Fact or Myth | Grapefruits burn fat

By: Heather Mayer

Posted: 3/30/07

Grapefruits burn fat

MYTH

The notorious fad diet the Grapefruit Diet boasts weight loss by just eating grapefruits or fruit juice within the diet, according to webterrace.com, which gives the rules of the diet, as well as a sample menu.

But like all fad diets, weight loss is not long term, SU Food Services dietician Ruth Sullivan said during a healthy eating presentation.

While grapefruits do not burn fat, the high amounts of vitamin C, folate and fiber may help lower cholesterol, nutritionist Michelle Gallant said.

It looks like sitting around eating grapefruits won't get you into that string bikini. Unfortunately for some, physical activity is the best way to burn that fat.