Mayo Clinic Grapefruit DietMayo Clinic Grapefruit Diet is a high fat, high protein fad diet that is based on 'grapefruit' and promises very quick weight loss. It goes back to 1930s and has no connection with the well-known Mayo Clinic based in Rochester, USA. Grapefruit is an amazing fruit with many health benefits. They are low in sodium and sugar, high in vitamin C, antioxidants- particularly lycopene, limonoids that inhibit tumor formation, pectin to help lower cholesterol and with a very low glycemic index value of 25. 
So-called Mayo Clinic Grapefruit Diet promises very quick weight loss, up to 52 pounds in a couple of months. It has many versions that recommend different foods but most have the following in common: You are allowed to eat plenty of protein- red meat, fish and poultry, saturated fats, even fried foods which happen to be high in cholesterol too. You are required to consume high amounts of grapefruit, as this diet claims that grapefruit has fat-burning enzymes. You will not eat any complex carbohydrates and you can drink black coffee and water as well as a small glass of milk before bed. Why is Mayo Clinic Grapefruit Diet a Fad?• It promises very quick results. • It is not a healthy or a balanced diet. • It recommends eating a very limited variety of foods and rules out large nutrient groups. • It is a high-fat diet and can increase blood cholesterol levels that may contribute to heart disease. • It doesn't include exercise or lifestyle changes that would help you maintain weight loss in the long-run. 
Real Mayo Clinic Diet:Mayo Clinic Diet is actually not a diet program but a long-term lifestyle choice that focuses on your overall well being, rather than helping you lose weight quickly and temporarily. Recommendations on the Mayo Clinic website promotes a healthy life and help you lose and maintain weight in the long-term: • Mayo Clinic Diet puts no extreme restrictions on the foods you eat. • It is based on a healthy weight pyramid with lots of healthy foods that are low in calories, with unlimited amounts of fruits and vegetables. • High fiber wholegrain carbohydrates, lean sources of protein such as fish, low-fat dairy products and legumes should be eaten in moderate amounts. • Reduce intake of saturated fats and cholesterol. • Alcohol is not recommended but if you must drink, please do so in moderation. • Cut back on sodium and sweets. • Try and eat moderate portions of food. • Be active- either through physical activity or through formal exercise program. • Have clear action goals in mind, which can then be turned into action. • Keep away from fad diet programs, pills and specific food combinations will not help you lose or maintain weight in the long-term. References: http://www.whfoods.com/ genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=25. Ensminger AH, Esminger M. K. J. e. al. Food for Health: A Nutrition Encyclopedia. Clovis, California: Pegus Press; 1986 1986. PMID:15210. Wood M. Citrus Compound, Ready to Help Your Body!. Agricultural Research, February 2005. The 'Mayo Clinic' Diet, By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD WebMD Expert Reviewhttp://www.webmd.com/ diet/ features/ the-mayo-clinic-diet.
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