HOLLYWOOD DIET- A WEIGHT LOSS REGIME

HOLLYWOOD DIET also known as GRAPE FRUIT DIET OR MAYO CLINIC DIET ( however not associated with the Mayo Clinic )is a popular quick weight loss regime developed in 1930 in USA . Hollywood diet mainly emphasize on consuming half GRAPE FRUIT or GRAPE FRUIT JUICE with every meal . However the caloric intake per day should be less tan 800 calories .

It is believed that Grape Fruit has a magical substance & when Grape Fruit is consumed with proteins it triggers fat burning & thereby promotes weight loss .However the process by which the magical substance burns body fat is unclear .Generally Grape Fruit diet is followed for 12 days & during this period of dieting the dieter loses 10 pounds approximately . However if the dieter wishes to continue the weight loss regime he or she needs to take a break of 2 days & then can continue Grape fruit diet for 12 more days .Exercise is suggested by some nutritionist prescribing Grape Fruit Diet .

DO & DO NOT IN GRAPE FRUIT DIET :

1) Grapefruit juice must be unsweetened.

2) The dieter must drink plenty of water .

3) Should drink black Coffee .

4) Can consume eggs , unlimited meat .

5) Can consume Salad dressings , butter & can even consume fried products.

6) Cannot consume alcohol .

7) No starchy vegetables .

Although Grape Fruit Diet is very popular but there is no clear scientific base of how grape fruit help in reducing weight by burning fat .