Do you like grapefruit juice?

**Bitsy Griffin** · 04-04-2005, 10:34 PM

I do, but I can't drink it because of one of my migraine meds. So, on a whim, I picked up Crystal Light's Ruby Red Grapefruit drink -- not quite as good as the real thing, but a close second! Much better than a lot of other food stuffs I've tried

**wag** · 04-04-2005, 11:14 PM

I love it! I didn't realize that Crystal Light had that. I'll have to try it.

**Barbara S** · 04-05-2005, 12:56 AM

Good to know. I love grapefruit juice, too, but don't drink it because of meds.

**sushi** · 04-05-2005, 05:12 AM

My grandma take grapefruit seed powder, or was recommended it by my brother I think.... anyhow, it's a natural med.
I've never tried grapefruit juice... I'm quite obsessed with ginger beer lately, we have a factory that makes it totally naturally, it is so nice, and good for my stomach.
Would you look at that, I'm due for a glass now.... :lol:

**Sister Golden Hair** · 04-05-2005, 06:09 PM

I love grapefruit juice with ice in it. Your post remeinds me of that Jimmy Buffett song "Grapfruit/jucy fruit"

Grapefruit,
A bathing suit,
Chew a little juicy fruit
Wash away the night

Sister Golden Hair

**Bitsy Griffin** · 04-05-2005, 06:36 PM

The medicine I take for my migraines (verapamil) says on the precaution sheet to NOT eat grapefruit. I'd heard of grapefruit/drug interactions on the news, so I took it seriously.

Here's a quote from the website linked below:

In the past decade, studies have shown that grapefruit juice can induce a several-fold increase in levels of particular drugs that can result in augmented therapeutic or toxic effects.

[url]https://secure.pharmacytimes.com/lessons/200303-02.asp[/url]

**Bitsy Griffin** · 04-05-2005, 06:37 PM

AH! SGH!

It's 79 degrees here. I think I'll skedaddle home, put on my bathing suit, head out to the lounger on the back deck, and slurp up a big juicy glass of my psuedo grapefruit juice!

**DruinOK** · 04-05-2005, 11:30 PM

Semi-on topic, but my new favorite is the Crystal Light On-The-Go packs (actually, I buy the Walmart off brand, but same concept). You empty the tube into a bottle of water, shake, and wa-la, juice!!!

So far, the flavors are... Orange (YUM!), Rasberry Ice, Ice Tea w/ Peach, Fruit Punch, and Lemonade.

**Bitsy Griffin** · 04-06-2005, 12:17 AM

I've seen the commercials for those DruinOK, but haven't seen them in the stores. I need to take a closer look! I've heard others say they liked them too.