Grapefruit has a compound called naringenin that studies have shown can make our insulin more effective.

2 cups ruby red grapefruit juice (squeezed from 2 grapefruits)

2 to 4 tablespoons honey

1 cinnamon stick

1/2 teaspoon whole allspice berries

In a medium pot, combine juice, honey, cinnamon, allspice, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil over high heat; strain and discard solids. Serve with a grapefruit segment or strip of zest.

adapted from Body + Soul Magazine, 2009