How Many Grapes Should I Eat to Lose Weight?

Will eating a plate of grapes help you lose weight?

All You Can Eat

Advocates of the grape diet claim that dieters may eat as many grapes as they like and experience an average weight loss of 4 to 5 pounds in a week. Grapes are low in calories and known to relieve chronic constipation. Therefore, a grape diet may lead to temporary weight loss.

Weight Gain Is Possible

Weight loss occurs as a result of creating a deficit between calories eaten and calories burned. Thirty-two grapes contain roughly 110 calories, while the average 150-pound person burns about 1500 calories per day. Eating more than 1500 calories worth of grapes for a week could actually lead to weight gain.

Bottom Line

Eating grapes alone will not lead to permanent weight loss. Health experts recommend that grapes be used to satisfy hunger between meals. Grapes are a great alternative to chips and candy because they are low in calories and leave you feeling full because of their high water content.

References

• MayoClinic.com: Snacks: How They Fit Into Your Weight Loss Plan
• "The Grape Cure"; Johanna Brandt; 1971