There's no better time for fresh grapefruit than the beginning of spring! High in nutrients and low in calories, grapefruit provides powerful cancer-fighting antioxidants and essential vitamins. Just half of a grapefruit contains 78% of the daily recommended value of vitamin C and plenty of vitamin A to support the immune system. Enjoy it for breakfast, in fruit salad, or as a tangy topping for your springtime greens.

Ingredients:

1 large tart yellow grapefruit, peeled, cut into chunks
3 cups mixed greens
1 cup baby spinach leaves
2 scallions, thinly sliced the (green & white part)
1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tsp. fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice
2-3 Tbs. fresh orange juice
2 Tbs. white wine vinegar
salt & pepper (to taste)
3 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

1. In a bowl, combine grapefruit, mixed greens, scallions, cucumber, mint and strawberries.
2. Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together the two juices, vinegar, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in olive oil.
3. Divide the salad onto two salad plates; for best flavor, chill until ready to serve.
4. Whisk salad dressing before serving; top with 2 Tbs. of almonds or other nuts, if desired.

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Want to lower your risk of colon cancer? Eat your fruits and veggies! Researchers at the University of North Carolin at Chapel Hill found that people who ate a high-fruit, low-meat diet had half the risk of developing pre-cancerous polyps compared with heavy meat-eaters. The recent study, published in the Journal of Nutrition analyzed the dietary patterns and lifestyle of 645 patients.

The study also found that people who eat lots of vegetables and a moderate amount of meat had the same risk of polyps as the heavy meat-eaters. According to lead author Dr. Gregory Austin, a diet high in fruit is not enough to decrease cancer risk; consumption of meat is directly related to the risk of developing a pre-cancerous polyp.

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