homefirst.com Grapefruits have a low glycemic index*, are low in calories, low in sodium, high in potassium and high in fat burning enzymes. The low calories mean we can eat grapefruit freely without consuming too many calories. A low sodium intake helps flush away excess water weight caused from high sodium foods. And, the enzymes present in grapefruit help increase fat burning. Grapefruits are almost 90 percent water. Eating any fruit with a high water content helps boost water ingestion and research has shown that increasing water consumption can give more energy and help increase the metabolism. To receive Dr. Eisenstein’s complementary email newsletter please go to homefirst.com * A numerical index given to a carbohydrate-rich food that is based on the average increase in blood glucose levels occurring after the food is eaten.
