It doesn't burn fat, but consuming it in lieu of soda will help reduce your calorie intake which in turn will cause less fat to be stored. It is the physical activity of your body that burns fat, not food. Just breathing, your heart pumping and all the other stuff going on inside of you is burning calories as well as your body moving around when walking or exercising. The key to burning fat is consuming less than you are using. Think about it this way: if you have 1000 dollars in your bank account and you take out 100 everyday and put in 75 every day as well then you will lose 25 dollars a day. Make sense?
Also grapefruit juice can help control your body's insulin levels. Insulin regulates blood sugar levels which affects weight. Studies have shown that overweight individuals (50 men & 50 women) who consumed a half grapefruit with each meal for 12 weeks lost an average of 3.6 pounds. This proves that there really is scientific basis for grapefruit as a weight loss agent.
Will grapefruit ripen after its picked?
No because a tangelo (tangerine) is a citrus fruit and citrus fruit dot ripen after they have been picked.
What happens when you swallow a grapefruit seed?
I was told nothing would happen because you have acid in your stomach so it will probably melt. But im not totally sure about it.
What colour does red litmus paper turn to when dipped in grapefruit?
When red litmus paper is dipped in grapefruit juice, it typically remains red. This is because grapefruit juice is slightly acidic, and red litmus paper does not change color in acidic conditions. If the juice were alkaline, the paper would turn blue, but grapefruit juice does not have that property.
What fruits go well with grapefruit?
Oranges would be another citrus fruit if you don't like or can't eat grapefruit. Pomelos are similar to grapefruit.
How long does grapefruit stay fresh?
This food will only last a few days. 5 days in the refrigerator if the food is stored properly. Place in an air tight container for the best results. You can transfer the food to the freezer if longer storage is needed.
Can you eat grapefruit while taking sandoz-azithromycin?
Biaxin is broken down in your body partially by a process called the "CYP 3A4 Pathway." You don't need to know what that is... but grapefruit / grapefruit juice also blocks up that process a little. If you have LOTS of grapefruit, it may cause some safety concerns. A little will probably not hurt. Ask your pharmacist. Yes Biaxcin interacts with Grapefruit juice. It affects how it's broken down in your body, how it gets metobolized. It is a good idea to check with your doctor and or your pharmacist. It showed that with Clarithromycin there was not a reaction other then a delayed time release from 82 minutes to 148 minutes, so I would just use caution. You never know. Just check with the pharmacist. Drugs That Interact With Grapefruit Juice Here are some drugs that interact with grapefruit juice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're concerned about any of your medications. Anxiety: Xanax, Buspar, Versed, Halcion Depression: Luvox, Zoloft Allergies: Allegra Abnormal heart rhythm: Cordarone, quinidine Heart disease/stroke/blood clots: Coumadin Epilepsy: Tegretol Cancer: Cyclophosphamide, etoposide, ifosfamide, tamoxifen, vinblastine, vincristine Cough: Dextromethorphan (found in many over-the-counter cold medicines) HIV: Agenerase, Crixivan, Viracept, Norvir, Fortovase Prostate enlargement: Proscar Heart disease/High blood pressure: Coreg, Cardizem, Plendil, Cardene, Adalat, Procardia, Nimotop, Sular, Covera, Calan, Verelan Erectile dysfunction: Viagra, Cialis Asthma/Emphysema: Theophylline High cholesterol: Lipitor, Lescol, Mevacor, Zocor Pain: Alfenta, Duragesic, Actiq, Sufenta Infection: Biaxin, Sporanox, erythromycin, troleandomycin
Can you take grapefruit on an airplane?
Outside food and drink may not be taken past a certain point in an airport so you will not be able to take it on an airplane.
this answer is false. check the tsa website. you can bring almost all foods. liquids no.
White grape juice made from concentrate gives a pH of around 2 - 2.1.
This would be more acidic than orange juice. someone please fix this.
I tested it today in lab class, it seems a lot but the White Grape juice we had had a pH of about 2.
Although the pomegranate is high in vitamin c like citrus fruit, it is not a citrus fruit; it is classed as a berry.
Is grapefruit bad for high blood sugar?
yes actaully if you dont eat or drink to many i know a boyscout who saved his mothers life from a diabetiv shock by giving her a glass of orange juice!
Don't know need help.
Is freshly squeezed grapefruit juice a homogeneous or heterogeneous?
A juice is not a homogeneous mixture.
Where can one buy a set of grapefruit spoons?
There are a lot of places where someone can purchase grapefruit spoons. Some of these places include; Macy's, JC Penny's, Sears, Walmart, Target, Amazon, and eBay.
What is the hybrid between a mandarin and grapefruit?
An Ugli fruit is a cross between a grapefruit an a tangerene. Please see the related link below for more information.
What is a grapefruit and tangelo mixed?
This hybrid is called an 'ugly'. Actually it is an "ugli" except in the US where it is called a tangelo