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"WEIGHT LOSS: One study found that obese individuals who consumed one half of a fresh grapefruit before meals for twelve weeks lost a significant amount of weight and had improvements in insulin resistance associated with metabolic syndrome. A fad diet based on eating grapefruits was developed in Hollywood, California, and first became popular in the 1930s, making a later resurgence in the 1970s. Medical and nutritional experts found it to be nutritionally incomplete and unsound." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"A Yugoslavian physicist, Jacob Harich, discovered liquid grapefruit seed extract around 1985. It is a bitter and acidic mixture made from dried and ground grapefruit seeds that is proving to be a potent alternative to toxic medicines and cleaning chemicals. Its wide variety of applications include its use as a fungicide, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antiviral, preservative in food and medicines, and as a sanitizing and disinfecting agent. It kills germs but does not harm people." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"The company's grapefruit juice drink, for example, is 70 percent juice and is made with only four ingredients: water, ruby red grapefruit juice, white grapefruit juice, and natural flavors. But watch those calories; a 12-ounce bottle still holds nearly an ounce of sugars. JUICE AND NON-JUICE When I was a kid, I was given about 6 ounces of orange juice every day to take care of my daily requirement for vitamin C. Today, children still are the biggest consumers of fruit juices, and 6 ounces is still a reasonable amount." - Marion Nestle, What to Eat (Get the book.)

"Though most manufacturers have historically relied upon hormone-disruptive parabens as preservatives to keep their products from going bad; safe alternatives include chlorophenesin, phenoxyethanol, and caprylyl glycol. grapefruit seed extract has also been claimed to be a safe alternative to parabens, but its preservative action is actually due to contamination by the highly toxic hormone disrupter triclosan, or sometimes by the less toxic benzethonium chloride. Pure grapefruit seed extract has no preservative action whatsoever." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"I then tried the same thing with oranges and grapefruits because I'd been on vacation in Jamaica where, for breakfast, I ate papaya and pineapple and mangos and grapefruit and oranges. Nothing happened. I can eat all the oranges and apples and want, as long as they're organic. My body is sensitive to pesticides. I told this story to Dr. Lendon Smith, who educated me further. "It may not be only the pesticide," he said. "Pesticides are disbursed in the mist of solvents and detergents, both of which are actually more allergenic than the pesticide itself." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Ruby red grapefruit developed from a freak mutation in Texas around 1929; tangelos resulted from a yzo rruu / jjicuuuary ui ruuu cross between grapefruit and orange. A compound present in grapefruits is medically unusual: it affects the uptake of certain drugs by inhibiting a human digestive enzyme, with the result that grapefruit juice is counterindicated in some prescriptions. Grapes (Vitis) Wild grapes abounded in the Black Sea region long before human civilization. By 3000 B.C. they were being cultivated by Sumerians." - The New York Times, The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind (Get the book.)

"Staudte H, Sigusch BW, Glockmann E. grapefruit consumption improves vitamin C status in periodontitis patients. British Dental Journal. 2005; 199: 213-217. Vanamala J et al. Suppression of colon carcinogenesis by bioactive compounds in grapefruit. Carcinogenesis. 2006 Jun;27(6): 1257-1265. Grapes www.tablegrape.com Agarwal C, Singh RP, Agarwal R. (2002, November). Grape seed extract induces apop-totic death of human prostate carcinoma DU145 cells via caspases activation accompanied by dissipation of mitochondrial membrane potential and cytochrome c release. Carcinogenesis. 23(11), 1869-1876." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"You've probably heard of the "grapefruit effect" or been warned not to take your medication with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. That's because grapefruit stops a certain enzyme from doing its job of metabolizing your medication. Without anything to stop it, the medication builds up in your body ?possibly to toxic levels. Scientists recently discovered that the same thing happens with Seville oranges because, like grapefruit, they contain a substance called DHB. But since you're likely to eat Seville oranges only in marmalade ?" - Frank W. Cawood and Associates, The Folk Remedy Encyclopedia: Olive Oil, Vinegar, Honey and 1,001 Other Home Remedies (Get the book.)

"Many people with diabetes imagine that Grapefruit Interacts with Medications Surprising as it sounds, if you are on medications, you may need to avoid grapefruit. This citrus fruit inhibits intestinal enzymes that metabolize several medications.18 A glass of grapefruit juice can measurably increase the blood concentrations of cholesterol-lowering drugs, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor), and lovastatin (Mevacor), among others." - Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan, Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs (Get the book.)

"Squeeze the other half of the grapefruit into a separate glass. The purpose of the grapefruit juice is to disguise the taste of the oil. Also, make sure you are tired and ready to sleep. Stir the mixture just before drinking, so that the oil and juice combine. Pinch your nostrils and drink the mixture as quickly as possible (the sooner, the better). Continue to hold your nose and use the remaining grapefruit juice to swish around in your mouth and then swallow to clean out the oil taste." - John K. Pollard, The Digestive Awareness Diet: You Are HOW You Eat (Get the book.)

