According to researchers at Scripps Clinic in California, eating half a grapefruit before each meal may help you lose weight -- up to one pound a week -- even if you change nothing else about your diet. The study's author, Ken Fujioka, MD, says a compound in grapefruit helps regulate insulin, a fat-storage hormone. Anything that helps lower insulin can help people lose weight.

Ingredients:
1 cup honey
1 teaspoon grapefruit peel, finely shredded
1 cup grapefruit juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1-1/4 cups salad oil
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seed

Directions:
In a mixing bowl stir together the honey, Florida Grapefruit Peel, Florida Grapefruit Juice, salt, and nutmeg. Gradually beat in salad oil. Stir in poppy seed.

Transfer to a screw-top jar; cover and chill until serving time. Shake well before using.

Serve over fruit or tossed salads.

Recipe makes 3 cups.

Nutritional facts per serving: 74 calories, 0g protein, 6g carbohydrates, 6g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0mg cholesterol, 0g dietary fiber, 23mg sodium.

See also:
Grapefruit Food Facts
Grapefruit Fizz
Grapefruit Sparkle
Sparkling Grapefruit Pie

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