Grapefruits

Grapefruit is a fruit that is a cross between a pomelo and an orange, and it is often associated with weight loss and dieting. Half a grapefruit has only 39 calories but provides 65% of the daily recommended vitamin C intake (RDI). Vitamin A is also abundant in red varieties, with 28% of the RDI.

Grapefruit also has a low glycemic index (GI), which means it releases sugar slowly into your bloodstream. Though evidence is limited, a low-GI diet may help with weight loss and maintenance. In a 12-week trial of 85 obese people, eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice before meals reduced calorie intake, reduced body weight by 7.1%, and improved cholesterol levels. Grapefruit intake also lowered body fat, waist circumference, and blood pressure when compared to control groups, according to a recent study. Grapefruit is excellent on its own, but it also goes well with salads and other dishes.