• Iron Deficiency -- Seventy-seven percent of American women under the age of 50 are iron deficient. Consuming citrus foods like grapefruit and grapefruit juice can help combat anemia. This is great news for young women, female athletes and vegetarians – all susceptible to iron deficiencies.

• Healthy Heart -- Florida Grapefruit is the first fresh produce item to receive the American Heart Association heart-check mark – designating foods low in sodium, cholesterol and fat.

• Cholesterol -- The high level of pectin fiber found in citrus fruits like grapefruit may also help to lower cholesterol.

• Disease Prevention -- One half of one medium grapefruit gives you 110 percent of the current recommended daily value of vitamin C you need each day. Vitamin C is an important anti-oxidant, blocking "free radicals" that damage cells. One half of a Florida grapefruit also has more dietary fiber (six grams) than many other popular fruits, including bananas, apples and strawberries. Recent research has suggested it may help to prevent chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer.

• Losing Weight -- Americans trying to lose weight should consume fruits and vegetables with high fiber and water content—like grapefruit. Half of a grapefruit contains only 60 calories and actually takes the "edge" off your appetite to avoid overeating.

• Potassium -- A deficiency of potassium is sometimes caused by dehydration of diuretics such as coffee or tea. To overcome this loss, physicians recommend eating more foods that supply potassium like grapefruit, which has 230 mgs., and equals seven percent of the recommended daily value.

• Cold Season -- Research suggests that vitamin C may shorten the duration and/or lessen the severity of colds.

• Improve Your Smile -- Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for healthy skin and gums.

Oranges:

• Vitamin C – Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. Vitamin C may diminish the risk of heart disease, the development of certain cancers, prevent the buildup of "bad" cholesterol, reduce the risk of cataracts and aid in the body’s overall natural healing process.

• Potassium – One medium orange contains 260 milligrams of potassium – just over 7 percent of what the FDA recommends per day . Potassium plays a key role in lowering blood pressure, which decreases the risk of both heart attacks and strokes, while also regulating heart rhythm, providing energy for the body, which is necessary for the body’s growth and maintenance.

• Folate – Oranges are a good source of folate. This nutrient helps to prevent neural tube birth defects, may help reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease and cancer, and guards against anemia.

• Fiber – Eating a medium-size orange provides 28 percent of the recommended daily value for dietary fiber. Oranges are an excellent source, providing more fiber than any of the top 20 consumed fruits or vegetables. Soluble dietary fiber may help lower cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease, and protect against colon cancer.