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 4 natural sources of caffeine November 2, 2015 New vitamin D study backs benefits of higher-dose... March 29, 2012 6 natural personal care trends on my Expo... March 2, 2012 Beauty essentials June 1, 2006 The Rise Of Autoimmunity April 12, 2021 This week in natural living: August 22 August 22, 2014 Revamp your wake-up routine June 1, 2006 An HRT update April 1, 2005 Could carrots lead a fiber revolution? January 24, 2017 5 foods for breast health October 1, 2004 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
