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 Cutting Cancer in Women July 1, 2001 What’s Up, Doc? January 1, 2004 Supplements for a healthy back May 1, 2004 Inside Pain October 1, 2002 Eat more beans, nuts, and seeds for cardiovascular... February 1, 2006 Saffron for postpartum depression treatment? July 13, 2017 Ingredient free: the latest claim on beauty products December 8, 2010 6 herbs and supplements to help ease PMS September 1, 2004 Beans for better cholesterol levels December 4, 2007 5 DIY bulk-bin beauty remedies March 28, 2011 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
