{"id":9853,"date":"2020-10-02T16:26:22","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T16:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=9853"},"modified":"2025-06-06T22:10:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T22:10:24","slug":"7-day-grapefruit-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"7-Day Grapefruit Diet For Weight Loss: Benefits, Cons, And A Sample Meal Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#What_is_a_7-Day_Grapefruit_Diet\" >What is a 7-Day Grapefruit Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#How_to_Do_the_7-Day_Grapefruit_Diet\" >How to Do the 7-Day Grapefruit Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#What_Do_You_Eat_on_the_Grapefruit_Diet\" >What Do You Eat on the Grapefruit Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#Is_There_Any_Protein_in_Grapefruit\" >Is There Any Protein in Grapefruit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_on_a_7-Day_Grapefruit_Diet\" >How Much Weight Can You Lose on a 7-Day Grapefruit Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#What_Are_Some_7-Day_Grapefruit_Diet_Snacks\" >What Are Some 7-Day Grapefruit Diet Snacks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#Sample_of_a_7-Day_Grapefruit_Diet_Plan\" >Sample of a 7-Day Grapefruit Diet Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#Day_One\" >Day One<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#Day_Two\" >Day Two<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#Day_Three\" >Day Three<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#Day_Four\" >Day Four<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#Day_Five\" >Day Five<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#Day_Six\" >Day Six<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#How_Much_Grapefruit_Is_Too_Much\" >How Much Grapefruit Is Too Much?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#What_is_the_3-day_grapefruit_diet\" >What is the 3-day grapefruit diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#Will_I_lose_weight_if_I_only_eat_grapefruit\" >Will I lose weight if I only eat grapefruit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#Do_grapefruits_burn_belly_fat\" >Do grapefruits burn belly fat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#Is_it_okay_to_eat_3_grapefruits_a_day\" >Is it okay to eat 3 grapefruits a day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#What_is_the_1_fat-burning_fruit\" >What is the #1 fat-burning fruit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it is for health issues or self-esteem, weight loss is a goal that many people have on their vision boards. Food (not exercise) is the biggest determinant of how this journey can go, and that\u2019s why weight loss diets are so popular. The 7-day grape<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-fruit-diet\/\">fruit diet<\/a> is one such diet that promises quick weight loss for anyone who is looking for a shortcut.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, is this diet all it claims to be? Can going on a 7-day grapefruit <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-healthy-meal-plan\/\">meal plan<\/a> help you achieve your weight loss goals faster? Before you rush to the grocery store or local farmer&#8217;s market in search of this fruit, let\u2019s take a minute to discuss if the 7-day grapefruit diet is the miracle you\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_7-Day_Grapefruit_Diet\"><\/span><b>What is a 7-Day Grapefruit Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 7-day grapefruit diet is a highly restrictive, low-calorie eating plan that requires participants to consume a half (or in some cases an entire) grapefruit before or during all the three meals of the day. If you cannot find this fruit, the diet allows you to substitute it with grapefruit juice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name suggests, people typically follow this eating plan for 7 days, but some continue following this diet plan for 12 days or even up to 3 weeks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/eat-grapefruit-lose-weight-hg-investigates-1087905\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/grapefruit-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some fun trivia facts about this eating plan include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its origins can be traced back to the 1920s and 1930s.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is sometimes referred to as the &#8220;The Hollywood Diet&#8221;. This is because the grapefruit diet was incredibly popular among Hollywood actresses during the Depression era.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After decades of being forgotten, this diet suddenly gained popularity again in the 1970s and 1980s.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the 7-day grapefruit diet today includes vegetables and some protein in the meal plan, earlier variations &#8211; especially the 1980s version &#8211; only allowed black coffee and grapefruit (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/lifestyle\/remember-grapefruit-diet-top-docs-154022591.html?guccounter=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During its resurgence in 2004, the general public was somehow wrongly convinced that the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayo Clinic <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">had endorsed this unhealthy weight loss meal plan (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/520049-the-unofficial-mayo-clinic-grapefruit-diet-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dropping pounds by the dozens without putting yourself through the wringer is everyone\u2019s weight loss pipe dream. But what if we told you that the BetterMe app can make that happen? <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet\">Keep yourself in prime shape <\/a> with our fat-blasting workouts, delicious budget-sparing recipes, and body-transforming challenges with our app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Do_the_7-Day_Grapefruit_Diet\"><\/span><b>How to Do the 7-Day Grapefruit Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it