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Ad Lib User ID: 24338672 United States 01/08/2013 11:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | One a day, that's my practice. Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid, it is true that most stupid people are conservative. John Stuart Mill ************ It's much harder to be a liberal than a conservative. Why? Because it is easier to give someone the finger than a helping hand. Mike Royko |
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Ad Lib User ID: 24338672 United States 01/08/2013 11:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I used to think grapefruits were to be cut in half, sectioned, and sprinkled with sugar. Although it is not true that all conservatives are stupid, it is true that most stupid people are conservative. John Stuart Mill ************ It's much harder to be a liberal than a conservative. Why? Because it is easier to give someone the finger than a helping hand. Mike Royko |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 31028625 United States 01/08/2013 11:23 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Alternatively you can cut in half, like lemons, and scoop the flesh out with a knife. I think it is easier this way. I too love grapefruit. A half to start the day, other half into the blender with other fruit, whatever else i have, and drink as a juice (pulp included) during the day. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 30738089 United States 01/08/2013 11:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you're on blood pressure meds, you can't eat/drink grapefruit. I always thought that was so weird . . . It turns out that grapefruit juice can directly or indirectly interact in important ways with a number of medications. This is especially important since grapefruit juice is consumed by approximately one fifth of Americans for breakfast -- a time of the day when medications are also commonly taken. Grapefruit juice blocks a special enzyme in the wall of the intestine that prevents many drugs from being absorbed into the body. When that enzyme is blocked, it is easier for those medications to pass from the gut into the body, raising the blood levels of these drugs. Abnormally high levels of some drugs can be dangerous and can lead to toxic side effects. |
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PigsInSpace (OP) User ID: 27539979 Canada 01/08/2013 11:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you're on blood pressure meds, you can't eat/drink grapefruit. I always thought that was so weird . . . Quoting: Sloane It turns out that grapefruit juice can directly or indirectly interact in important ways with a number of medications. This is especially important since grapefruit juice is consumed by approximately one fifth of Americans for breakfast -- a time of the day when medications are also commonly taken. Grapefruit juice blocks a special enzyme in the wall of the intestine that prevents many drugs from being absorbed into the body. When that enzyme is blocked, it is easier for those medications to pass from the gut into the body, raising the blood levels of these drugs. Abnormally high levels of some drugs can be dangerous and can lead to toxic side effects. I was actually just reading about this last week. In my opinion, nature contains all the medication our bodies we need. There is no need for blood pressure medication so long as people take some care as to what they put in their bodies. It really all boils down to choice, however, thanks for posting this, it's important for people to know. : ) |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 9258462 United States 01/09/2013 12:00 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | If you're on blood pressure meds, you can't eat/drink grapefruit. I always thought that was so weird . . . Quoting: Sloane It turns out that grapefruit juice can directly or indirectly interact in important ways with a number of medications. This is especially important since grapefruit juice is consumed by approximately one fifth of Americans for breakfast -- a time of the day when medications are also commonly taken. Grapefruit juice blocks a special enzyme in the wall of the intestine that prevents many drugs from being absorbed into the body. When that enzyme is blocked, it is easier for those medications to pass from the gut into the body, raising the blood levels of these drugs. Abnormally high levels of some drugs can be dangerous and can lead to toxic side effects. Grapefruit Is Disgusting Why you shouldn’t give it to your loved ones as a holiday gift. Or to anyone, ever. [link to www.slate.com] A bit over the top, but then again it's an evil fruit! |