Grapefruit

Sammy! wrote:
:: I'm on induction in South Beach, where no fruit is allowed. I'm
:: wondering about grapefruit; yes, it's a fruit, but I seem to remember
:: hearing somewhere that it's either relatively low carb or has a low
:: glycemic index or is in some other way more LC-friendly than other
:: fruit.
::
:: Anyone have any insight?

Follow your plan.

Roger Zoul said:

Sammy! wrote:
:: I'm on induction in South Beach, where no fruit is allowed. I'm
:: wondering about grapefruit; yes, it's a fruit, but I seem to remember
:: hearing somewhere that it's either relatively low carb or has a low
:: glycemic index or is in some other way more LC-friendly than other
:: fruit.
::
:: Anyone have any insight?

Follow your plan.

OK, but for down the road? Fruit gets added back in in a few days for
me, and if I want to have fruit, is there any particular advantage for
grapefruit being it?

Sammy! said:

I'm on induction in South Beach, where no fruit is allowed. I'm
wondering about grapefruit; yes, it's a fruit, but I seem to remember
hearing somewhere that it's either relatively low carb or has a low
glycemic index or is in some other way more LC-friendly than other fruit.

Anyone have any insight?

Thanks,

Sammy

You can read about this at the South Beach web site:

http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/shoppinglist_p2.htm

Reading is so much better than "Seeming to remember".

Google search "South Beach diet grapefruit" turned up a lot of information.

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1) Eat Till SATISFIED, Not STUFFED... Atkins repeated 9 times in the book
2) Exercise: It's Non-Negotiable..... Chapter 22 title, Atkins book
3) Don't Diet Without Supplimental Nutrients... Chapter 23 title, Atkins
book
4) A sensible eating plan, and follow it. (Atkins, Self Made or Other)

Sammy! wrote:
:: On 2005-09-20 08:54:39 -0400, "Roger Zoul" <[email hidden]>
:: said:
::
::: Sammy! wrote:
::::: I'm on induction in South Beach, where no fruit is allowed. I'm
::::: wondering about grapefruit; yes, it's a fruit, but I seem to
::::: remember hearing somewhere that it's either relatively low carb
::::: or has a low glycemic index or is in some other way more
::::: LC-friendly than other fruit.
:::::
::::: Anyone have any insight?
:::
::: Follow your plan.
::
:: OK, but for down the road? Fruit gets added back in in a few days for
:: me, and if I want to have fruit, is there any particular advantage
:: for grapefruit being it?

Well, compared to some other possibilities, yes. Raisins, for example, are
very sweet. Any juice packed fruits with sugar added would be less good. I
personally would recommend berries over grapefruit, but I don't really see a
reason you can enjoy some grapefruit on your plan. It's allowed. I don't
think it has any particular advantage over other allowed fruits, however.

Grapefruit is not low carb.

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Most people are dumb as bricks; some people are dumber than that. -- MFW

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Quoted message said:

I'm on induction in South Beach, where no fruit is allowed. I'm wondering
about grapefruit; yes, it's a fruit, but I seem to remember hearing
somewhere that it's either relatively low carb or has a low glycemic index
or is in some other way more LC-friendly than other fruit.

Anyone have any insight?

Thanks,

Sammy

JC Der Koenig said:

Grapefruit is not low carb.

Wow, it really isn't!

Grapefruit
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size : 1/2 medium (154g)

Amount Per Serving
 
Calories 60
Calories from Fat
 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 6g
 
Sugars 10g
 
Protein 1g
 
Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 110%
Calcium 2%
Iron 0%

It is said, however, to lower insulin levels.

'pears to me that it could be included in a LC plan if one's CCLL were
high (like 60-100).

Hollywood

Sammy! said:

JC Der Koenig said:

Grapefruit is not low carb.

Wow, it really isn't!

Grapefruit
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size : 1/2 medium (154g)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 60
Calories from Fat

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 6g

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g

Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 110%
Calcium 2%
Iron 0%

It is said, however, to lower insulin levels.

Is that high CCLL thing working for you, or are you still fat as ever?

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'pears to me that it could be included in a LC plan if one's CCLL were
high (like 60-100).

Hollywood

Sammy! said:

JC Der Koenig said:

Grapefruit is not low carb.

Wow, it really isn't!

Grapefruit
Nutrition Facts?Serving Size : 1/2 medium (154g)?
Amount Per Serving

Calories 60
Calories from Fat

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 6g

Sugars 10g

Protein 1g

Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 110%
Calcium 2%
Iron 0%

It is said, however, to lower insulin levels.