Have you ever heard of Hollywood Diet? The pineapple and grapefruit diet is a similar method of losing weight very quickly. You cannot eat anything other than these two varieties of fruits for about 14 days. It is said that you can lose at least 15 pounds in just 2 short weeks! What are the advantages and disadvantages of losing weight on the grapefruit and pineapple diet? Are there any health risks from doing that? How to lose weight and fat quickly and safely?
Pros
Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and beta-carotene. In addition, it contains pectin that acts as an antioxidant agent. 100 grams of grapefruit yield 49 calories. Pineapple contains an enzyme called bromelain that aids digestion and would act as an “anti-aging agent.” 100 grams of pineapple yield 66 calories. This diet is easy to follow and leads to very rapid weight loss.
Cons
The 14-day (even 10-day) grapefruit and pineapple diet is dangerous. Why? It is too restrictive. You will lose so many vital vitamins, minerals, lipids and proteins. Do not do this! You will tire easily in your daily activities. This restrictive diet will be responsible for significant muscle wasting and will alter both your metabolism and your cardiovascular system.
The truth
The common idea that this type of exclusive fruit diet has the property of eating fat is not scientifically proven. For most people, this diet ends in failure. After following this diet, you will likely regain all the weight you have lost, plus some!
How to lose weight and fat quickly and safely?
There are interesting and effective weight loss programs that do not have the drawbacks that we have described before with the grapefruit and pineapple diet. They respect your metabolism and have no negative effect on your muscles.