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Grapefruit
May help prevent: cancer, cold and flu, high blood pressure, heart disease.

Grapefruit contains numerous nutrients that contribute to keeping the cardiovascular system healthy. Its rich source of vitamin C protects the arteries, pectin fibre and quercetin lowers blood cholesterol, potassium lowers high blood pressure, and folate keeps homocysteine levels healthy. Grapefruit is one of the best sources of D-glucaric acid, a cholesterol lowering and cancer-fighting compound. Pink grapefruit also contains lycopene, which helps to lower cholesterol. As a member of the citrus family, grapefruit provides vitamin C, which helps to strengthen the immune system and ward off the common cold and flu. The main flavonoid in grapefruit is naringenin, a potent cancer fighter. In addition, grapefruit contains cancer-crushing limonene, limonin and nomilin, tumor-fighting lycopene, and cancer-fighting ferulic acid.
Although grapefruit is healthy, it may interact with certain prescription drugs. Be sure to talk to your pharmacist or physician concerning any possible interactions with new prescriptions. To email your questions to our on-line pharmacist, click here.

Action Tip: Half a grapefruit or a glass of 100% grapefruit juice is a healthy addition to breakfast. Grapefruit segments add a tangy flavour to green or fruit salads. Grapefruit juice adds delicious flavour to salad dressing and marinades. Choose pink and red grapefruit more often for additional phytochemicals and disease prevention.