Nutritionist dispelled a popular myth about the benefits of grapefruit

Nutritionist and nutritionist Roman Pristansky dispelled the myth that grapefruit helps to lose weight.

In an interview with Radio 1 on March 31, the expert warned that grapefruit should be consumed only in moderation. This fruit is contraindicated for people with high acidity. In general, if there is a problem related to the consumption of technical products, you should definitely consult a doctor first.

Pristansky also said that any citrus fruit is useful in terms of vitamin C content, but it does not help to lose weight. He explained that 100 grams of grapefruit without peel contains about 42-44 kcal, RT clarifies.

"Our body spends more than 50-60 calories to burn it and get nutrients from it, and grapefruit supposedly has a so-called negative calorie content. But, unfortunately, this does not happen," concluded the nutritionist.

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In February, a toxicologist, scientific journalist Alexey Vodovozov, in an interview with the website kp.ru He advised against combining grapefruit with medications. According to him, the substances contained in it block liver enzymes, which increases the side effects of medications. 360.ru .

In January, nutritionist Olga Panova said that foods with fiber and high-quality protein accelerate weight loss. Foods with a low glycemic index will accelerate the fat burning process without sudden spikes in blood sugar. Berries, such as blueberries, as well as grapefruit, which contain enzymes to activate digestion, will help in this. Life.ru .

Earlier, doctors talked about the benefits of grapefruit. Doctors say that this fruit has a positive effect not only on a person's physical health, but also on his emotional and psychological state.