Is Pomelo (Suka/Lukban) a Weight-loss Food?

Your Weight-Loss Food: Eat Your Grapefruit

YOUR DAILY DIET TIP

By James Beckerman, M.D.

Published November 12, 2012

Most fad diets are based upon some science. For every Cigarette Diet, Tapeworm Diet and Drinking Man’s Diet out there, you will find a weight-loss program highlighting the potential benefits of acai berries, peppermint, or even grapefruit. Although grapefruit is known to interact with a number of medications, it also is a great weight-loss food to incorporate into a balanced diet.

Grapefruit is somewhat unique among citrus fruits because it reduces insulin levels, which means you will be less likely to crave other sweet treats. Grapefruit also has high water content, so it will fill you up, especially if you eat it before a meal.

A 2006 study published in The Journal of Medicinal Food found that eating grapefruit or even taking grapefruit capsules was associated with losing at least three pounds. If you are not crazy about eating grapefruit every day, then capsules are a safe, somewhat more expensive choice. Remember to discuss this solution first with your doctor to make sure that the grapefruit will not significantly interact with any medicines you might be taking.

Always look up!
Jamie  

MY THOUGHTS

I missed grapefruit all of a sudden. This was a regular, daily staple when I was in Japan.  And it has every right to be called  a healthy weight-loss fruit.  

Sad, that, although grapefruit is available here, it's very expensive.  Of course, there's pomelo.  I just found out that the grapefruit is a hybrid of pomelo.  No wonder the sweet, juicy pomelos here are also quite expensive.

But then, if it's about weight-loss and not weight gain, can't this be considered an investment?

If You're for Weight Loss and not Weight Gain, Exercise on an Empty Stomach

Exercise Before Breakfast

YOUR DAILY FIT TIP

By Jorge Cruise

Published November 11, 2012

 

 Not sure when is the best time to work out? Here’s a little secret: Do it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.

Research has shown that you’ll burn more calories if you perform cardio before breakfast than if you eat first, according to a study at Kansas State University.

Another study confirmed this and found that fat loss increased only when the study participants exercised in a fasted state. Why? Because your body fasts at night when you are sleeping, and your metabolism naturally slows down because your body needs less energy.

Exercising first thing in the morning will rev your metabolism.

So tomorrow morning, throw off the covers, lace up your sneakers and take an energy-boosting power walk! 

 

My Thoughts

 

Of course, I agree.  I want weight loss not weight gain.  But, for sure, this is going to be a struggle.  To wake up early and hit the road without even coffee?  That's not too bad.  Except, early mornings have started to  get colder.  Don't you just hate getting out of a warm bed when there's a certain chill in the air?  And don't you just hate failing in your weight loss goals because your decisions are all for weight gain?