annes73
06-05-2003, 04:49 PM
Hi there! Can someone explain to me the benefit of drinking unsweetened grapefruit juice with your meal? I have read that 1 cup 3xs per day will help you lose weight. I am an Atkins follower so nomally this wouldn't be allowed. On the package it says there is 28g carbs per 1 cup serving so I am leary about having the additional 84 carbs!! right now I am having less than 20 per day! Please let me know if anyone has had any success combining with a low carb diet so I know if it will be worth it! thanks!!
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yoga1st
06-05-2003, 05:13 PM
from just whats in my head grapefruit juice is a thermogenic food ~takes more calories to burn then whats actually in the food~~
just becareful for those on medication ~xanax ~valuim~ and related meds because for some reason the grapefruit juice has a reaction that applifies sp? your medication
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just becareful for those on medication ~xanax ~valuim~ and related meds because for some reason the grapefruit juice has a reaction that applifies sp? your medication
yoga
annes73
06-05-2003, 07:00 PM
But is it worth having all those carbs or are they some kind of magical carbs? That is my concern....More than 80 carbs in 1 day just on the juice sems odd to me...does it work?
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yoga1st
06-06-2003, 02:24 AM
I am not sure about the carb stuff, since I don't do the diets, thats just all i knew about the grapefruit
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GoinCruisin
06-06-2003, 12:37 PM
Depends on what plan you are doing. 80g of carbs a day is actually very low (considering the average person consumes over 500g of carbs per day), but if you are doing something dramatic like Atkins, yes... it is alot. I follow a food combining program which is low carb, but fruit is allowed... you just have to have it on an empty stomach... that is when I have my grafefruit juice... fruit is one of the healthiest places to get your carbs from, so I don't mind... good luck :)
annes73
06-06-2003, 02:17 PM
I got some unsweetend grapefruit juice and mixed it with 2 tablespoons appleider vinegar and am drinking it 1/2 hour before each meal. So i guess that is an empty stomach. I hope it helps. I am so close to getting to my goal it is seem svery difficult now. I have about 20lbs or so to lose so hopefull this will kickstart me again! Does mixing grapefruit and apllecider make sense? Anyone had any luck with it? Let me know! I will keep you all posted. http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/dance.gif very excited that my hubby is taking me out for dinner tonite....my mom is keeping the 4 monkeys for us!! I will stick to my plan though!!! Chat later!
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GoinCruisin
06-06-2003, 02:25 PM
I mix the ACV with my grapefruit juice... makes the ACV bearable. Only been doing it for about a week now. Gives me an energy boost :) Have fun tonight! I'm jealous!!!
annes73
06-06-2003, 04:22 PM
Thanks! I will! Not sure if just wishful thinking or what but I am sooo NOT hungry today. This is day 1 of the ACV and GFJ but I couldn't even finish my lunch! I normally have a snack by 230pm and I had to force myself to have a little one just because I know it is important to eat frequently. Also I don't want to be starved when I go out tonite! Anyways, anyone else notce the less hunger?
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annes73
06-07-2003, 09:35 AM
http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/love2.gif well I had a great time out for dinner with hubby! I was pretty good. I drank my gfj and acv before I left and was sooo not hungry still! I did have some great 3 cheese spinach dip (with pitas to dip!) before dinner. that was a great treat! I had the chicken caesar salad which I couldn't finish!! I had 1 glass of white wine. So I did pretty well. I am still full though and I didn't eat that much yesterday. Do any of you feel the same way? Let me know. :bouncing:
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luvPeace
06-09-2003, 03:25 PM
Originally posted by annes73:
http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/love2.gif well I had a great time out for dinner with hubby! I was pretty good. I drank my gfj and acv before I left and was sooo not hungry still! I did have some great 3 cheese spinach dip (with pitas to dip!) before dinner. that was a great treat! I had the chicken caesar salad which I couldn't finish!! I had 1 glass of white wine. So I did pretty well. I am still full though and I didn't eat that much yesterday. Do any of you feel the same way? Let me know. :bouncing:
S S S I definitely feel the same.I too don't feel like eating much guess ACV is having good effect on u as it curbs the appetite.GOODLUCK...
http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/love2.gif well I had a great time out for dinner with hubby! I was pretty good. I drank my gfj and acv before I left and was sooo not hungry still! I did have some great 3 cheese spinach dip (with pitas to dip!) before dinner. that was a great treat! I had the chicken caesar salad which I couldn't finish!! I had 1 glass of white wine. So I did pretty well. I am still full though and I didn't eat that much yesterday. Do any of you feel the same way? Let me know. :bouncing:
S S S I definitely feel the same.I too don't feel like eating much guess ACV is having good effect on u as it curbs the appetite.GOODLUCK...
