Grapefruit has been used in diets since the 1930’s. There are now a number of scientific research papers providing evidence for grapefruits ability to alter body composition, improve insulin resistance & act as an antioxidant. How can we take advantage of grapefruit? Grapefruit has a number of nutritional benefits, it is a rich source of Vitamin C (100g serving > 20% RDV), contains the fiber pectin, the pink & red hue contains lycopene & Naringin both antioxidants. A study has shown grapefruit can also help lower cholesterol (1). Weight loss A study compared the difference in weight loss between groups