is referred to as the &#8220;grapefruit diet&#8221;, it is important to note that the 7-day grapefruit diet is not a monotropic diet (mono-diet\/single-food diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/the-mono-diet-ways-to-make-it-healthy-4151587\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You do not only consume grapefruit or grapefruit juice for the duration of the diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re allowed to consume protein as well as an array of vegetables alongside the grapefruit during meal times. Some \u2018rules\u2019 of this eating plan include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellfit.com\/eat-grapefruit-lose-weight-hg-investigates-1087905\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/grapefruit-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duration &#8211; The duration of this diet plan varies according to individual choice. You can choose to stick to just 7 days, extend to 10 to 12 days, or go for as long as 3 weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calorie intake &#8211; While you can consume more than black coffee and grapefruit, the 7-day grapefruit diet is still incredibly low in calories. According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthline<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, some variations of this diet do not allow more than 800 calories a day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to eat &#8211; The more recent variations allow protein sources such as eggs, bacon, chicken, and other meats, in addition to a variety of vegetables that can be consumed either raw or cooked. These foods are eaten alongside the grapefruit. You are also allowed to drink water, black coffee, and black tea.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What not to eat &#8211; The diet forbids all fruit except grapefruit, added sugars, dairy and dairy products, whole grains and other sources of starch\/carbs, and beverages other than those mentioned above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snack &#8211; All snacks are prohibited, but if you need something extra, you\u2019re permitted to drink a glass of skim milk or tomato juice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Estrogen-Foods-To-Avoid.png\" alt=\"7 day grapefruit diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Do_You_Eat_on_the_Grapefruit_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Do You Eat on the Grapefruit Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The grapefruit diet places serious restrictions on what you can and cannot eat. At first glance, these restrictions may appear healthy &#8211; after all, protein and leafy greens are perfect for weight loss &#8211; but this is far from the case. Here\u2019s why:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbohydrates are not the enemy &#8211; The myth of carbs being the source of \u2018all evil\u2019 is unfortunately quite widespread in the weight loss industry. But this couldn\u2019t be further from the truth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, there is research that suggests reducing your carb intake can help with weight loss, but there is more nuance to this. We all need carbs to survive, so cutting them out altogether is not good for your health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not all carbs are made the same. Complex carbs are not only essential for your health, they\u2019re also incredibly beneficial for weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/better\/health\/6-myths-about-carbs-are-preventing-you-losing-weight-ncna790901\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1199523\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/carbohydrates\/art-20045705\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The grapefruit diet cutting out carbohydrates completely shows that it\u2019s not a well-thought-out weight loss diet plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very low calorie intake &#8211; We all know that reducing your daily calorie intake and eating on a calorie deficit is a surefire way of losing weight. However, what most people forget is that eating too few calories will actually hinder your weight loss efforts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating too few calories slows down your metabolism. This means that you don\u2019t burn as many calories while at rest, and you also burn fewer calories than you normally would during exercise. Eating too little also increases the production of cortisol, a hormone that makes it more difficult to shed weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/weight-loss\/g20451681\/not-eating-enough-for-weight-loss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK499909\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While daily intake for weight loss and maintenance varies from person to person, the average consensus is that an intake of 1,500 kcal helps women lose weight. With this in mind, it\u2019s clear to see that just 800 calories is too low for the average person, regardless of their age.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restriction of all other fruits apart from grapefruit &#8211; There is no denying that the grapefruit is a powerhouse (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/diet-nutrition\/potential-health-benefits-of-grapefruit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fruit is 91 percent water, which makes it incredibly hydrating\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s low in calories, which makes it a great addition to any weight loss diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to other citrus fruits, it\u2019s high in vitamin C, which boosts immunity and supports skin health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s rich in potassium, which supports heart health<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, despite all of its benefits, restricting your diet to just one fruit isn\u2019t the best idea. One fruit cannot give your body all the nutrients it needs for proper functioning. You need a variety of fruits and vegetables to