Did You Know?

Grapefruit are a natural hybrid. They are a cross between an orange and an Asian fruit called a Pomelo.
Grapefruit contains powerful antioxidants, namely lycopene, beta-carotene and vitamin C.
100 grams of grapefruit contain 135 mg of potassium and 1,150 IU of vitamin A.
Grapefruit contains an insoluble fiber known as pectin, which is a good bulk laxative.
Grapefruit contains compounds known as furanocoumarins, which can inhibit the metabolism of some drugs, including statins.
A 2013 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that sugar can increase your risk for heart disease by affecting the pumping action of the heart.
Sugar has been linked to cancer and cancer production, as cancer cells feed off of sugar.
A 2012 study published in Nature found that fructose and glucose, when consumed in excess, can have a toxic effect on the liver.
Excess sugar consumption has been linked to memory decline and overall decline in cognitive health.
Sugar has many aliases, including fructose, glucose, sucrose, anything “syrup,” agave, high-fructose corn syrup, barley malt, maltodextrin and molasses.