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 How Stressed Are You? May 1, 2003 5 snacking suggestions to avoid holiday weight gain December 1, 2001 Heart Disease Prevention Guide: Diet August 1, 2001 How Hampton Creek’s new ad encourages food innovation July 14, 2015 Safe seafood guide goes mobile July 21, 2009 How can I prevent night sweats? August 1, 2006 The Goal: Get Mindful About Digestion November 5, 2025 Immune weekday: tip 5 February 18, 2014 Body unburdened March 11, 2022 How to master the art of mindfulness August 15, 2016 Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.
