Orange and grapefruit juices are great sources of potassium and vitamin C, but some of you said you shy away from grapefruit — not because you don't love the taste, but because it interferes with the effectiveness of certain medications. It's true. There are chemical compounds in grapefruit known as furanocoumarins (FCs) that affect the enzymes in the intestines and liver that break down meds. Read more

What breakfast is complete without a cold glass of juice? I love the flavor of both fresh-squeezed orange and grapefruit juices, but never thought about which was more healthy. Since both are citrus fruits, they seem equally nutritious, but when I compared the two, there's more of a difference than I expected. To see what I discovered, read more Read more

There's no better hair of the dog after a long night out than brunch filled with bottomless mimosas. But if you've grown weary of that mundane combination of orange juice and bubbly, switch up your drinking routine with another Champagne cocktail that's twice as exciting to sip, but just about as easy to prepare. The Jalisco Flower is a combination of ruby red grapefruit juice and sparkling wine Read more

As temperatures begin to warm up for Summer, refreshing and delicious beverages can help us beat the heat. Although 100-percent Florida grapefruit juice is a tasty, nutrient-rich delight all on its own, it also becomes the perfect complement to other foods by adding a unique punch of bold flavor to your favorite everyday recipes. After all, grapefruit is one of the most versatile fruits and Read more

Consumers have a tendency of falling for the next big health gimmick. Save your money on health duds with these Business Insider tips. No matter how many times we're told otherwise, Americans' obsession with get-healthy-quick schemes will likely never die. Too bad most of these fads aren't worth their weight in salt — or your hard-earned dollars. We've put together a list of some of the worst Read more

The other day I was playing around with cocktails featuring freshly pressed grapefruit juice, and I decided to try it with whiskey. I actually enjoyed the two flavors together (then again, I'm all about whiskey these days), but upon further Internet research, I discovered that quite a few people completely abhor this combination. This surprised me, and it got me thinking about what spirits and Read more

I've never really given Bloody Marys a fair shot. There are a lot of die-hard fans who'll be completely appalled by that statement, but it's true. I've just always been slightly confused as to why anyone would ever want to mix tomato juice with vodka and add hot sauce. Why on earth people would want to drink that in the morning is beyond me. But in the interest of expanding my horizons, I Read more

Honestly, at this time in my life, I'm just not ready to shell out hundreds of dollars or give up precious counter space in my tiny kitchen for a massive juicing machine. But that doesn't mean I'll never get to enjoy a glass of freshly pressed orange or grapefruit juice from the comfort of my breakfast table. I swear by the manual citrus juicer that was passed down to me from my grandmother. Read more

National Grapefruit Month isn't the only time you can savor the juicy fruit; you can eat the citrus all year long in a variety of different ways. Here are five ways to enjoy and cook with grapefruit. Add a teaspoon of grapefruit zest to your baked goods. Try this technique next time you make muffins, cupcakes, pound cake, or even sugar cookies! Add a few tablespoons of grapefruit juice to your Read more