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 Weight loss lowers risk of breast cancer November 1, 2005 Science-backed ways to live your best life today August 8, 2016 Everyday detox January 1, 2006 Prime Suspects: Risk Factors That May Lead To... April 1, 2001 Broccoli may slow cancer growth March 1, 2005 Packaged foods declining, fresh foods rising March 27, 2012 Top tips for picky eaters May 1, 2017 Essential scents December 1, 2005 How diet can ward off Alzheimer’s disease July 3, 2012 4 foods to support eye health January 8, 2018 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