"Grapefruit seed extract has also been claimed to be a safe alternative to parabens, but its preservative action is actually due to contamination by the highly toxic hormone disrupter triclosan, or sometimes by the less toxic benzethonium chloride. Pure grapefruit seed extract has no preservative action whatsoever. Phthalates are the most commonly used solvents, but cosmetic grade petroleum distillate (or petroleum jelly) is just as effective." - Samuel S. Epstein, Randall Fitzgerald, Toxic Beauty: How Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Endanger Your Health . . . And What You Can Do about It (Get the book.)

"If you are taking a prescription medication, ask your doctor if you should avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice. Some drugs, such as Neoral (oral cyclosporin), already carry a warning. For a complete list of drugs currently known to be affected by grapefruit, see www.Drug-Interactions.com. Fortunately for citrus lovers, there are plenty of other choices. Oranges, tangerines, and tangelos do not contain significant amounts of naringin but have lots of other important nutrients and flavonoids." - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

"Saturated Fat 0 g - Cholesterol 0 mg - Sodium 1 35 mg - Total Carbohydrate 39 g Dietary Fiber 9 g - Sugars 6 g - Protein 1 1 g - Calcium 6% DV Grilled Fish with Citrus Marinade Vi cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons grapefruit juice 3 tablespoons lime juice Salt and pepper to taste 4 (6-ounce) fish filets Combine olive oil, grapefruit juice, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over fish and marinate in refrigerateor for 2 or more hours. Grill and serve. Makes 4 servings. NUTRITION FACTS Amount Per Serving: Calories 200 - Calories from Fat 60 - Total Fat 6 g - Saturated Fat 1." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"You've probably heard of the "grapefruit effect" or been warned not to take your medication with grapefruit or grapefruit juice. That's because grapefruit stops a certain enzyme from doing its job of metabolizing your medication. Without anything to stop it, the medication builds up in your body ?possibly to toxic levels. Scientists recently discovered that the same thing happens with Seville oranges because, like grapefruit, they contain a substance called DHB. But since you're likely to eat Seville oranges only in marmalade ?" - Frank W. Cawood and Associates, The Folk Remedy Encyclopedia: Olive Oil, Vinegar, Honey and 1,001 Other Home Remedies (Get the book.)