GirlieTen
06-09-2003, 04:13 PM
HI gals, can someone tell me more about this grapfruit and applecider vinger diet? I've never heard of it and I'd like to know more about how it works or a diet plan of it and where to go to get it. NEED HELP wanna lose 5 lbs in 10 days (if humanly possible), thanks for your time!!
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annes73
06-09-2003, 05:23 PM
All it is is drinking 1 cup grapefruitjuice mixed with 2 tls apple cider vinegar 1/2 hour efore each meal. it smells awful but tastes not too bad. It makes you feel full and helps to burn fat. 5lbs in 10 days is not too bad....aim for 2lbs or so a week...that is pretty close! Good Luck!
PS..anyone know anything about the carb issue?
PS..anyone know anything about the carb issue?
luvPeace
06-11-2003, 11:06 PM
Originally posted by annes73:
Hi there! Can someone explain to me the benefit of drinking unsweetened grapefruit juice with your meal? I have read that 1 cup 3xs per day will help you lose weight. I am an Atkins follower so nomally this wouldn't be allowed. On the package it says there is 28g carbs per 1 cup serving so I am leary about having the additional 84 carbs!! right now I am having less than 20 per day! Please let me know if anyone has had any success combining with a low carb diet so I know if it will be worth it! thanks!!
Hey annes73 can u please tell me where to get unsweetened grapefruit juice and the brand name.I have seen few which has more than 20 g sugar.Wud certainly like to try ACV with unsweetened grape fruit juice.
Pls do let me know.
Hi there! Can someone explain to me the benefit of drinking unsweetened grapefruit juice with your meal? I have read that 1 cup 3xs per day will help you lose weight. I am an Atkins follower so nomally this wouldn't be allowed. On the package it says there is 28g carbs per 1 cup serving so I am leary about having the additional 84 carbs!! right now I am having less than 20 per day! Please let me know if anyone has had any success combining with a low carb diet so I know if it will be worth it! thanks!!
Hey annes73 can u please tell me where to get unsweetened grapefruit juice and the brand name.I have seen few which has more than 20 g sugar.Wud certainly like to try ACV with unsweetened grape fruit juice.
Pls do let me know.
GoinCruisin
06-11-2003, 11:10 PM
Hey LuvPeace! Just find pure grapefruit juice not from concentrate... that is not sweetened... check the label and make sure there is no sugar... look where the OJ is. They all have a good deal of carbs since it is pure fruit juice.... i use ruby red :) Good luck!
FMY
06-12-2003, 02:28 AM
I have a question on the issue. I am also doing atkins- so I only have 20g carbs a day or less. I drink the crystal light grapefruit juice, could that be mixed with the ACV for the same result?
annes73
06-12-2003, 11:10 AM
I'm not sure that the crystal light grapefruit juice is the same as pure grapefruit juice since that is just flavoring. You could get the benefits of ACV by mixing it in anything i suppose......make it taste better anyways. The benefit of gfj is a totally different issue. I was very concerned about the carbs but they didn't have any negative affect. I am now mixing my ACV with just plain water but that is because I am now doing a water cleansing of my body...totally different story!!! Good Luck!
annes73
06-12-2003, 11:13 AM
hi luvpeace ....sorry, I used the Presidents Choice Brand..here in Canada. It is in te apple juice aisle. there are many brands. I ouht the best price!! Anyways, look for pure unsweetened grapefruit juice not from concentrate. I paid $2.49 cad for something like 2litres. Anyways, any major grocery store will carry it. GoodLuck!
paper clip
06-12-2003, 11:44 AM
Just to clarify, grapefruit juice contains enzymes which inhibit the breakdown of some compounds in the bloodstream. This occurs because of something called "CYP inhibitors". That's why it reads on some medicines not to take with gfj. It does not actually interact with the majority of these medicines, although in at least one case the sheer acidity of the gfj can nullify the meds. Just read the label to make sure there's no specific instructions.
Keep in mind that this principle "CYP inhibition" also may apply to nutritional supplements and food intake.