stay as healthy as possible and reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/eat-well\/5-a-day\/why-5-a-day\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/what-should-you-eat\/vegetables-and-fruits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly, the 7-day grapefruit diet is not a healthy weight loss diet. Instead of following it, we suggest you focus on a calorie deficit healthy and well-balanced eating plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should opt for a diet that (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/healthy_eating\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasizes the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes fat-free milk, low-fat milk, and other milk products; vegans and vegetarians should include plant-based milk alternatives in their diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Includes <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lean-meats-for-weight-loss\/\">lean meats<\/a>, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt, and added sugars<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stays within your daily recommended energy needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-grapefruit-ketogenic\/\"><i>Is Grapefruit Ketogenic? The Truth About This Sour Citrus Fruit<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_Any_Protein_in_Grapefruit\"><\/span><b>Is There Any Protein in Grapefruit?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, this citrus fruit contains some protein. According to the USDA food database, 1 grapefruit (308 g) has 2.37 g of protein (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/2344659\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), while one cup of pink grapefruit juice has 1.24 g of protein (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/167774\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019d like to add more protein to your weight loss meal plan, grapefruit or its juice may not be the best game plan. Instead, we suggest whey or plant-based protein.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_on_a_7-Day_Grapefruit_Diet\"><\/span><b>How Much Weight Can You Lose on a 7-Day Grapefruit Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It seems like there is no single consensus regarding how much weight you can lose when following a grapefruit diet menu. Some sources claim that you can lose 9 pounds in 7 days, others say 10 pounds in 12 days (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/grapefruit-diet\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), while others claim you could even lose 50 pounds if you were to follow this eating plan for 10 weeks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/520049-the-unofficial-mayo-clinic-grapefruit-diet-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these staggering numbers, it\u2019s important to note that none of these results are evidence-based. This eating plan is also incredibly low in calories, which can cause rapid weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid weight loss is not something you should wish for. It is dangerous and can cause side effects such as gallstones, unexplained mood swings, fatigue, nutrient deficiencies, dizziness, muscle loss, and menstrual irregularities in women (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/guide\/rapid-weight-loss#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still not convinced, you should also note that all of the weight lost on such diets is generally water weight (and some muscle loss), not fat loss. As soon as you start to eat properly again, all the lost weight will come back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For effective and sustainable long-term weight loss, it is advisable to try and lose just 1 to 2 pounds per week. This can be done through a combination of calorie deficit diet and exercise. A calorie deficit requires you to cut approximately 500 to 1,000 calories a day (3,500 to 7,000 calories a week) from your typical diet (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/weight-loss\/in-depth\/calories\/art-20048065\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Some_7-Day_Grapefruit_Diet_Snacks\"><\/span><b>What Are Some 7-Day Grapefruit Diet Snacks?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet is highly restrictive and only calls for 3 very low-calorie meals per day with a bedtime snack of a glass of skim milk or tomato juice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snacking is often discouraged when losing weight as many snacks are unhealthy and over-snacking can make you go over your allocated calorie deficit. However, smart snacking can be good for weight loss and overall health. Smart and healthy snacking can provide you with energy in the middle of the day and also decrease your hunger, which keeps you from overeating at mealtimes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000338.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as they fit within your healthy recommended energy intake for the day, you can enjoy snacks and still lose weight on the 7-day grapefruit diet plan. Some examples of healthy 7-day grapefruit snacks options include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/healthy-living\/healthy-eating\/add-color\/healthy-snacking\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixed nuts and seeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drained and rinsed canned fruit in natural juice or light syrup<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain Greek yogurt and mixed berries<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assorted vegetables and hummus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit or vegetable smoothies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plain low-fat or fat-free yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frozen or fresh fruits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole-grain crackers or rice cakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unsweetened tea, coffee, or plant-based milk<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bell pepper slices and