5. Superfruit Grapefruit

Researchers at Vanderbilt University have discovered the miraculous weight-loss benefits of the humble grapefruit, a fruit often overlooked due to its bitterness. However, you’ll want to start stocking up on this juicy fruit because research shows that drinking a half cup of grapefruit juice before meals can significantly aid weight loss.

The study was undertaken with obese individuals, some of whom were given water to drink before meals. Those who drank grapefruit juice saw their BMIs drop quicker than anyone else. So next time you rehydrate think to add fresh grapefruit juice to your drink to help you shed those pounds a little quicker.

6. Cardio Is King

Doing strength exercises is indispensable for building muscle and getting those arms more toned and defined, but you’ve got to shed the fat on top so you can show off your hard work to the world. This is where cardio comes in. Research conducted at Duke University proved that sticking to a cardio program can increase your weight loss twofold, compared to doing only strength training.

What’s more, of the 119 overweight individuals who took part in the study, those who lost weight through cardio exercise actually did on average 47 minutes less exercise per week. So when it comes to losing fat there’s no question that cardio is king.