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 7 daily detox supplements December 20, 2010 Moringa, Barley Milk, Fungi for Your Thoughts, and... May 24, 2022 Gluten-free Girl and Udi’s team up in Denver... November 11, 2010 What’s after organic? October 13, 2015 More ways to improve fertility October 1, 2006 [Infographic] 12 Trends Driving the Good Food Movement December 9, 2016 The detox dozen March 1, 2020 Transcending pain March 1, 2007 Now Trending: Vegan Silk, Blue Light Glasses, and... July 11, 2021 Take On Cholesterol With Vitamin E April 1, 2002 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.