deposits, and kidney stones. Starting your day with a glass of warm water with freshly squeezed juice (about ¼ of a lemon) will detoxify your liver and give your system a subtle wake-up kick.

The English name doesn’t do any justice to grapefruit . Its Latin name, Citrus paradisi , explains it much better: it’s the taste of paradise! It is juicy, tart, and tangy with an underlying sweetness that weaves throughout, just like an adventurous

vacation.  Pink and red grapefruits have a higher level of antioxidants, so always opt for the bold-colored. One grapefruit per day can lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels by 15% and triglycerides by 27%! Eat this fruit before your breakfast to increase your metabolism—it works! The fruit's compounds aid in fat burning and stabilizing blood sugar and insulin levels.

Blueberries have consistently been ranked among the top fruits and vegetables tested

for antioxidant activity, and several studies indicate that they are also good for memory retention. Blueberries are repeatedly ranked as having one of the highest antioxidant capacities among all fruits, vegetables, spices, and seasonings. Antioxidants are essential to optimizing health by helping to combat the free radicals that can damage cellular structures and DNA. Ditch the blueberry jams, preserves, or baked desserts, though. There isn’t much left in