zucchini or cucumber circles<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Quinoa-Side-Effects.png\" alt=\"7 day grapefruit diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_of_a_7-Day_Grapefruit_Diet_Plan\"><\/span><b>Sample of a 7-Day Grapefruit Diet Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This grapefruit diet menu 7-day plan will show you that you can eat healthy, nutritious, and calorie-dense foods and still lose weight. You don\u2019t need to starve yourself in the hope of shedding a couple of extra pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_One\"><\/span><b>Day One<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Breakfast<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 large eggs, 30 g baby spinach, 1 medium-sized grapefruit, 2 whole-wheat bread slices, and 1.5 tsp olive oil<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 443. Fats: 19 g, Proteins: 23 g, Carbs: 50 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch &#8211; Courgette noodles with meatballs (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/recipes\/meatballs-fennel-balsamic-beans-courgette-noodles\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>For the mince <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 400 g lean beef mince, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1 large egg, 8 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp rapeseed oil, 1 fennel bulb, 2 carrots, 500 g carton passata, 4 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and 600 ml reduced-salt vegetable broth<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the noodles <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 1 tsp rapeseed oil, 2 large courgettes, and 350 g soya beans<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 4 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 380. Fats: 14 g, Proteins: 37 g, Carbs: 20 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dinner &#8211; Hazelnut-parsley roast tilapia (<\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/270559\/hazelnut-parsley-roast-tilapia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp olive oil, 4-5 ounce tilapia filets, \u2153 cup finely chopped hazelnuts, \u00bc cup finely chopped fresh parsley, 1 small shallot, 2 tsp lemon zest, \u215b tsp salt plus \u00bc teaspoon, \u00bc teaspoon ground pepper, and 1\u00bd tbsp lemon juice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 4 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 262. Fats: 15 g, Proteins: 30 g, Carbs: 3 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium-sized grapefruit and 23 almonds<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 199. Fats: 14 g, Proteins: 7 g, Carbs: 16 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total intake for the day: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 1,284. Fats: 62 g, Proteins: 97 g, Carbs: 89 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Two\"><\/span><b>Day Two<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Breakfast &#8211; Smoothie<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium-sized grapefruit, 1 cup strawberry halves, 1 medium-sized apple, 15 g ginger, 1 scoop plant-based protein powder, and water<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 348. Fats: 3 g, Proteins: 24 g, Carbs: 61 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch &#8211; Sweet potatoes with mixed grains salad (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/recipes\/healthy\/gochujang-roast-sweet-potato-with-mixed-grain-salad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tsp vegetable oil, 2 small sweet potatoes, 1 tbsp chili paste, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 250 g cooked mixed grains, a handful of radishes, \u00bc cucumber, \u00bd red pepper, a small bunch of coriander, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 2 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 483. Fats: 15.8 g, Proteins: 13.8 g, Carbs: 65.4 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dinner &#8211; Salsa-simmered fish <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/recipe-salsa-simmered-fish-252218\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 tbsp olive oil, 4 \u00be inch thick skinless cod filets, 1 tsp ground cumin, \u00bc tsp kosher salt, \u00bc tsp ground black pepper, 2 minced garlic cloves, 16 ounces tomato salsa, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 2 tbsp oregano leaves<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 4 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 226. Fats: 8.3 g, Proteins: 31.4 g, Carbs: 5.8 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack &#8211; Fruit\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 grapefruit and 1 cup watermelon<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 106. Fats: 0 g, Proteins: 2 g, Carbs: 27 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total intake for the day: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 1,163. Fats: 27.1 g, Proteins: 71.2 g, Carbs: 159.2 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Three\"><\/span><b>Day Three<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Breakfast &#8211; Yogurt bowl<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup low-fat yogurt, 1 tbsp chia seeds, \u00bd cup blueberries, \u00bd cup protein granola, and 1 tbsp honey<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 434. Fats: 10 g, Proteins: 21 g, Carbs: 70 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Meal 2 &#8211; Snack<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 grapefruit and 1 cup unsweetened almond milk<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 90. Fats: 3 g, Proteins: 2 g, Carbs: 16 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch &#8211; Lettuce burgers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/realsimplegood.com\/bunless-burger-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the burgers <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 0.5 kg ground beef, 1 tbsp ghee, and salt and pepper<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the toppings <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 