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The crisp, signature flavor of grapefruit is balanced with the sweet, savory profile of sage. The citrus undertones here are complemented with the juicy robustness of whole, organic sage leaves. I enjoy this elixir over ice while sitting in the sunshine (and imagining that I am poolside!). I chose this flavor for the nutritional and medicinal possibilities.
Grapefruit
- regular consumption speeds weight loss
- extends the fat-burning half-life of caffeine
- reduces the risk of kidney stones (the citric acid in grapefruit binds to excess calcium and effectively flushes it from the system)
- encourages heart health (reduces LDL cholesterol and trigylcerides, and lowers blood pressure levels)
- contains the antioxidant lycopene which is associated with cancer prevention
- increases energy and vitality, and tones the skin
Sage Leaves
- contains several anti-cancer compounds, including carnosol, camphor, and rosmarinic acid (studies reveal that carnosol can kill several types of cancer cells without affecting healthy cells)
- linked to a decreased risk of thyroid cancer
- prevents genetic changes that cause colon cancer cell formation
- camphor was found to promote healthy skin-cell growth, slow signs of aging, and decrease wrinkle formation
- widely used in alternative medicine to boost mood
- improve memory, brain function, and focus
- targets oral pain and inflammation, antibacterial properties combat bad breath and sore throats, often used as a remedy for mouth wounds because of the remarkable wound-healing properties