"When you want to feel bright, right, and cheerful, grab a grapefruit. When you want to lose weight, down a glass of fresh squeezed grapefruit juice. Like oranges, grapefruits are a great way to start the day. Fit one into your Sunrise Cleanse, after your morning workout and right before you meditate. Therapeutic and Healing Powers: I consider grapefruits to be the leading circulatory antiseptic. In other words, these power citruses are potent blood cleansers, which is precisely why they're so valuable in the prevention and treatment of bacterial and viral infections." - Barnet Meltzer, M.D., Food Swings: Make the Life-Changing Connection Between the Foods You Eat and Your Emotional Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"Blackcurrants, cranberries, parsley, horseradish, turnip, cabbage, strawberries, grapefruit, pineapple, tomatoes and watercress are also rich in Vitamin C, although it is found to some extent in all fresh fruits and vegetables. Vitamin E (tocopherol) Essential for healing, muscle, nerve and blood maintenance, Vitamin E also stabilises cell membranes. It has been recognised as an antioxidant, protecting vulnerable chemicals in the body from being destroyed by free radicals. It protects cells of the body from damage by environmental pollution." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"If you are under treatment for any of these conditions, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding grapefruit to your diet. Resveratrol reduces oxidative stress. A polyphenol found in grapes, resver-atrol belongs to another subclass of antioxidant phytochemicals called phyto-alexin. Plants that produce resveratrol do so in response to stress, so this phytochemical serves as a natural antibiotic for the plant. In humans, its protective effects may contribute to the Mediterranean paradox—the protective effect of red wine drinking on cardiovascular health. Isoflavones fight cancer." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.) "The red and pink pigments in watermelon, guava, and red and pink grapefruit signal the presence of lycopene, too. You should try to regularly include lycopene-rich foods in your diet because this natural antioxidant can neutralize unstable molecules that might otherwise damage cells. Several studies link a greater consumption of foods high in lycopene with a lower risk for prostate cancer and possibly other cancers. More research is needed before firm conclusions can be made." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.) "Add some kidney beans and/or avocado, and you'll crank the folic acid up a couple notches. grapefruit, and dried apricots. Together they provide several important examples of food synergy. First, they help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol oxidation, and this is most definitely a good thing. The more LDL cholesterol that's oxidized, the higher the risk you'll collect plaque inside the walls of your arteries, which can be a precursor to a heart attack." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Blackcurrants, parsley, horseradish, turnip, cabbage, strawberries, grapefruit, pineapple, tomatoes and watercress, along with most fresh fruits and vegetables, are also rich in it. A simple and inexpensive test is now available on the market to measure the level of Vitamin C in your body, using a urinary ascorbate stick, and there are other uncomplicated tests that can be carried out to measure your Vitamin C. If your reading is low, it is in your interest to increase your intake." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.) "Your only intake for three days will be the freshly squeezed juice of a single fruit or vegetable, such as orange, apple, grapefruit, carrot, celery or cabbage. You can use your own juice extractor or vitamiser or purchase prepared pure, additive-free juices from health food stores. Only one type of juice should be consumed and it is important that the mono-diet last for three whole days. It will not be easy, especially on the second day when symptoms of nausea, headache and giddiness may occur, but these feelings will probably pass with rest." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"They have excellent therapeutic value against colds, coughs, the flu, and bronchial or sinus infections. Use grapefruit and its rind to lower fevers and alleviate earaches. Grapefruits are not only emotional but also physiological adaptogens: When the body needs to produce more red blood cells, grapefruits stimulate bone marrow. That's why they're a useful adjunct against anemia. Conversely, when the blood's red cell count and hemoglobin levels are too high, such as in a condition called polycythemia, grapefruits' adaptogenic properties decrease the excess production." - Barnet Meltzer, M.D., Food Swings: Make the Life-Changing Connection Between the Foods You Eat and Your Emotional Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"Watermelon, pink grapefruit and other fruits also provide Product Lycopene Milligrams per 1 00 grams Serving Size b Lycopene (mg / serving) Tomato Juice 9.3 240 mL (1 cup) 22.9 Tomato Ketchup 17 15 mL(l tbsp) 2.9 Spaghetti Sauce 16 125 g (1/2 cup) 20 Tomato Paste 29.3 30 g (2 tbsp) 8.8 Tomato Soup (Condensed) 10.9 245 g (1 cup prepared) 13.1 Tomato Sauce 15.9 60 g (1/4 cup) 9.6 Watermelon 4.9 280 g (~1 /16 of a watermelon) 13.6 Pink Grapefruit 1.5 154 g (1/2 medium) 2.3 Raw Tomato 3 148 g (1 medium) 4.5 Sources: USDA-NCC Carotenoid Database for U.S." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"There is a wonderful natural antibacterial substance made from grapefruit seed extract. Has it been tried on VRE? Fortunately, yes. The patient was an elderly lady who received a broad- spectrum antibiotic for pneumonia. Urine culture and a rectal swab grew VRE. With the patient's approval, she was given a natural treatment from Bio/Chem Research called Capsules Plus which contains 100 mg of grapefruit seed extract, 200 mg of aternisia annua, and 200 mg of Echinacea angusifolia." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"For example, if you are taking drugs or are exposed to elevated levels of toxins, don't eat grapefruits or drink grapefruit juice. grapefruit juice decreases the rate of elimination of drugs, such as cyclosporin (a drug used to suppress the immune system after organ transplants), from the blood.14 One research study found that after drinking just 8 oz of grapefruit juice a day, six of fourteen healthy adults were found to have a greater than 50% increase in their blood cyclosporin levels compared to when they just drank water!" - Joseph Nd Pizzorno, Total Wellness: Improve Your Health by Understanding and Cooperating with Your Body's Natural Healing Systems (Get the book.)

"It probably explains why single-food diets, whether the grapefruit Diet, the Egg Diet, the Cabbage Diet, the Foie Gras Diet (yes, there is one), work well initially. You inherently eat less and less of a single food, if that's all that's available, to protect against the possibility of overloading your liver's detoxification system.4 Your genetic programming "makes" you eat progressively less and less of the same food to protect the body your genes are occupying, just as it made you take a breath when I asked you to hold it in Chapter 1." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"Remedies that kill Candida are garlic, caprylic acid, berberine, black walnut, cinnamon bark oil, grapefruit seed extract, tea tree and oregano oil. According to studies by Nigel Plummer PhD, a microbiologist who works with Seroyal, only garlic and cinnamon have been shown to have no toxic effects in the body. Probiotics are also helpful in treating dysbiosis. They can be taken to improve one's own beneficial bacteria. It is best to use a standardized supplement that is kept in the fridge. (Acidophilus found in yogurt may not have any live culture left after delivery." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"It is a bitter and acidic mixture made from dried and ground grapefruit seeds that is proving to be a potent alternative to toxic medicines and cleaning chemicals. Its wide variety of applications include its use as a fungicide, antibacterial, antiparasitic, antiviral, preservative in food and medicines, and as a sanitizing and disinfecting agent. It kills germs but does not harm people. It first gained attention from farmers for its ability to protect produce, fish, and poultry from bacteria, fungi, and parasites." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

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