Citrus: The Secret Illness Fighter

Florida grapefruit, grapefruit juice and orange juice are packed with vital nutrients to help keep your body healthy and strong. Eating citrus is a great way to support a healthy immune system during the cold and flu season. A serving of fresh grapefruit, grapefruit juice or orange juice can provide vitamin C and a host of other nutrients that your immune system needs to stay strong and healthy, supporting the body's natural ability to fight infection. 

Florida grapefruit, grapefruit juice and orange juice may assist with the following ailments:

• Blood pressure: 100% orange juice and grapefruit juice deliver a source of potassium and diets rich in potassium and low in sodium may help reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
  

• Heart disease: A powerful antioxidant, vitamin C may help neutralize free radicals that may cause cell damage that may lead to the development of heart disease.
  

• Cancer: Fresh grapefruits contain fibre, and diets high in fibre may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer
  

• Osteoporosis: Calcium, such as that found in calcium-fortified orange juice or grapefruit juice and magnesium found in citrus juices may help promote strong bone health and development