is a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet that typically lasts for 12 days, with a two-day break before it can be repeated. The diet's meal plan requires dieters to consume half a grapefruit or drink a glass of unsweetened grapefruit juice before or during each meal. The diet also restricts the consumption of complex carbohydrates and sugars while encouraging the intake of protein-rich foods.
Related Terms
- Fad diet: A diet that promises quick weight loss through what is usually an unhealthy and unbalanced diet.
- Weight loss: A decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (diet, exercise) or involuntary (illness) circumstances.
- Grapefruit: A subtropical citrus tree known for its relatively large sour to semi-sweet, somewhat bitter fruit.
- Carbohydrate: A biomolecule consisting of carbon (C), hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O) atoms, usually with a hydrogen–oxygen atom ratio of 2:1 (as in water).
- Protein: A nutrient that the body needs in large amounts to function properly.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Grapefruit diet
- Wikipedia's article - Grapefruit diet
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