1 onion, 1 tbsp ghee, 1 tomato, 1 dill pickle, and 1 head iceberg lettuce<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the sauce <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp white vinegar, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp coconut aminos, \u00bc tsp garlic powder, \u00bc tsp onion powder, \u00bc cup mayo, and 1 small dill pickle<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 4 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 498. Fats: 41 g, Proteins: 22 g, Carbs: 10 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dinner <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;<\/span><b> Egg sandwich and fruit<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large boiled egg, 3 oz romaine lettuce, 2 slices 60-calorie bread, 1 medium tomato, 1 medium-sized grapefruit, and salt &amp; pepper to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 274. Fats: 9 g, Proteins: 16 g, Carbs: 39 g.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total intake for the day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 1,296. Fats: 63 g, Proteins: 61 g, Carbs: 135 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/The-Chicken-And-Broccoli-Diet-1636x920.png\" alt=\"7 day grapefruit diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Four\"><\/span><b>Day Four<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Breakfast &#8211; Egg and avocado salad<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 cups mixed greens, 2 boiled eggs, \u00bd medium-sized avocado, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, and 1 grapefruit<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 471. Fats: 27 g. Proteins: 26 g. Carbs: 36 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Mixed greens salad<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup chopped kale, 6 Brussels sprouts, 2 cups raw shredded radicchio, 2 tbsp dried cranberries, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, and 226 g boiled chicken<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 441. Fats: 8 g. Proteins: 65 g. Carbs: 37 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dinner &#8211; Kale salad with chickpeas <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/skinnyms.com\/spicy-kale-salad\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the salad <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 15-ounce can of chickpeas, \u00bd tsp cayenne pepper, \u00bc tsp red pepper flakes, 3 cups roughly chopped kale, \u00bd cup shredded carrot, \u00bd cup red onion, and 1 jalapeno pepper<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the dressing <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; \u00bc cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp pure maple syrup, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1 tsp orange zest<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 3 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 294. Fats: 5 g. Protein: 14 g. Carbs: 52 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total intake for the day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 1,206. Fats: 40 g. Proteins: 105 g. Carbs: 125 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Five\"><\/span><b>Day Five<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Meal 1 &#8211; Chia pudding<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup oat milk, 2 tbsp chia seeds, 2 tsp honey, and \u00bc cup blueberries<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 263. Fats: 13 g. Proteins: 6 g. Carbs: 41 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack 1 &#8211; Vegetables and hummus<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 tbsp hummus, 6 baby carrots, and 1 grapefruit<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 249. Fats: 13 g. Proteins: 6 g. Carbs: 28 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Sausage potato pie<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pinchofyum.com\/six-ingredient-sausage-potato-pie\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">340 g lean ground sausage, 28 g shredded potatoes, 1 cup shredded cheese, 2 cups shredded kale, 6 eggs, \u00bd cup milk, 1 \u00bd tsp mixed dried herbs, and salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Serve with 1 cup of unsweetened soy milk.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that the pie recipe makes 8 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 242. Fat: 10.9 g, Proteins: 22 g, Carbs: 12.8 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack 2 &#8211; Yogurt bowl<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">340 g plain yogurt, \u00bd medium-sized grapefruit, \u00bc mango, 4 tbsp protein granola, 1 tsp honey<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 395. Fats: 3 g. Proteins: 42 g. Carbs: 54 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dinner &#8211; Creamy white chili with cream cheese <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingwell.com\/recipe\/269831\/creamy-white-chili-with-cream-cheese\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added northern beans, 1 tbsp canola oil, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces, 1\u00bd cups chopped yellow onion, \u00be cup chopped celery, 5 cloves garlic chopped, 1 tsp ground cumin, \u00bc tsp salt, 3 cups unsalted chicken stock, 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies, 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, \u00bd cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes 6 servings<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for 1 serving: 319. Fats: 12 g. Protein: 23 g. Carbs: 29 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total intake for the day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 1,112. Fats: 48.9 g. Proteins: 57 g. Carbs: 1015.8 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Six\"><\/span><b>Day Six<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Breakfast <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; <\/span><b>Avocado toast and fruit<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 slices whole-wheat bread, 2 tbsp chopped red