Citrus Sunrise

Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
•Juice of 2 grapefruit
•Juice of 4 oranges
•1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
•2 tsp honey
•Sections from 1 grapefruit
•1/2 cup sliced strawberries

Directions:
1.Place grapefruit juice, orange juice, 1 cup strawberries and honey in blender and blend until smooth.
2.Strain into 2 chilled glasses.
3.Top with grapefruit sections and sliced strawberries. Serves 2

Grapefruit and oranges are an excellent source of immune system supporting vitamin C. Over 20 scientific studies have suggested that vitamin C is a cold-fighter. Vitamin C also prevents free radical damage that triggers the inflammatory cascade, and is therefore also associated with reduced severity of inflammatory conditions, such as asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. As free radicals can oxidize cholesterol and lead to plaques that may rupture causing heart attacks or stroke, vitamin C is beneficial to promoting cardiovascular health. Owing to the multitude of vitamin C's health benefits, it is not surprising that research has shown that consumption of vegetables and fruits high in this nutrient is associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes including heart disease, stroke and cancer.