Besides vitamin C, grapefruits with a deep pink or red color contain lycopene, the same antioxidant found in tomatoes.  This antioxidant does wonders against harmful free radicals in the body.  Studies have also shown that it can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

In addition, grapefruit juice can aid digestion and constipation.  It also helps to reduce appetite, making it a popular choice in weight loss programs.  Many have probably heard of the “Grapefruit Diet“, which revolves around small meals and eating (or juicing ) a grapefruit for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  I’m not quite sure how well it works, but seeing as how you consume so few calories on the diet, it’s hard to believe that you wouldn’t lose weight.  I would rather encourage a healthy diet that incorporates grapefruit juicer recipes as opposed to a full fledged diet based solely on one fruit.  It does not seem healthy to limit yourself to such a little caloric intake.

CAUTION: If you are taking medication, consult a doctor before you add grapefruits to your juicer recipes, as grapefruit juice can mix dangerously with certain meds.  Grapefruit juice will release enzymes that increase the absorption rate of medications and can effectively cause an overdose.  Learn more about grapefruits and medication here.

Try out some of these grapefruit juicer recipes:

Blueberry Grapefruit Juice

• 1 cup of blueberries (a handful will do)
• 1/2 cup of grapes (small handful will do)
• 1 grapefruit

Citrus Juice Recipe

• 1 grapefruit
• 2 oranges
• 1 lemon
• 1/2 inch ginger root

Berry Grapefruit Juice

• 1/2 cup of raspberries (small handful)
• 1 cup of strawberries (about 7-8 strawberries)
• 1 grapefruit

Grapefruit Tang

• 1 large grapefruit
• 1/3 pineapple
• 1 watermelon slice

Watermelon is a great source of vitamin C and vitamin A, both of which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.  It has a high concentration of lycopene, the same antioxidant found in tomatoes that have been linked to reducing the risk of prostate cancer.  Watermelon juice is one of the best natural diuretics around and wonderful for cleansing the body and is also vital keeping the prostate healthy.

When you juice a watermelon, do not cut off the rind.  The exception to this is some juicer recipes rely on the red fleshy part of the watermelon to sweeten the juice, and the rind tastes a little bitter.  However, it is HIGHLY recommended that you always juice the rind.  There are so many nutrients in the rind that would be shame to miss out on.  Also, leave the seeds when juicing the watermelon.

Try out these watermelon juicer recipes:

Watermelon Ade

• 1 lemon
• 1/2 watermelon
• 2tbsp honey (or sugar) – add according to your taste.
• I advise NOT to use sugar since too much is unhealthy.

Watermelon Punch

• 1/4 watermelon
• 2 oranges
• 1/2 pineapple

Apple Melon Juice

• 1/4 watermelon
• 1/2 cantaloupe
• 1 apple (preferably golden delicious)

Ginger Watermelon Juicer Recipes

• 1/2 watermelon
• 1/2 inch fresh ginger root
• 2 tbsp honey
• Try adding sparkling water instead of honey to make a ginger ale