onion, \u00bd avocado, 5 cherry tomatoes, and 1 grapefruit<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 383. Fats: 13 g. Proteins: 11 g. Carbs: 63 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch &#8211; Tuna, egg, and asparagus Salad<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 large egg, 100 g asparagus, 80 g tuna packed in water, \u00bd small red onion, 62.5 g cannellini beans, juice and zest from \u00bc lemon (\u00bd if you like lemons), 1 tsp chopped dill, and \u00bd tsp olive oil<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 279. Fat: 10 g, Proteins: 33 g, Carbs: 12 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dinner &#8211; Brown rice and beans<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u2155 cups<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/brown-rice-diet\/\"> brown rice<\/a>, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion, 1 medium bell pepper, 3 garlic cloves, 450 g vegetable broth, 425 g canned tomatoes, 1 tsp cumin, \u00bd tsp chili powder, and 2 cups kidney beans<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This recipe makes 3 servings. 1 serving = 1\u00bd cups<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 495. Fats: 6 g. Protein: 17 g. Carbs: 95 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Meal 4 &#8211; Snack<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 grapefruit<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 60. Fats: 0 g. Protein: 1 g. Carbs: 15 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total intake for the day: <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 1,217. Fats: 29 g. Protein: 62 g. Carbs: 185 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Day Seven<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Breakfast &#8211; Cinnamon protein pancakes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimscravings.com\/cinnamon-roll-protein-pancakes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/keto-pancake-recipe\/\">pancakes <\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; \u00be cup oat flour, 1 tsp baking powder, \u00bd tsp baking soda, \u00bc cup vanilla protein powder, 4 packets stevia, \u2153 cup plain low-fat yogurt, and 2 large egg whites<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For the swirl <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; 4 packets stevia, 1 tsp cinnamon, \u00bc cup vanilla protein powder, and 2 tbsp water<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 serving = 2 pancakes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 282. Fats: 3 g. Protein: 34 g. Carbs: 28 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack &#8211; Grapefruit salad<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00bd cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1 medium-sized grapefruit, 1 cup baby spinach, \u00bd medium-sized avocado, and 1 tsp honey<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 280. Fats: 13 g. Protein: 17 g. Carbs: 28 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Lunch &#8211; Balsamic lentils with pork filet <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivemagazine.com\/recipes\/meat-and-poultry\/balsamic-lentils-with-pork-fillet\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">olive oil, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery, rosemary sprigs, 400 g pork tenderloin, 500 g cooked lentils, 2 heads of little gem lettuce, juice of half a lemon, 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, and \u00bd flat-leaf parsley pack<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes 4 servings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 490. Fats: 20.9 g. Protein: 26.8 g. Carbs: 44.3 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dinner &#8211; Salmon black bean salad <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/recipe-spicy-salmon-black-bean-salad-244647\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-ounce smoked salmon, 15-ounce can black beans, \u00bd medium avocado, \u00bd cup cherry tomatoes, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp olive oil, \u00bc tsp ground cumin, and \u215b tsp kosher salt<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes approximately 3 cups.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories for one serving: 185. Fats: 6.4 g. Protein: 12.3 g. Carbs: 21 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Snack<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 medium-sized grapefruit and 10 almonds<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Calories: 108. Fats: 6 g. Protein: 3 g. Carbs: 13 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Total intake for the day<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Calories: 1,345. Fats: 49.3 g. Protein: 93.1 g. Carbs: 134.3 g<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that the above meal plan is just a sample. If the total calories per day are less than what you should eat for optimal weight loss, feel free to add an extra snack or a half serving to a meal (or two). This will prevent undereating, which can prevent weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-grapefruit-diet\/\"><i>7 Day Grapefruit Diet For Weight Loss: Benefits, Cons, And A Sample Meal Plan<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Grapefruit_Is_Too_Much\"><\/span><b>How Much Grapefruit Is Too Much?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no specific guideline for how much grapefruit you can eat in a day, so we can\u2019t say for certain how much grapefruit is too much. However, we do know that too much of anything can be excessive and dangerous.