Is grapefruit juice good for weight loss?

In my experience helping people on this forum, grapefruit juice is okay for weight loss only because it is low in calories. However, drinking juice instead of eating whole fruits means you lose all the fiber, which actually helps you feel full. It's better to just eat a whole orange or apple.

My daughter wanted to try the grapefruit juice diet for weight loss, but I advised her against it. It is very acidic and made her stomach burn after just two days. A balanced diet of dal, rice, and simple home food with a daily walk is much safer for young people.

Beta, there are no shortcuts to losing weight. Instead of buying expensive foreign fruits like grapefruit, rely on traditional Indian remedies like drinking warm water with a bit of honey and lemon in the morning, and keeping your dinner very light.

I can only share what happened to me; I drank fresh grapefruit juice every morning for three weeks hoping to lose weight. I didn't see any major difference in my weight, but I did develop mild acidity. Now I just stick to drinking warm lemon water.

I totally get the struggle of trying to find something that helps with weight loss! I tried grapefruit juice too, but honestly, it was so bitter that I had to add sugar, which totally ruined the diet aspect. A good workout and portion control worked much better for me.

As a strict vegetarian who tracks macro-nutrients, I find grapefruit juice is a decent low-carb option. However, please remember that packaged juices have added sugar which defeats the purpose of weight loss. If you must have it, squeeze it fresh at home without any sugar or honey.