I’m sure that you’ve heard about the “grapefruit diet” that has been buzzing the internet these days and slowly being advertised on the sidewalk and billboards.

And I’m pretty sure too that the word “diet” attached after the grapefruit is what caught your attention to it.

I have been receiving a lot of emails regarding this type of diet and instead of answering your questions one by one; I’ve decided to make a post about it.

What is Grapefruit Diet?

As the name implies, it’s a diet involving grapefruit – carries simple carbohydrate that is rich in fiber. This fruit has no fat, low in calories and sodium and is filled with vitamin C.

For dieters, the fruit is believed to help trim down a person’s appetite, when combined with their diet plan.

A Little Bit of Its History…

Grapefruit diet has been actively present for the past several years. It was first introduced by Mr. Kelly D. Brownell in the 1930. From there, it just spread through word of mouth to books and then the internet.

Grapefruit is also known as Mayo Diet or Hollywood Diet.

How Did It Became a Diet?

The grapefruit has a “magical” ingredient that when gobbled with protein food, it elicits fat burning effect thus causing weight loss. It contains enzymes that accelerate the way our body burns fat.

The cause of quick weight loss from other diets is mainly from fluids and not fats. They claim that when doing this diet, it is possible to lose weight up to 10 pounds in just 12 days without being famished as you would still enjoy your regular meal at regular times.