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating 3 grapefruits a day for 7 days straight or more is certainly on the \u2018too much\u2019 scale. According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LiveStrong<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, too much of this fruit can lead to heartburn and may also cause digestive issues in people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livestrong.com\/article\/492242-the-effects-of-eating-too-much-grapefruit\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/at-home-workouts-for-moms-1636x920.png\" alt=\"7 day grapefruit diet\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><b>FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_3-day_grapefruit_diet\"><\/span><strong>What is the 3-day grapefruit diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 3-day grapefruit diet is simply a shorter version of the 7-day grapefruit diet. It can be used by people who are curious about the week-long variation, but are not willing to fully commit to the diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the 3-day version is shorter than the normal 7-day grapefruit diet, it still follows the same rules, so we don\u2019t recommend it. Very low-calorie diets tend to have more cons than pros and cutting out entire food groups in the name of weight loss is not healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_I_lose_weight_if_I_only_eat_grapefruit\"><\/span><strong>Will I lose weight if I only eat grapefruit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is most likely that you will, but this is simply because you will be literally starving yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy and sustainable weight loss requires you to eat more than one thing, eat the right amount of calories per day, consume nutritional foods, and work out.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_grapefruits_burn_belly_fat\"><\/span><strong>Do grapefruits burn belly fat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some sources claim it does, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_eat_3_grapefruits_a_day\"><\/span><strong>Is it okay to eat 3 grapefruits a day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it\u2019s not a regular practice, eating 3 grapefruits a day is most likely okay and will not harm you. However, making it a daily habit may be too much and could lead to side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_1_fat-burning_fruit\"><\/span><strong>What is the #1 fat-burning fruit?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits don\u2019t particularly burn fat, but they can help with weight loss. If you\u2019d like to shed some extra pounds, the best fruits to eat are those that are high in fiber and low in calories and sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples include apples, all varieties of berries, honeydew and\/or watermelon, passion fruit, oranges, bananas, and avocados.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet&quot;&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;video autoplay=&quot;autoplay&quot; loop=&quot;loop&quot; muted=&quot;muted&quot; playsinline=&quot;playsinline&quot; width=&quot;777&quot;&gt;&lt;source src=&quot;&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4&quot;&quot; type=&quot;video\/mp4&quot; \/&gt;&lt;\/video&gt;&lt;\/a&gt;&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re trying to lose weight, the 7-day grapefruit diet could be the answer to your problems, but only if it is done correctly. Picking incredibly low-calorie alternatives to this eating plan that also limit the consumption of certain food groups may lead to weight loss, but they are unhealthy, and all the weight is likely to come back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For sustainable and effective weight loss, you should opt for a healthy and well-balanced calorie deficit diet, and exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes a day. If you choose to try the above diet, please consult a doctor or dietitian for advice first.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it is for health issues or self-esteem, weight loss is a goal that many people have on their vision boards. Food (not exercise) is the biggest determinant of how this journey can go, and that\u2019s why weight loss diets are so popular. 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The 7-day grape<a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-fruit-diet\/\\\">fruit diet<\/a> is one such diet that promises quick weight loss for anyone who is looking for a shortcut.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\" data-sheets-value=\\\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet\\\\&quot; mp4=\\\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\\\\&quot;]&quot;}\\\" data-sheets-userformat=\\\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\\\" data-sheets-formula=\\\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">However, is this diet all it claims to be? 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Food (not exercise) is the biggest determinant of how this journey can go, and that\u2019s why weight loss diets are so popular. The 7-day grape<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-fruit-diet\/\">fruit diet<\/a> is one such diet that promises quick weight loss for anyone who is looking for a shortcut.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;[video-shortcode link=\\&quot;https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=7_day_grapefruit_diet\\&quot; mp4=\\&quot;https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\\&quot;]&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:256,&quot;11&quot;:3}\" data-sheets-formula=\"=replace(R[-12]C[0],SEARCH(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;,R[-12]C[0]),LEN(&quot;LINK TO QUIZ&quot;),R8C[0])\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, is this diet all it claims to be? Can going on a 7-day grapefruit <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-healthy-meal-plan\/\">meal plan<\/a> help you achieve your weight loss goals faster? Before you rush to the grocery store or local farmer's market in search of this fruit, let\u2019s take a minute to discuss if the 7-day grapefruit diet is the miracle you\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What is a 7-Day Grapefruit Diet?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 7-day grapefruit diet is a highly restrictive, low-calorie eating plan that requires participants to consume a half (or in some cases an entire) grapefruit before or during all the three meals of the day. 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