Health Pucker up: More citrus savvy By Greg Hottinger, MPH, RD December 1, 2005 0 comment 0 Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google + Pinterest Print Fruit Function Fun comboAdvertisement Grapefruit Reduces prostate cancer risk. Note: Grapefruit juice interferes with certain heart medications, so ask your physician about possible interactions. Combine with tangerine juice to increase sweetness. Lemon Stuffed with cancer-fighting limonoids. Add juice of 1 lemon and a bit of lemon zest to a glass of mango, peach, or papaya juice blends. Lime Peel contains abundant cancer-fighting d-limonene. Blend together juice of 1/2 lime with 1/2 teaspoon lime zest, 1/2 frozen banana, and 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Orange Highest in vitamin C and rich in folate. Supports immune function and lowers cancer risk. Mix with equal parts pineapple juice and a dollop of plain yogurt. Tangerine (Mandarin orange) Highest beta-carotene source among citrus; also rich in tangeretin, a potent cancer-fighting compound. Blend juice of 2 tangerines with juice of 1 kiwi. 0 comment 0 Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Google + Pinterest Print Greg Hottinger, MPH, RD Related Posts Exercise away diabetes risk October 21, 2009 How to keep natural cosmetics fresh February 27, 2011 High blood pressure can increase disability risk January 16, 2008 Reap What You Sow July 1, 2001 How to turn your community into a Blue... August 19, 2016 How to Handle Hashimoto’s May 16, 2020 Natural remedies for PMS symptoms February 22, 2012 Top herbs for hormonal balance October 1, 2007 Why you should take the calcium/heart attack study... May 31, 2012 June 2015 issue preview June 3, 2015 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
