Florida grapefruit, grapefruit juice and orange juice are a great-tasting, natural and powerful way to improve your overall health and supply your body with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Florida citrus both in fruit and juice form are fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free and contain only natural sugars, making them a guilt-free choice as part of any meal or snack.

Just one serving of Florida grapefruit, grapefruit juice or orange juice is jam-packed with the following nutrients:

Vitamin C
One serving of Florida grapefruit (half a grapefruit) or one 250 mL glass of 100% orange juice or grapefruit juice contains more than a full day’s supply of vitamin C. Vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidants and neutralizes free radicals to help fight cell and tissue damage that could lead to diseases including cancer, heart disease and helps the body fight infection.

Potassium
Grapefruit, grapefruit juice and orange juice provide a high level of potassium, which plays an important role in maintaining cardiovascular health and has been associated with lower blood pressure and reduced risk of stroke. It also assists in sending nerve impulses, muscles contractions and metabolism.

Folate
Grapefruit, grapefruit juice and orange juice all contain folate, which is essential for growth and development, playing a key role in reducing the risk of birth defects. Low levels of folate have also been associated with depression and even memory loss.

Fibre
Fresh grapefruit provides part of your daily dose of recommended fibre. Half a medium grapefruit is a simple and healthy way to get fibre into your diet. A high-fibre diet can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels and assist with digestion. Including fibre in your diet can help reduce your risk of colorectal cancer.

Calcium
Calcium-fortified orange juice is an excellent non-dairy source of calcium that is also lactose-free. Calcium aids in the growth and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth and can help regulate blood pressure and muscle function. Look for calcium-fortified 100% pure Florida orange juice next time you’re at the grocery store.

Magnesium
Florida grapefruit, grapefruit juice and orange juice contain magnesium that may help regulate blood pressure and contribute to bone health. Magnesium works hand in hand with calcium and phosphorus in maintaining bone health.

Vitamin B6
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice contain vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, which helps the body process protein and carbohydrates in food and helps produce hemoglobin, a part of red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.

Carotenoids
Pink and red grapefruits and grapefruit juice contain beta-carotene, a carotenoid that serves as a source of vitamin A in the diet. Caratenoids give fruits and vegetables some of their unique and vibrant colours. Vitamin A is important for reproduction and growth, immune function and helping maintain healthy vision. They also may act as powerful antioxidants helping to neutralize free radicals that can damage cells, DNA and proteins. Next time you’re at the grocery store, be sure to add a rainbow of vibrant coloured fruits and vegetables to your cart.

Phytonutrients
Grapefruit, grapefruit juice and orange juice naturally contain phytonutrients, specifically carotenoids, a class of antioxidants that many scientists believe may help the body in battling against aging, allergies, infection, cancer, ulcers and heart disease. Carotenoids are found in yellow, orange and red pigment fruits and vegetables.

Lycopene
Pink and red grapefruit and grapefruit juice contain lycopene, a carotenoid that is not converted to vitamin A in the body and has been associated with decreasing the risk of prostate cancer.

Beta-carotene
Pink and red grapefruits contain beta-carotene, a carotenoid that serves as a source of vitamin A in the diet. Vitamin A is important for reproduction and growth, immune function and helping maintain healthy vision.