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Author	Topic: pineapple/papaya/grapefruit = weight loss fruit??
monica 09-15-2002 11:34 AM	I have heard that specific enzymes/nutrients these particular fruits contain can accelerate weight loss. True?
Wai 09-15-2002 02:51 PM	Some fruits contain enzymes that break down fats into little pieces, indeed. But: when you consume these fruits, the enzymes they contain are broken down by the enzymes in your body. Also, even if these enzymes would remain intact, they could maximally break dietary fats into pieces, but these pieces are still 'fatty pieces', that will be utilized as fat, so even then, these enzymes would not decrease the intake of fat. Also, the intake of fat does NOT make you fat. And…these dietary enzymes can IMPOSSIBLY reach the fat depots in your body. So, no, they can NOT help you lose weight.