Citrus Burst - High in Antioxidants

Citrus Burst – High in Antioxidants

Feb 9, 2014 | Life

A citrus juice recipe with grapefruit, orange, pineapple, lemon and ginger, a sweet treat built around grapefruit's high antioxidant activity and its detoxifying properties for the liver.

This juice is a bit of a sweet treat, but with grapefruit juice ranked among those highest in antioxidant activity it should not be overlooked.

Amongst it's many health promoting properties, Grapefruit is believed to inhibit tumor formation by promoting a detoxifying enzyme that sparks a reaction in the liver that helps to make toxic compounds more water soluble for excretion from the body.

Citrus Burst - High in Antioxidants

Juicy Ingredients

1 grapefruit
2 oranges (skin removed)
1/2 small pineapple
1 lemon (wax-free and skin on)
1 thumb sized chunk of ginger (or a bit more if you are feeling brave!)

How to Make It

Simply juice the grapefruit, oranges, pineapple, lemon and ginger and serve over ice.

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Tags: Juicing, Natural Juice Junkie, Recipes

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