Winter Fruits with Punch:
Grapefruit and Cranberries

Step away from the holiday cookies. Instead, load your grocery cart with these two winter superfruits.

Grapefruit. One-half cup of this Florida gem will give you 70 percent of your daily vitamin C and one-fifth of your vitamin A. Studies also show grapefruit:

• May reduce heart disease risk because of compounds called flavonoids that bust cholesterol, clogged arteries, and blood clots
• Could fight hepatitis C
• Helps keep blood sugar in check

If you’re taking prescription medications, check the labels before eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice. It can sometimes cause harmful interactions.

Cranberries. Grown on vines in marshy areas, these small red wonders are packed with heart-healthy antioxidants. Early research findings suggest cranberries may:

• Prevent urinary tract infections, especially in women who have them frequently
• Protect against ulcers and keep your teeth plaque-free Try them baked into breads or muffins, or chopped with oranges to make a relish.