Keep in mind that this principle "CYP inhibition" also may apply to nutritional supplements and food intake.
luvPeace
06-12-2003, 12:27 PM
Originally posted by GoinCruisin:
Hey LuvPeace! Just find pure grapefruit juice not from concentrate... that is not sweetened... check the label and make sure there is no sugar... look where the OJ is. They all have a good deal of carbs since it is pure fruit juice.... i use ruby red :) Good luck!
Thank You So Much...Will try to locate one..
Hey LuvPeace! Just find pure grapefruit juice not from concentrate... that is not sweetened... check the label and make sure there is no sugar... look where the OJ is. They all have a good deal of carbs since it is pure fruit juice.... i use ruby red :) Good luck!
Thank You So Much...Will try to locate one..
luvPeace
06-12-2003, 12:28 PM
Originally posted by annes73:
hi luvpeace ....sorry, I used the Presidents Choice Brand..here in Canada. It is in te apple juice aisle. there are many brands. I ouht the best price!! Anyways, look for pure unsweetened grapefruit juice not from concentrate. I paid $2.49 cad for something like 2litres. Anyways, any major grocery store will carry it. GoodLuck!
Hey its ok...don't say sorry...Thank You So Much...Will try to locate one..
hi luvpeace ....sorry, I used the Presidents Choice Brand..here in Canada. It is in te apple juice aisle. there are many brands. I ouht the best price!! Anyways, look for pure unsweetened grapefruit juice not from concentrate. I paid $2.49 cad for something like 2litres. Anyways, any major grocery store will carry it. GoodLuck!
Hey its ok...don't say sorry...Thank You So Much...Will try to locate one..
luvPeace
06-17-2003, 12:24 PM
I was not lucky to get unsweetened grape fruit juice.But I did buy PURE GRAPEFRUIT JUICE NOT FROM CONCENTRATE (100% PURE SQUEEZED GRAPEFRUIT JUICE WITH CALCIUM) and bought the RUBY RED one only but but but but oh my it does have 17 g sugar and 22 g carbohydrates.Is it advisable to take this juice?????.So long am dilluting it with water jus' to be on safer side.I mix 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup GPF juice and 2 table spoon ACV.Please do let me know.Thanx..
GoinCruisin
06-17-2003, 12:28 PM
Luvpeace, you will never find grapefruit juice without sugar, since the fruit is primarily sugar :) You got the right kind... as long as the only ingredient listed on the carton is "grapefruit juice"... get the kind in the refrigerated section of the grocery store... that is the best you can get, it is fresh and has no added sugars :) Ruby red is the yummiest :) Good luck!
luvPeace
06-17-2003, 12:43 PM
Originally posted by GoinCruisin:
Luvpeace, you will never find grapefruit juice without sugar, since the fruit is primarily sugar :) You got the right kind... as long as the only ingredient listed on the carton is "grapefruit juice"... get the kind in the refrigerated section of the grocery store... that is the best you can get, it is fresh and has no added sugars :) Ruby red is the yummiest :) Good luck!
THANKS A ZILLION!!!!!!!!!!!!!.WILL KEEP U POSTED ABOUT MY PROGRESS..GOODLUCK TO U TOO..
Luvpeace, you will never find grapefruit juice without sugar, since the fruit is primarily sugar :) You got the right kind... as long as the only ingredient listed on the carton is "grapefruit juice"... get the kind in the refrigerated section of the grocery store... that is the best you can get, it is fresh and has no added sugars :) Ruby red is the yummiest :) Good luck!
THANKS A ZILLION!!!!!!!!!!!!!.WILL KEEP U POSTED ABOUT MY PROGRESS..GOODLUCK TO U TOO..
dpp1112
06-17-2003, 03:27 PM
i miss grapefruit since its only a winter fruit. but reading about how good the juice is interests me. i know the actual fruit has many health benefits, but does the fruit have the same? does it really help to cut fat and curb your appetite? is it worth the calories? (i stick to water)
for those of you who drink it, how much and how often a day do you have it?
thanks for the help!!
for those of you who drink it, how much and how often a day do you have it?
thanks for the help!!
GoinCruisin
06-17-2003, 03:39 PM
I don't drink much, and I don't drink it everyday. Sometimes I will drink it first thing in the morning to get me going... you must make sure it is pure juice, so get it from the refrigerated section... I would not drink too much, more than a glass a day or something like that... still has alot of sugars... I think it does help but not enough to justify drinking several glasses a day... JMHO :)