Fresh Florida Grapefruit and 100% grapefruit juice can be a healthy addition to any diet.
Impact of Grapefruit and 100% Grapefruit Juice on Weight
Fresh Florida Grapefruit and Florida Grapefruit Juice are nutrient-dense and can be a healthy addition to any diet, including a weight-loss diet. 100% grapefruit juice contains no added sugars, making it a healthy replacement of sugar-sweetened beverages.
Anecdotally, fresh grapefruit and grapefruit juice have long been associated with weight loss. There is a history of grapefruit being included as a key component of a number of “trendy” or “fad” weight loss plans that are very limited in their food selection and typically very low in calories (under 1,000 calories per day). These types of diets are not recommended as they fall short in providing needed nutrients and/or are too low in calories for most people.
The good news is that observational2 and clinical3-5 research studies, published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, do provide evidence for a positive role for grapefruit or grapefruit juice in weight loss or body composition measures such as waist circumference when included as part of the usual or a calorie-reduced diet.
Fresh grapefruit and grapefruit juice can be key parts of a weight loss plan because:
- They are nutrient-dense, providing a high number of nutrients per calorie.
- Fresh grapefruit provides dietary fibre and ½ medium fresh grapefruit can contribute to daily fiber intake to help you feel full for longer and help promote weight loss by reducing calorie intake.6
- 100% grapefruit juice and fresh grapefruit have high water content which may help promote satiety (fullness).
Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t always easy but drinking Florida Grapefruit Juice or eating fresh grapefruit and doing a few simple things daily can help. Move, stay hydrated, eat lots of fruits and veggies, be active outdoors, and incorporate more nutrients into your daily diet to benefit your overall health and wellness.
DID YOU KNOW?
Grapefruit Juice has more nutrients per ounce and fewer calories than other commonly consumed 100% fruit juices.7
References
- USDA/DHHS. 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
- Murphy et al. Food & Nutr Res. 2014;58.
- Fujioka et al. J Med Food. 2006;9(1):49-54.
- Silver et al. Nutr Metab. 2011;8(1):8.
- Dow et al. Metabolism. 2012;61(7):1026-1035.
- Dietary Reference Intakes for Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Fat, Fatty Acids, Cholesterol, Protein, and Amino Acids. Institute of Medicine. The National Academies Press, Washington, DC. 2005.
- Rampersaud. J Food Sci. 2007;72(4):S261-S266.