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Published: February 26, 2008
Even good foods can cause some problems
Even good foods can cause havoc in your life. Here are a few to keep your eye on if you are taking medicine or have certain health problems..

• Grapefruit

Problem: Prescription drug interaction and potential kidney failure.

What happens: While grapefruit is an excellent source of vitamin C and contains fiber, potassium and lycopene for cancer prevention, it could be off-limits for those on some pres...

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