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 The Surprising Benefits of Hydration June 3, 2024 Dont sweat it October 1, 2005 Relax… Or Else May 1, 2003 Passion Play June 1, 2001 May 2015 issue preview May 1, 2015 Join Delicious Living and the Rainforest Alliance for... September 15, 2013 Ginseng extract wards off the common cold January 1, 2006 Banish the winter blues February 1, 2007 The Autoimmune Boom April 29, 2025 Help kids make healthy Halloween choices October 17, 2012 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
